Several years ago, Mary was arrested for participating in a crime.Since then, she has been confined in a psychiatric hospital.Mary is periodically evaluated to see if she is still mentally ill.When it is determined that she is no longer mentally ill, Mary will be released.From your knowledge of mental health and the law, you would correctly state that the original verdict in Mary's case was

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The original verdict was likely "Not Guilty by Reason of Mental Illness or Insanity Defense" (NGRMIID), which means she was found not guilty due to mental illness and confined to a psychiatric hospital until she is no longer deemed mentally ill.

Several Years Ago, Mary Was Arrested for Participating in a Crime.Since