Once an individual is found to be not criminally responsible by reason of mental disorder,where is he or she likely to be placed?

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Individuals found not criminally responsible by reason of mental disorder are typically placed in a psychiatric hospital for treatment and care until they are deemed fit to be reintegrated into society. It is not appropriate to simply release them back into their homes or place them in city cells, as they require specialized mental health care that is not available in these settings. They are also not sent to federal prisons, as this would not meet their treatment needs and would not be appropriate for their mental health status.

Once an Individual Is Found to Be Not Criminally Responsible