The criminal justice system:
A) is less likely to see mentally ill patients.
B) deals with a disproportionately large number of patients that suffer from mental illness.
C) routinely spends time and money on mentally ill patients that are taking their medication.
D) rarely sees mentally ill patients other than for minor offenses.

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Studies have shown that a disproportionate number of individuals with mental illness come into contact with the criminal justice system. This is often due to a lack of access to mental health care and resources in the community.

The Criminal Justice System