Because of the Jackson v. Indiana (1972) decision, the determination that a person is not competent to stand trial ____.
A) cannot lead to an indefinite period of confinement solely on the grounds of incompetency
B) can be obtained without giving the defendant due process
C) now leads to an acquittal on all criminal charges
D) now leads to an automatic finding of innocent by reason of insanity
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