In _____, the Supreme Court ruled that insanity may continue after the criminal act, and therefore the offender could be placed in a psychiatric facility until such time when he or she is determined to have recovered from his or her afflictions.

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In Jones v. United States, the Supreme Court addressed the issue of indefinite commitment for individuals found not guilty by reason of insanity, ruling that such individuals could be hospitalized for a period longer than they might have been incarcerated if found guilty, provided their mental illness persisted.

In _____, the Supreme Court Ruled That Insanity May Continue