Michael, accused of assault, was found incompetent to stand trial 16 years ago. Since that time, he has been held in a state mental facility. This is likely in violation of __________.

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Jackson v. Indiana (1972) established that a person cannot be held indefinitely in a mental facility if they have been found incompetent to stand trial. The ruling requires that the state must either provide treatment to the individual to attain competency to stand trial or eventually release them if it's determined that they cannot become competent. Holding Michael for 16 years likely violates this principle.

Michael, Accused of Assault, Was Found Incompetent to Stand Trial