People who are found not guilty of a crime by reason of insanity may remain confined to a
mental hospital indefinitely-for many years longer than they would have been sentenced to
prison, if they had been found guilty.

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This is true. When a person is found not guilty by reason of insanity, they are often committed to a mental hospital for treatment. However, unlike a prison sentence which has a set end date, the person may not be released until they are deemed no longer a danger to themselves or others, which could take years or even decades.

People Who Are Found Not Guilty of a Crime by Reason