The procedure that confines a person to a mental institution, either for determination of competency to stand trial or after a verdict of not criminally responsible on account of a mental disorder, is called:

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The procedure of confining a person to a mental institution after a verdict of not criminally responsible on account of a mental disorder is called criminal commitment. This distinguishes it from civil commitment, which is the procedure used when a person is deemed a danger to themselves or others and is not related to criminal charges. Community commitment and community treatment order are also related to civil commitment, and not applicable in this context.

The Procedure That Confines a Person to a Mental Institution