The public perception that people with mental illness "beat the rap" as a result of being judged NGRI is

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This perception is incorrect. Being found Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (NGRI) does not mean that a person with mental illness is let off the hook or escapes punishment. Rather, they are considered not responsible for their actions due to their mental state at the time of the crime. They may then be committed to a mental health facility instead of being incarcerated in a prison. Additionally, the standards and criteria for being found NGRI are stringent and not easily met.

The Public Perception That People with Mental Illness "Beat the Rap