Several years ago, Mary was arrested for participating in a crime. Since then, she has been confined in a psychiatric hospital. Mary is periodically evaluated to see if she is still mentally ill. When it is determined that she is no longer mentally ill, Mary will be released. From your knowledge of mental health and the law, you would correctly state that the original verdict in Mary's case was

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The original verdict in Mary's case was NGRI, which stands for Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity. This verdict means that at the time of the crime, Mary was found to be mentally ill and unable to understand the nature or wrongfulness of her actions, leading to her confinement in a psychiatric hospital rather than a prison. The periodic evaluations to determine her mental health status before release are consistent with the procedures followed for individuals found NGRI.

Several Years Ago, Mary Was Arrested for Participating in a Crime