In general, the U.S. federal court system currently uses what insanity standard?
A) The Durham Rule
B) The M'Naghten Rule
C) ALI/Brawner Rule
D) Insanity Defense Reform Act
E) Amicus curiae

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The Insanity Defense Reform Act (IDRA) is currently used by the U.S. federal court system as the standard for insanity defense. The IDRA requires defendants to prove by clear and convincing evidence that they were unable to understand the nature and consequences of their actions or distinguish right from wrong at the time of the offense.

In General, the U