Since Roberto has been found incompetent to stand trial, he will be committed to a mental health facility. After a reasonable period of time, the law requires any one of the following outcomes EXCEPT that

A. he must be found competent.
B. he must be set free.
C. he must be medicated.
D. he must be committed under civil law.


Answer: C

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