In 1992 in the case of Foucha v. Louisiana, the U. S. Supreme Court clarified that the only acceptable basis for determining the release of hospitalized offenders is whether or not they are still:

a.) represented adequately by an attorney.
b.) a danger to society.
c.) in treatment.
d.) insane.


Ans: d.) insane.

Psychology

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