Liberación de personas absueltas por locura

Explicación Simple

Si alguien es declarado inocente de un crimen porque no estaba en su sano juicio, el tribunal decide si es seguro dejarlo libre. Si se considera que puede ser peligroso, puede ser enviado a tratamiento en lugar de prisión.

Es como cuando un padre decide si dejar a un hijo salir a jugar. Si el niño ha mostrado comportamientos peligrosos, el padre podría optar por mantenerlo en casa para asegurarse de que esté a salvo.

Ejemplo Práctico

Imagina que Juan, quien sufre de una enfermedad mental, comete un delito menor. El tribunal determina que, aunque no estaba en su sano juicio, no representa un peligro para los demás. Por eso, en lugar de encarcelarlo, lo envían a un programa de tratamiento que le ayudará a recuperarse.

Penalidades

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Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

RCW 10.77.110 - Acquittal of crime (1) If a defendant is acquitted of a crime by reason of insanity, and it is found that he or she is not a substantial danger to other persons, and does not present a substantial likelihood of committing criminal acts jeopardizing public safety or security, unless kept under further control by the court or other persons or institutions, the court shall direct the defendant's release. If it is found that such defendant is a substantial danger to other persons, or presents a substantial likelihood of committing criminal acts jeopardizing public safety or security, unless kept under further control by the court or other persons or institutions, the court shall order his or her hospitalization, or any appropriate alternative treatment less restrictive than detention in a state mental hospital, pursuant to the terms of this chapter.(2) If the defendant has been found not guilty by reason of insanity and a substantial danger, or presents a substantial likelihood of committing criminal acts jeopardizing public safety or security, so as to require treatment then the secretary shall immediately cause the defendant to be evaluated to ascertain if the defendant is developmentally disabled. When appropriate, and subject to available funds, the defendant may be committed to a program specifically reserved for the treatment and training of developmentally disabled persons. A person so committed shall receive habilitation services according to an individualized service plan specifically developed to treat the behavior which was the subject of the criminal proceedings. The treatment program shall be administered by developmental disabilities professionals and others trained specifically in the needs of developmentally disabled persons. The treatm