Describe the verdict of guilty but mentally ill (GBMI).

Key terms and concepts that may be included in student responses:
▪ Defendants convicted as guilty but mentally ill are incarcerated for the normal term designated for their crimes, with the expectation that they also will receive treatment for their mental illness.
▪ Proponents argue that it recognizes the mental illness of defendants while still holding them responsible for their actions.
▪ Critics argue that the GBMI verdict is essentially a guilty verdict and a means of eliminating the insanity defense.
▪ There is no guarantee that a person convicted under GBMI will receive treatment.