Asked by Nathalie Moran on May 13, 2024

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What specific type of mental disorder can result in a person being acquitted, or NCRMD?

NCRMD

Not Criminally Responsible on Account of Mental Disorder, a legal defense claiming that an individual was mentally ill at the time of committing an offense, thus not responsible for the action.

Mental Disorder

A condition that affects a person's thinking, feeling, behavior, or mood, significantly impacting daily functioning and life.

  • Acquire knowledge about the contribution and rank of psychologists in the realm of legal systems, especially concerning NCRMD.
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Carly ShashoMay 19, 2024
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Under Section 16, it must be a mental disorder that rendered the person incapable of appreciating the nature and quality of the act or omission or knowing that it was wrong.