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The legislative structuring of insanity acquittee policies.

Authors :
Linhorst, Donald M.
Source :
Journal of Mental Health Administration; Spring97, Vol. 24 Issue 2, p166, 12p, 2 Charts
Publication Year :
1997

Abstract

Explores the extent to which insanity acquittee legislation can structure the implementation of mental health policy. Description of Missouri's insanity acquittee system; Types of legislative structuring; Emphasis on the need for mental health policy maker and enforcers to be involved in the political process.

Subjects

Subjects :
MENTAL health policy

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00928623
Volume :
24
Issue :
2
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Journal of Mental Health Administration
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
9706060991
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02898511