6-12 people sworn to give a verdict in a legal case on the basis of evidence submitted to them in court.
Jury
the defendant doesn't have sufficient present ability t consult with his lawyer with a reasonable degree of rational understanding.
ITP (incompetent to proceed)
30 years in prison and a fine up to $15,000.00
1st degree felony
privilege that depends on your behavior
status
state of emotional phycological social wellbeing that affects how people think
mental health
an individual (you) accused in a court of law
Defendant
You did the crime and there is evidence to prove you did it.
Guilty
15 years in prison and a fine up to $10,000.00
2nd degree felony
unapproved exchange of items between patients / staff
trafficking
dependence on an addictive substance especially alcohol or drugs
substance abuse
A lawyer at the public expense in a criminal trail to represent you.
Public Defender
When it is proven you didn't commit a crime.
Not Guilty
5 years in prison and a fine up to $5,000.00
3rd degree felony
resident advocate mentor
RAM
a disturbance of thinking and emotional functioning
schizophrenia
Attorney who conducts proceedings in a court on behalf of the state
Prosecuting Attorney
The defendant claims that they are mentally disturbed or incapacitated at the time of the offense that they didn't have the required intention to commit the crime
NGI (Not guilty by reason of insanity)
either 1 year in jail / 1 year probation and a fine up to $1,000 or up to 60 days in jail
misdemeanor
medication, cash, lighters, glass, ropes, maps, tools, metal, plastic, etc...
contraband
mental illness that affects a person's emotional state or mood for extended periods of time
mood disorders
sitting quietly, only passing notes to the attorney if needed
behavior
accepts conviction as though a guilty plea had been entered but does not admit guilt
Nolo contender or no contest
punishable by death
Capital offense
daily cleaning
pod chores
mental health conditions that involve long term patterns of behavior and thought that differ significantly from what is expected by an individual's culture
personality disorder