United States of America: The Execution of Mentally Ill Offenders
January 31, 2006 United States of America: The Execution of Mentally Ill Offenders The United States permits the execution of individuals diagnosed with mental illnesses, even though the individuals may not comprehend the gravity of their deeds. This report discusses factors that influence judges and juries to order execution for crime committed by a person with a mental illness, rather than provide psychiatric treatment and supervision . . .
