How does the insanity defense work and how does the commitment procedure work?
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The following excerpt is from U.S. v. Frank, 956 F.2d 872 (9th Cir. 1992):
The insanity defense exists because we recognize that those who are not morally responsible for their conduct should not be punished. The commitment procedures exist because we recognize that those defendants acquitted by reason of insanity should be cared for in institutions that provide psychiatric and psychological services while protecting society. See, e.g., United States v. Chandler, 393 F.2d 920, 928 (4th Cir.1968) (en banc).
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