Indy Anna
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Could not find that article. The most recent I found is dated 4/1/2017 from the NH Union Leader:Article in The New Hampshire Sunday News on April 2 referencing insanity defense in NH and featuring a photo of WN. Am not computer literate enough to post a link, but can list the highlights on this thread if anyone is interested.
http://www.unionleader.com/Insanity-findings-in-NH-murders-becoming-a-common-result
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In New Hampshire, a person who is declared incompetent in a criminal case can be ordered into involuntary treatment for up to 12 months in an effort to restore competency. If treatment with psychotropic drugs and psychotherapy doesn't help, a person can be deemed "non-restorable."
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By law, such inmates are granted hearings at least every five years, more often if their particular case warrants. If they can prove they can live in a less-restrictive setting and psychiatrists and a judge agree, they could be transferred to the New Hampshire Hospital.
In some cases, inmates eventually earn release, where they are placed on probation and monitored by a local mental health agency. If they violate the terms of their conditional release, they can be returned to a a secure psychiatric unit.