Do you feel that automatic commitment can be appropriate

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Problem

The federal government and some states automatically commit a criminal defendant to a mental health facility after an acquittal based on insanity. Other states have a post verdict hearing to rule on commitment.

Do you feel that automatic commitment can be appropriate or is it in violation of the 8th Amendment? Do you believe there could be some other sanction?

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