guilty but mentally ill

"Guilty but mentally ill" (GBMI) is a legal verdict used in some jurisdictions. It indicates that a person committed a crime but was suffering from a significant mental illness at the time, impairing their judgment. Unlike an outright not guilty by reason of insanity, a GBMI verdict holds the individual accountable for the crime, meaning they may face penalties like imprisonment. However, they are also required to receive mental health treatment while incarcerated. This approach aims to balance justice for the crime with recognition of the individual's mental health challenges.