Which of the following statements is NOT correct about the Insanity Defense Reform Act (IDRA)?
a. This rule has eliminated the "volitional" prong that has to do with behavioral control
b. IDRA does not allow mental health experts to provide ultimate opinions about the defendant's insanity
c. The standard of proof was changed and toughened to "clear and convincing" evidence
d. Just like other criminal cases, the prosecution has to prove the sanity of the defendant

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The correct answer is B) IDRA does not allow mental health experts to provide ultimate opinions about the defendant's insanity.

The statement that is NOT correct about the Insanity Defense Reform Act (IDRA)is "IDRA does not allow mental health experts to provide ultimate opinions about the defendant's insanity."

After his assassination attempt on March 20, 1981, United States President Ronald Reagan signed into law the controversial Insanity Defense Reform Act (IDRA) on October 12, 1984. The volitional fact that has created many difficulties in previous decisions was removed, and yes, The standard of proof was changed and toughened to "clear and convincing" evidence.

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