Insanity verdict wouldn't immediately free Lindsay Clancy
A not guilty finding by reason of mental illness would likely lead to psychiatric commitment and ongoing court oversight rather than immediate release.
As jurors continue weighing the fate of Lindsay Clancy, legal experts say a verdict finding her not guilty by reason of mental illness would not result in her immediate release. Instead, Clancy would likely remain under court supervision and face commitment to a psychiatric facility, potentially for years, depending on future evaluations of her mental health and safety risk, local defense lawyers told USA TODAY.