der Maßregelvollzug
Translation
forensic psychiatric hospital, detention of mentally ill offenders, court-ordered therapy
Examples
Der Straftäter kam in den Maßregelvollzug.
The offender was sent to a forensic psychiatric hospital.
Die Dauer des Maßregelvollzugs ist oft unbestimmt.
The duration of the detention is often indefinite.
Grammar Patterns
to be sent to a forensic hospital in den Maßregelvollzug kommen The offender was sent to a forensic hospital.
to be in a forensic hospital im Maßregelvollzug sein He has been in a forensic hospital for five years.
Similar Words
Sicherungsverwahrung (preventive detention)
Etymology
From 'Maßregel' (corrective measure) + 'Vollzug' (execution, enforcement). Literally 'execution of a measure'.
Memory Tips
Think of a court 'measure' being 'fully executed' for offenders needing psychiatric care instead of standard prison.