§ 15A-1321 – Automatic civil commitment of defendants found not guilty by reason of insanity.

15A-1321. Automatic civil commitment of defendants found not guilty by reason of insanity. (a) When a defendant charged with a crime, wherein it is not alleged that the defendant inflicted or attempted to inflict serious physical injury or death, is found not guilty by reason of insanity by verdict or upon motion pursuant to G.S. […]

§ 15A-1322 – Temporary restraint.

15A-1322. Temporary restraint. If the judge finds that there are reasonable grounds to believe that the defendant-respondent is mentally ill, as defined in G.S. 122C-3, and is dangerous to himself or others, and the judge determines upon appropriate findings of fact that it is appropriate to proceed under the provisions of this Article, he may […]