In re Mackie

HEDRICK, Judge.

The respondent’s brief reveals that the respondent was discharged from the mental health facility on 9 March 1978. Nevertheless, our courts have made it clear that a prior discharge will not render questions challenging the involuntary commitment proceeding moot. In re Hatley, 291 N.C. 693, 231 S.E. 2d 633 (1977).

In order to support the recommitment of a respondent in an involuntary commitment proceeding, the trial court must find, “by clear, cogent, and convincing evidence that the respondent is mentally ill or inebriate, and imminently dangerous to himself or others, . . .…