Matter of Crainshaw

MARTIN (Robert M.J, Judge.

N.C. Gen. Stat. § 122-58.7U) requires as a condition to a valid commitment order that the district court find two distinct facts *431by clear, cogent, and convincing evidence: first that the respondent is mentally ill or inebriate and second, that the respondent is dangerous to herself or others.

It is for the trier of fact to determine whether evidence offered in a particular case is clear, cogent, and convincing. Our function on appeal is simply to determine whether there was any competent evidence to support the factual findings made. In re Monroe, 49 N.C. App. 23, 270…