State v. Nording

MESCHKE, Justice.

Larry Nording appealed from an order committing him to the North Dakota State Hospital after a jury found him not guilty of a criminal charge “by reason of lack of criminal responsibility.” The order also authorized forced medication as part of Nord-ing’s treatment. We affirm.

Nording assaulted his grandmother, causing her permanent injuries, and he was charged with the class C felony of aggravated assault. Under NDCC Ch. 12.1-04.1 and NDRCrimP 12.2, Nording filed a notice of intent to rely on the defense of lack of criminal responsibility because of mental disease or defect…