In Re Neatherly

BRITT, Judge.

G.S. 122-58.1 provides in pertinent part as follows: “Declaration of policy. — It is the policy of the State that no person shall be committed to' a mental health facility unless he is mentally ill or an inebriate and imminently dangerous to himself or others; . ... ” (Emphasis added.)

G.S. 122-58.7(i) provides: “To -support a commitment order, the court is required to find, by clear, cogent, and convincing evidence, that the respondent is mentally ill or inebriate, and imminently dangerous to himself or others. The court shall record the facts which support its findings.”…