Matter of Collins

WELLS, Judge.

We note at the outset that respondent’s unconditional discharge on 8 January 1980 does not moot this appeal. In re Hatley, 291 N.C. 693, 694-95, 231 S.E. 2d 633, 634-35 (1977); In re Mackie, 36 N.C. App. 638, 244 S.E. 2d 450 (1978).

To enter the commitment order the trial court was required to ultimately find two distinct facts, i.e., that the respondent was mentally ill and was dangerous to himself or to others. G.S. 122-58.1; see In re Doty, 38 N.C. App. 233, 234, 247 S.E. 2d 628, 629 (1978). The trial court must determine that each finding is supported by clear, cogent and…