People v. Carson

Following a bench trial, defendant was acquitted of first-degree murder, MCL 750.316; MSA 28.548, and possession of a firearm in the commission of a felony, MCL 750.227b; MSA 28.424(2), on the ground that he was insane when the offenses were committed. Defendant appeals as of right from the order committing him to the Center for Forensic Psychiatry pursuant to § 1050 of the Mental Health Code, MCL 330.2050; MSA 14.800(1050). We agree with defendant that the final paragraph of the commitment order is improper and modify the order accordingly.

Section 1050 of the Mental Health Code, MCL…