In Matter of Crouch

MARTIN, Judge.

While it is clear from the record that the commitment period of ninety days has expired, this appeal is not moot. See In re Carter, 25 N.C. App. 442, 213 S.E. 2d 409 (1975), and In re Mostella, 25 N.C. App. 666, 215 S.E. 2d 790 (1975).

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. (Emphasis added.)” In this case the commitment order is…