MATTER OF JACKSON

No. 8212DC741.

299 S.E.2d 677 (1983)

In the Matter of Shirley JACKSON.

Court of Appeals of North Carolina.

February 1, 1983.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Atty. Gen. Rufus L. Edmisten by Asst. Atty. Gen. Wilson Hayman, Raleigh, for the State.

Asst. Public Defender Richard B. Glazier, Fayetteville, for respondent.


ARNOLD, Judge.

Respondent first argues that the trial court's conclusion that she was dangerous to herself or others was unsupported by evidence. We disagree.

G.S. 122-58.7(i) states:

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 dangerous to himself or others, or is mentally retarded, and because...

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