§ 14-446. Disposition of defendant acquitted because of alcoholism. - North Carolina Statutes

§14‑446.  Disposition of defendant acquitted because of alcoholism.

If a defendant is found notguilty of being intoxicated and disruptive in a public place because he suffersfrom alcoholism, the court in which he was tried may retain jurisdiction over himfor up to 15 days to determine whether he is a substance abuser and dangerousto himself or others as provided in G.S. 122C‑281. The trial judge maymake that determination at the time the defendant is found not guilty or he mayrequire the defendant to return to court for the determination at some latertime within the 15‑day period. (1977, 2nd Sess., c. 1134, s.1; 1985, c. 589, s. 6.)