12.1-04.1-19. Post-trial motions and appeal from verdict or finding of not guilty by reason of lack of criminal responsibility

12.1-04.1-19. Post-trial motions and appeal from verdict or finding of not guilty by reason of lack of criminal responsibility. 1. A defendant found not guilty by reason of lack of criminal responsibility may seek post-trial relief in the trial court and may appeal to the supreme court on issues pertaining to the verdict or finding that the defendant committed the crime charged. 2. If the verdict or finding is not guilty by reason of lack of criminal responsibility, and a new trial is ordered on the issue of whether the defendant committed the crime charged, unless defendant elects to waive the defense, the verdict or finding of lack of criminal responsibility is conclusive on that issue in the retrial.