Order of conditions

(a) An order of conditions is issuable in the following instances: (1) If the court issues a transfer order, it must also issue an order of conditions. (2) If the court issues a release order, it must also issue an order of conditions. (3) If the court at the initial hearing conducted pursuant to CPL 330.20(6) finds that the defendant is mentally ill but does not have a dangerous mental disorder, it must issue an order of conditions and a civil order committing the defendant to the custody of the commissioner pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Mental Hygiene Law. (4) If the court at the initial hearing conducted pursuant to CPL 330.20(6) finds that the defendant does not have a dangerous mental disorder and is not mentally ill, it must discharge the defendant either unconditionally or subject to an order of conditions. (b) Form N prescribes the form and contents of an order of conditions. Forms Procedure following verdict or plea of not responsible by reason of mental disease or defect, see West's McKinney's Forms, CPL, Section 330.20, Forms 1 to 31.