(1) Where the accused person is found to be mentally ill under section 1018 or has a special verdict found against him or her, under section 1019, the Court shall direct the finding of the jury to be recorded and the Court may order the person to be detained in safe custody, in such place and manner as the Court thinks fit.
(2) The judge shall immediately report the finding of the jury to the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court who shall order the person to be dealt with as a person of unsound mind under the laws of this State for the time being in force for the care and custody of persons of unsound mind, or otherwise as he or she may think fit.