A. Bouvier

The Ontario Review Board held a mandatory annual review hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for theft and robbery.

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia and methamphetamine use disorder, had made clinical progress but remained an elopement risk and vulnerable to substance-induced psychosis.

Relying on uncontroverted expert psychiatric evidence, the Board found the accused continued to pose a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered the continuation of a Detention Order with added conditions requiring substance abstention and testing, while permitting staff-escorted travel passes to facilitate family connection.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for criminal harassment and breach of probation.

The accused, diagnosed with Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Type, did not attend the hearing.

Relying on the uncontroverted expert evidence of the treating psychiatrist, the Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety, noting a history of rapid decompensation when living in the community without oversight.

The Board ordered a continuation of the Detention Order with an amendment to allow travel passes within Ontario, while the hospital continues to advocate for supported community housing.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review of the accused's disposition following a finding of not criminally responsible for first-degree murder.

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia, had been living in a supervised community residence and demonstrating stability, though he continued to experience anxiety and periodic paranoia.

Relying on expert psychiatric evidence, the Board found the accused continued to pose a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered the continuation of the detention order but amended it to allow indirectly supervised travel passes of up to 14 days to facilitate family visits.

The accused, who was found not criminally responsible for uttering threats and mischief, appeared before the Ontario Review Board for his mandatory annual hearing.

All parties agreed that the current detention order best served his needs and public safety.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to the public due to his schizoaffective disorder, history of non-compliance, and rapid decompensation when placed in the community.

The Board accepted the joint submission and maintained the detention order at the hospital.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review of the disposition for an accused found not criminally responsible for assault.

The accused, now a dual-status offender serving a federal sentence for assaulting hospital staff, was recently transferred to a federal institution in British Columbia.

The parties jointly submitted that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety.

The Board accepted the joint submission, finding the accused continues to pose a significant threat, and ordered the continuation of his detention order at the secure forensic hospital.

The accused was found unfit to stand trial on charges including assault with a weapon and theft under $5,000.

At the initial Ontario Review Board hearing, the Board considered psychiatric evidence indicating the accused suffers from schizophrenia and substance use disorders, with ongoing psychotic symptoms and crystalized delusions.

Applying the test from R. v. Bharwani, the Board concluded the accused remained unfit to stand trial as he lacked a reality-based understanding of the proceedings and could not meaningfully communicate with counsel.

The Board found the accused posed a significant threat to public safety and ordered his detention at the hospital, adopting the recommended conditions as the least onerous and least restrictive disposition, with minor modifications to driving and reporting requirements.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for assault and assault with a weapon.

The accused, diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder, had recently been found NCR on new charges in Quebec and was subject to a disposition by the Tribunal Administratif du Québec.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to her risk of decompensation and violence when non-compliant with medication.

The Board ordered a continued detention order with community living privileges, added Hôpital Pierre-Janet as approved accommodation, and recommended her transfer to the Province of Quebec.

The Ontario Review Board held an initial hearing for an accused found unfit to stand trial on charges of uttering threats and failing to comply with probation.

The accused suffers from chronic schizophrenia and substance use disorder.

The Board accepted the treating psychiatrist's evidence that the accused remains unable to meaningfully participate in a trial or instruct counsel due to his thought disorder.

The Board also found that the accused poses a significant threat to public safety due to his mental illness, history of non-compliance with treatment, and substance abuse.

A Detention Order was imposed.

The Ontario Review Board held a hearing to review the restriction of liberties (ROL) and the disposition of the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for sexual assault and an indecent act.

The accused, diagnosed with treatment-resistant schizophrenia, had been placed in seclusion after pushing a female co-patient.

The Board found that the initial and ongoing ROL was warranted due to the accused's unpredictable and violent behaviour when not optimally medicated.

The Board concluded that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety and ordered a Detention Order with a transfer to Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care, a higher-security facility, as the least onerous and least restrictive disposition.

The accused was found not criminally responsible for arson after setting fire to his mother's home while experiencing psychosis secondary to a severe traumatic brain injury and substance use.

At his initial Ontario Review Board hearing, all parties agreed he remained a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered a Detention Order Disposition, noting his vulnerability to psychosis, need for brain injury rehabilitation, and historical risk factors.

The Board granted travel privileges of up to 75 kilometres for up to seven days to allow for visits with his supportive grandfather, providing the hospital discretion to manage his reintegration.

The accused was found not criminally responsible (NCR) for offences including assault with a weapon after stabbing a neighbour during a substance-induced psychotic episode.

At the initial Ontario Review Board disposition hearing, the Board adopted a joint submission from the parties.

Based on the undisputed psychiatric evidence, the Board concluded that the accused continues to present a significant threat to public safety due to his severe mental disorder and substance abuse issues.

A detention order was imposed with conditions to facilitate his gradual rehabilitation and reintegration.

The accused was found not criminally responsible for robbery and assault causing bodily harm and referred to the Ontario Review Board for an initial disposition hearing.

The hospital and Crown sought a Detention Order, while the accused requested a Conditional Discharge.

The Board found that the accused, who has chronic schizophrenia, continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to his history of medication non-adherence and substance use.

The Board concluded that a Detention Order was the least onerous and least restrictive disposition necessary to manage his risk and ensure rapid readmission if decompensation occurs.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual hearing to review the disposition of the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for attempted murder and other violent offences.

The hospital and Crown sought a continued Detention Order with a no-contact provision regarding the accused's ex-girlfriend, and a transfer to another facility.

The accused sought a Conditional Discharge and opposed the transfer.

The Board found the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to his history of rapid decompensation and recent boundary issues with his ex-girlfriend.

The Board ordered a continued Detention Order with a no-contact provision, but denied the transfer, finding that remaining at his current supportive housing in Kingston was the least onerous and least restrictive disposition.

The accused, who has a moderate to severe intellectual disability and Autism Spectrum Disorder, was found unfit to stand trial on two charges of assault causing bodily harm against group home workers.

The Ontario Review Board held an initial hearing and found that the accused remains unfit to stand trial, as they lack the ability to meaningfully participate in a court process or have a reality-based understanding of the proceedings.

The Board also found that the accused poses a significant threat to the safety of the public and ordered a Detention Order with conditions, including residence in a 24-hour supervised accommodation.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual disposition review for an accused found not criminally responsible for uttering threats and criminal harassment.

The accused, who has intellectual developmental disorder and Parkinson's disease, experienced a decline in physical and mental health over the past year, requiring readmission to the secure forensic unit and use of a wheelchair.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to his complex medical and psychiatric needs, risk of violent reoffending, and need for a highly structured environment.

The Board ordered his continued detention at the hospital with amended conditions to allow for potential placement in a general hospital unit or long-term care facility.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review for an accused found not criminally responsible for dangerous driving and property offences.

The hospital and the accused sought an absolute discharge, arguing his bipolar disorder was now stabilized with long-acting injectable medication.

The Attorney General opposed, citing the accused's history of medication non-compliance, cannabis use, and a six-year unauthorized absence.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety, noting that his recent stability in the community was too brief to demonstrate long-term risk management.

The Board ordered a Conditional Discharge Disposition to allow for further monitored reintegration.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review of the accused's disposition.

The accused was previously found not criminally responsible for arson and other offences.

The hospital, the Attorney General, and the accused jointly recommended no change to the current Detention Order, which allows for community living privileges.

The Board accepted the evidence of the attending psychiatrist that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to his history of substance use and personality disorder.

The Board concluded that a Detention Order remains necessary and appropriate to provide structure, manage risk, and protect the public.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual disposition review for an accused found not criminally responsible for manslaughter.

The accused, who has Autism Spectrum Disorder, was previously detained at Providence Care Hospital.

The hospital, Crown, and accused jointly submitted that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety and that the current detention order should be maintained.

The Board accepted the joint submission, finding that the accused's cognitive rigidity, poor emotional regulation, and lack of insight into his index offence continue to present a real risk of serious harm.

The Board ordered the continuation of the detention order, including the privilege to live in the community in approved 24-hour supervised accommodation, pending the securing of appropriate funding and specialized housing.

The accused was found not criminally responsible for assault with a weapon and assaulting peace officers.

At the initial disposition hearing, the Ontario Review Board considered whether the accused posed a significant threat to public safety.

Relying on psychiatric evidence and a joint submission, the Board found the accused's schizophrenia and substance use disorder contributed to a moderate risk of violence, particularly towards family members.

The Board concluded the accused remains a significant threat and ordered a Detention Order with structured rehabilitation.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review and a restriction of liberty hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for abduction and other offences.

The accused had repeatedly breached hospital rules, relapsed into substance abuse, and evaded apprehension after being discharged from a residential treatment program.

The hospital sought to continue the detention order and requested a transfer to the Brockville Mental Health Centre due to the accused's allegations of assault by a co-patient.

The Board maintained the detention order, found the restriction of liberty necessary and appropriate, but denied the transfer request, concluding that a treatment impasse had not been established and the accused still had a working connection with her current treatment team.