A. Bouvier

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.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review of the accused's disposition following a finding of not criminally responsible for criminal harassment.

The accused, diagnosed with Schizoaffective Disorder and a mild intellectual disability, had shown some improvement on medication but continued to experience persistent delusions and boundary issues.

Relying on uncontroverted expert evidence, the Board found that the accused remained a significant threat to public safety and required the intensive support and supervision of a hospital setting.

The Board ordered the continuation of the existing Detention Order.

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

The accused, who suffers from treatment-resistant schizophrenia and has a history of substance abuse, did not attend the hearing.

Relying on uncontroverted expert psychiatric evidence, the Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to ongoing delusions, lack of insight, and a high likelihood of medication non-adherence and substance relapse if discharged.

The Board ordered the continuation of the existing Detention Order.

The accused, who was found not criminally responsible for violent offences and diagnosed with schizophrenia and substance use disorders, eloped from the hospital and used substances.

Upon his return, the hospital restricted his community privileges.

The Ontario Review Board held a mandatory hearing under s. 672.81(2.1) of the Criminal Code to review the restriction of liberty.

The Board found that both the initial and ongoing restrictions of liberty were justified, necessary, and represented the least onerous and least restrictive options available to ensure public safety while the accused's medications were optimized and his progress monitored.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review for an accused previously found not criminally responsible for arson and weapons offences due to schizophrenia.

The hospital recommended a conditional discharge, noting the accused's compliance with treatment and stable independent living, despite some concerns regarding substance use and new weapons charges.

The Board found the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety but concluded that a conditional discharge, with close monitoring, is the least onerous and least restrictive disposition necessary.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for an accused previously found not criminally responsible for sexual and assault offences.

The accused, who suffers from a moderate intellectual disability and a congenital brain tumor, had been detained at a forensic psychiatric hospital.

The hospital and all parties jointly submitted that the accused continued to pose a significant threat to public safety but had made recent progress in managing his behavior.

The Board accepted the joint submission, finding that the accused remained a significant threat under the Winko test.

The Board ordered the continuation of the current detention order, while strongly encouraging the hospital to find an appropriately supervised community placement for the accused.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for an accused previously found unfit to stand trial on various charges including assault and assaulting a peace officer.

The accused, who has severe intellectual impairment and Autism Spectrum Disorder, resides at a highly supervised group home.

The Board accepted the joint submission of the parties and the psychiatric evidence that the accused remains permanently unfit to stand trial and continues to pose a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered that the accused remain subject to a conditional discharge with ongoing reporting requirements, finding this to be the least onerous and least restrictive disposition available.

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

The accused, who was found not criminally responsible for assault and assault causing bodily harm in 1994, suffers from schizoaffective disorder and autism spectrum disorder.

The hospital and the Attorney-General sought a continuation of the detention order, while the accused sought an absolute discharge.

Relying on the uncontradicted psychiatric evidence that the accused remains at high risk of unprovoked violence and requires total care for his physical needs, the Board concluded that he continues to pose a significant threat to public safety.

The detention order was renewed.

The accused was found not criminally responsible for criminal harassment and appeared before the Ontario Review Board for a disposition hearing.

The Board heard evidence from the hospital's forensic psychiatrist, who suggested an absolute or conditional discharge.

The Board concluded that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to his fluctuating bipolar disorder, lack of community supports, and need for psychological counselling.

The Board ordered a conditional discharge to ensure adequate oversight and treatment.

The Ontario Review Board convened a hearing to review the hospital's decision to significantly increase the restriction of the accused's liberty by readmitting him to the Forensic Assessment Unit following a severe drug overdose and subsequent aggressive behaviour.

The accused, who had been residing in the community, consumed a near-fatal amount of amphetamines and threatened his attending psychiatrist.

Applying the Campbell framework, the Board found that the readmission was a significant restriction of his liberty but was reasonable, warranted, and represented the least onerous and least restrictive course of action available to manage the heightened risk.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review hearing for the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for arson due to bipolar disorder.

The hospital recommended an absolute discharge, noting the accused's medication compliance, insight into his illness, and stable community living.

The Board applied the Winko threshold and found that the accused no longer poses a significant threat to the safety of the public.

An absolute discharge was granted.

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

The accused has diagnoses of schizophrenia and substance use disorders, and experienced several relapses and elopements from the hospital over the past year.

The Board accepted the joint submission of the parties and the psychiatric evidence, finding that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered the continuation of a detention order with permission to reside in the community in approved accommodation, including a residential treatment program.

The accused, previously found not criminally responsible for five counts of assault, was subject to an annual review hearing by the Ontario Review Board.

The accused suffers from schizophrenia and severe substance use disorders.

The treating psychiatrist testified that the accused was poorly engaged with the treatment team, not optimally treated, and continued to use cocaine and cannabis.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to the safety of the public due to his psychotic illness exacerbated by ongoing drug use and poor insight.

The Board ordered the maintenance of the current detention order as the least onerous and least restrictive disposition.

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

The accused had been found not criminally responsible for assault.

Relying on the uncontroverted expert evidence of the hospital's most responsible physician, the Board found that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety due to treatment-refractory schizophrenia, a history of substance use, and limited insight.

The Board ordered the continuation of the conditional discharge without adding the travel restrictions proposed by the hospital and the Crown, finding them unnecessary given the accused's compliance and therapeutic alliance.

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

The accused had been living in the community but was readmitted to the hospital after triggering a fire alarm while smoking cocaine, leading to his impending eviction.

The Board found that the restriction of liberty was warranted and necessary.

Relying on uncontroverted expert psychiatric evidence, the Board concluded that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety due to his schizophrenia, substance use disorder, and limited insight.

The Board ordered the continuation of the existing detention order.

The accused was found not criminally responsible on charges of criminal harassment and failing to comply with an undertaking.

At his initial hearing before the Ontario Review Board, the Board found that he poses a significant threat to the safety of the public due to his schizoaffective disorder, substance use, and recent escalation in aggressive behaviour.

The Board ordered a detention order with conditions, including permission to reside in the community in approved accommodation, abstention from drugs and alcohol, and a non-contact order with the victim.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review of the accused's conditional discharge following a finding of not criminally responsible for assault.

The accused suffers from treatment-refractory schizophrenia and substance use disorders, with recent instances of medication non-adherence and methamphetamine use.

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

The Board ordered the continuation of the conditional discharge but reduced the reporting requirement to once per month, removed the absolute abstinence clause to foster self-reliance, and added a consent to treatment clause.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review for an accused previously found not criminally responsible for assault offences.

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia, OCD, and PTSD, has been detained at the Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre.

The parties jointly submitted that the accused continues to present a significant threat to public safety and requires a continued detention order.

The Board accepted the joint submission, maintaining the detention order while expanding the radius for approved community accommodation to 150 kilometres and extending family travel passes to two weeks.

The Board also directed the hospital to expedite a long-delayed sleep study to facilitate the accused's community reintegration.

The Ontario Review Board held an initial disposition hearing for an accused found unfit to stand trial on charges including uttering threats, criminal harassment, and assault.

Relying on psychiatric evidence, the Board concluded the accused remains unfit to stand trial due to cognitive and language impairments.

The Board ordered that the accused be detained at the hospital with privileges up to living in the community in approved accommodation, subject to conditions including a weapons prohibition and no-contact orders.

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

The accused, diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and a developmental disorder, has resided in a hospital setting for most of his life.

The hospital and the Crown recommended the continuation of a detention order, citing ongoing episodes of emotional dysregulation and aggression towards staff, which the accused did not oppose.

The Board accepted the medical evidence that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety and ordered the continuation of the detention order, while noting frustration over the delay in securing appropriate supportive housing.