A. Gibas

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for weapons and threat offences.

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia, had been residing in a 24-hour supervised community residence and remained compliant with his medication.

The attending forensic psychiatrist testified that the accused's symptoms were in remission and he no longer posed a significant threat to public safety.

The Board accepted the expert opinion, finding that the accused's medication compliance and stable housing mitigated any remaining risk factors.

The Board concluded the accused no longer met the threshold for significant threat and granted an Absolute Discharge.

The Ontario Review Board held a mandatory annual review hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for breach of probation and causing a disturbance.

The accused, who suffers from treatment-resistant schizophrenia, had previously received an absolute discharge but relapsed into substance use and homelessness, leading to the index offences.

The Board accepted the treating psychiatrist's expert opinion that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety and requires the structure of a Detention Disposition to ensure approved accommodation and community support.

The Board ordered the continuation of the Detention Disposition with an amendment to allow for travel passes.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review of the accused's detention disposition pursuant to s. 672.81(1) of the Criminal Code.

The accused, who was found not criminally responsible for weapons offences, suffers from schizoaffective disorder and substance use disorders.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to his mental illness, substance use, and history of aggressive behaviour when unwell.

The Board ordered that the accused remain subject to a detention disposition at the hospital with conditions, noting his recent progress but emphasizing the need for continued treatment and supervision.

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

The accused, previously found not criminally responsible for criminal harassment and break and enter, had been progressing well in 24-hour supervised housing until a recent incident involving the abuse of prescription medication and a lack of transparency with the treatment team regarding an inappropriate relationship with a former staff member.

The Board accepted the hospital's expert evidence that the accused's risk had elevated to moderate.

The Board concluded that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety and ordered the continuation of the Detention Disposition, modifying it to require supervised accommodation rather than 24-hour supervision, and granting expanded day passes.

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

The accused had previously been found not criminally responsible for uttering threats.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to the safety of the public due to his history of violent behaviour, substance use, and complex mental health diagnoses.

The Board ordered that the current disposition, a detention order with privileges up to and including living in the community in approved accommodation, be maintained as the least onerous and least restrictive disposition necessary to manage his risk.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review of the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for offences including assault with a weapon and uttering threats.

The accused is currently diagnosed with Delusional Disorder and a Neurodevelopmental Disorder.

The Board accepted expert psychiatric evidence that the accused continues to lack insight, remains emotionally volatile, and recently assaulted a co-patient with scalding water.

The Board concluded the accused poses a significant threat to public safety and ordered a continued detention disposition at the hospital.

The Board also noted concern that the hospital placed the accused in locked seclusion for over seven days without providing the requisite restriction of liberty notice.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review of the accused's disposition following a finding of not criminally responsible for various offences including assault with a weapon.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to his complex mental health needs and history of rapid decompensation.

However, noting his positive progress and mental stability, the Board ordered a detention disposition with amended terms allowing him to reside in the community of Eastern Ontario, facilitating a transition to independent living near his family.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review of the accused's disposition pursuant to s. 672.81(1) of the Criminal Code.

The accused had been found not criminally responsible for arson.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to his schizophrenia, substance use history, and partial insight into his illness.

The Board concluded that a conditional discharge was not appropriate, as the civil commitment mechanisms under the Mental Health Act would be insufficient to protect public safety in the event of rapid decompensation.

The Board ordered the continuation of a detention disposition, while granting additional indirectly supervised privileges to facilitate community reintegration.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for offences including uttering threats and criminal harassment.

The accused, diagnosed with Schizophrenia with Catatonia and neurodevelopmental issues, resides in a supervised group home.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to the safety of the public due to his major mental illness, history of violence, and partial insight.

The Board ordered a continued detention disposition but granted increased privileges, including indirectly supervised access to the community for work or volunteering and extended passes to visit family, finding this to be the least onerous and restrictive means of ensuring public safety.