A. Jones

The accused was previously found unfit to stand trial on charges including being unlawfully in a dwelling and failing to comply with an undertaking.

The hospital requested an early hearing, asserting that the accused was now fit.

The Ontario Review Board heard evidence from the treating psychiatrist that the accused's condition had improved due to medication optimization and the use of visual cues.

The Board accepted the joint submission of the parties, finding that the accused had a reality-based understanding of the proceedings and was able to instruct counsel.

The Board concluded that the accused was fit to stand trial and ordered his return to court.

The Ontario Review Board held a hearing to review the disposition of the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for a terrorism hoax.

The hospital and the Attorney General argued that the accused continued to pose a significant threat to public safety and sought a continuation of his detention order.

The Board reviewed the evidence, including the accused's lack of recent violent history and his successful integration into the community over several years.

The Board concluded that the evidence of a significant threat was speculative and did not meet the legal threshold.

Consequently, the accused was granted an absolute discharge.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.

The accused has diagnoses of schizophrenia, substance use disorder, and borderline personality disorder.

The Board found that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to the safety of the public due to the risk of medication non-adherence and substance relapse without structured support.

The Board ordered the continuation of the current discharge on conditions, with the removal of the condition requiring the accused to accept treatment on consent.

The Ontario Review Board held a mandatory review hearing for the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for robbery and theft.

The accused suffers from schizophrenia and methamphetamine use disorder.

The Board found that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to the safety of the public due to ongoing symptoms, history of noncompliance, and recent elopement from the hospital.

The Board ordered the continuation of the current detention order, with the addition of a privilege allowing for residence in a 24/7 supervised community accommodation within the hospital's catchment area.

The Ontario Review Board held a mandatory annual hearing to review the disposition of the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for uttering threats and mischief.

The accused has a diagnosis of schizoaffective disorder and a lengthy criminal history.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to his history of non-compliance, substance use, and rapid decompensation when granted increased community access.

The Board ordered the continuation of the current detention order at the hospital with no changes to its terms and conditions.

The Ontario Review Board conducted a mandatory annual review of the accused's disposition under s. 672.81(1) of the Criminal Code.

The accused, previously found not criminally responsible for criminal harassment and breach of probation, suffers from schizoaffective disorder and neurocognitive impairment.

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

The Board ordered the continuation of the current detention order at the hospital with privileges up to and including residence in the community.