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

The accused was previously found not criminally responsible for sexual assault and sexual interference.

The Board accepted the joint submission of the parties and the evidence of the attending psychiatrist that the accused continues to experience active, treatment-resistant symptoms of schizophrenia and obsessive-compulsive disorder.

The Board found that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety and ordered the continuation of his Detention Order without changes.

The Hospital sought an early hearing before the Ontario Review Board, arguing that the accused, previously found unfit to stand trial on charges including sexual assault, was now fit.

The accused's attending psychiatrist testified that his symptoms of schizophrenia and possible Huntington's Disease had improved significantly with clozapine, restoring his ability to understand the proceedings and instruct counsel.

The Board accepted this undisputed evidence and found the accused fit to stand trial.

The Board ordered him returned to court and noted that he would remain detained at the hospital under the existing disposition pending the court's determination of his fitness, making a separate 'keep fit' order unnecessary.

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

The accused had been found not criminally responsible for aggravated assault.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to his brittle schizophrenia and history of substance use.

Noting his progress and five years of sobriety, the Board continued the conditional discharge but removed the strict requirement to abstain from intoxicants, while maintaining random testing and the requirement to notify the hospital of absences over 24 hours.

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

The accused, previously found not criminally responsible for attempted murder and assault, is diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder.

The Board heard evidence from his attending psychiatrist that while positive symptoms are controlled, negative symptoms and stressors remain.

The Board concluded the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety.

The conditional discharge was continued with minor variations, including the removal of the weapons prohibition.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for violent offences against his mother.

The accused, who suffers from treatment-refractory schizophrenia, had been living in a supervised community residence and sought a Conditional Discharge.

The Hospital and the Attorney General sought a continued Detention Order, arguing it was necessary to manage his risk and ensure a quick return to the hospital if he decompensated.

The Board found that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to public safety but concluded that his risk could be safely managed under a Conditional Discharge.

The Board imposed conditions including a specified residence, medication adherence, and Young clauses requiring him to return to the hospital for assessment or admission if directed.

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

The accused had been found not criminally responsible for firearms offences.

The Board accepted the joint submission of the parties and the expert evidence of the treating psychiatrist, finding that the accused continued to pose a significant threat to public safety due to his substance-induced psychotic disorder and partial insight.

The Board ordered a continued detention disposition with increased privileges, including passes into Southwestern Ontario, and removed the strict abstinence requirement to assess his ability to manage substance use in the community.

The Ontario Review Board held an early hearing regarding the accused, who was previously found unfit to stand trial on charges of sexual offences.

The hospital requested the hearing due to the accused's declining physical health from metastatic lung cancer, which caused a major neurocognitive disorder.

The Board found the accused permanently unfit to stand trial and concluded he does not pose a significant threat to public safety.

The Board recommended the Court hold an inquiry to determine whether a stay of proceedings should be ordered.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review for an accused found not criminally responsible for offences including threatening death and causing a disturbance.

The accused, who has diagnoses of Schizoaffective Disorder and Substance Use Disorder, had made progress but continued to lack insight into his mental illness and need for medication.

The Board accepted uncontroverted expert evidence that the accused remained a moderate risk for violent re-offending and required the structure of a forensic setting.

The Board concluded the accused continued to pose a significant threat to public safety and ordered a continued detention disposition, while expanding his indirectly supervised community access to facilitate reintegration.

The Ontario Review Board convened to review a restriction of liberty imposed on the accused, who had previously been found not criminally responsible for various offences.

The accused, who suffers from schizophrenia and substance use disorder, relapsed into using crack cocaine and crystal methamphetamine while living in a transitional residence, prompting his readmission to the hospital.

The Board found the restriction of liberty was necessary and appropriate for public safety.

The Board also amended the accused's disposition to include an abstinence clause, finding that he required extrinsic support to maintain abstinence.

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

The accused, who has schizophrenia, committed the index offence while experiencing command hallucinations.

The Board found that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to public safety, noting that his stability relies on medication adherence and the structured hospital environment.

The Board ordered the continuation of the Detention Order, but granted expanded community privileges, including indirectly supervised passes and the possibility of living in approved supervised accommodation, as jointly recommended by the parties.

The accused, previously found not criminally responsible for second-degree murder, underwent an annual review hearing before the Ontario Review Board.

While conceding he remained a significant threat to public safety, the accused requested an amendment to his detention order to permit cannabis use, arguing it did not impact his mental health.

Relying on psychiatric evidence that cannabis use risks psychotic relapse and violence in individuals with a history of substance-induced psychosis, the Board rejected the request.

The Board concluded the accused remains a significant threat and ordered his continued detention under the existing strict conditions, including a prohibition on cannabis use.

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

The accused, who suffers from a seizure disorder and postictal psychosis, was detained at a forensic psychiatry program.

All parties agreed the accused remained a significant threat to public safety.

The Board considered whether to add a community living term to the detention order.

Applying the framework from Simonic, the Board found that granting community living privileges would serve a therapeutic purpose, motivate the accused's progress, and prevent waitlist prejudice.

The Board ordered the continuation of the detention order with amended terms permitting community living in supervised accommodation.

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

The accused, who was found not criminally responsible for forceable entry, has schizophrenia and continues to experience fixed delusional beliefs, including that he is God.

He lacks insight into his illness and stated he would stop taking medication if granted an absolute discharge.

The Board found that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to the safety of the public.

The Board ordered the continuation of the existing Detention Order, with an amendment requiring the accused to report to the hospital at least four times per month when living in the community.

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

The accused, diagnosed with Bipolar 1 Disorder, had an exceptional year of psychiatric stability and abstinence while living in the community.

However, the Board accepted the hospital's recommendation that the accused requires additional time under reduced controls before an absolute discharge is appropriate.

The Board found the accused continues to represent a significant threat to public safety and ordered the continuation of the conditional discharge with amended, less restrictive terms.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for assault causing bodily harm.

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia and substance use disorder, continued to experience grandiose and persecutory delusions, lacked insight into his illness, and engaged in rule-breaking behaviour.

The Board found that the accused remained a significant threat to public safety and ordered the continuation of his detention order, adding a condition that he reside in supervised accommodation when living in the community.

The Ontario Review Board held a mandatory hearing to review the accused's fitness to stand trial and her disposition.

The accused, who has schizophrenia, was previously found unfit to stand trial on charges including assault with a weapon.

Despite some clinical improvements, the accused continued to experience active delusions, lacked insight into her mental illness, and adamantly denied having any outstanding charges.

The Board accepted the attending psychiatrist's evidence and found that the accused remained unfit to stand trial as she could not meaningfully instruct counsel.

The Board concluded that the accused continued to pose a significant threat to public safety and ordered the continuation of her Detention Order as the least onerous and least restrictive disposition.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review of the disposition for an accused found not criminally responsible for second-degree murder.

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia and substance use disorder, had made some progress but continued to struggle with insight, medication adherence, and substance cravings.

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

The Board ordered the continuation of the existing Detention Order to ensure adequate monitoring and protection of the public.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review for an accused found not criminally responsible for assault with a weapon.

The accused has diagnoses of schizophrenia and polysubstance use disorder.

Despite psychiatric stability, the accused had recurrent substance use and engaged in fraudulent financial behaviour.

The Board accepted the joint recommendation that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety and ordered the continuation of the existing Detention Order.

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

The accused, who has schizophrenia and a history of substance abuse, has been subject to a Conditional Discharge and living in the community for many years.

While stable and compliant with treatment, the accused continues to lack insight into his mental illness and stated he would stop taking medication if granted an absolute discharge.

The Board accepted psychiatric evidence that without supervision, the accused would likely decompensate and pose a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered the continuation of the existing Conditional Discharge.

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

The treatment team reported the accused had a positive year in transitional housing but remained vulnerable to stress and substance use relapse.

The Board accepted the uncontroverted expert evidence that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety.

A Conditional Discharge was ordered, and the Board maintained the requirement that the accused abstain from alcohol and drugs, finding its removal premature.