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The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for public mischief.

The hospital and the Attorney-General recommended a renewed detention disposition, while the accused sought an absolute discharge.

The Board accepted the expert evidence of the treating psychiatrist that the accused, who suffers from schizophrenia and substance use disorders, would likely decompensate and pose a significant threat to public safety if released to a shelter environment.

The Board concluded the accused remains a significant threat and ordered a detention disposition to manage his risk while meeting his treatment needs.

The accused was found not criminally responsible for second-degree murder and appeared for his initial hearing before the Ontario Review Board.

The hospital and Crown recommended a detention order with conditions, noting the accused's bipolar disorder, history of medication non-compliance, and the serious nature of the index offence.

The Board found the accused remains a significant threat to public safety and ordered his continued detention at the hospital with modified conditions, including strict reporting requirements and a geographic restriction.

The accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible, was detained at a psychiatric hospital.

Following unprovoked assaults on a co-patient and staff, the hospital placed the accused in locked seclusion and notified the Ontario Review Board.

The Board applied the Campbell framework and concluded that the significant increase in the restriction of the accused's liberty was necessary, appropriate, and the least onerous measure available to protect public safety.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for uttering threats, assault, and failing to comply with a probation order.

The accused suffers from schizophrenia and other disorders, and currently resides at the Brockville Mental Health Centre.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to the safety of the public due to his limited insight, risk of medication non-compliance, and potential for violent recidivism.

The Board ordered a continued detention disposition with a transfer to North Bay and provisions for indirectly supervised community access.

The accused was referred to the Ontario Review Board after being found unfit to stand trial on charges including assault and break and enter.

The Board held a hearing to determine her fitness and the appropriate disposition.

Based on the hospital report and psychiatric testimony, the Board found the accused remains unfit to stand trial due to active psychosis and an inability to appreciate her legal situation.

The Board ordered that she be subject to a Detention Order at the hospital to safely manage her significant risk to public safety.

The Ontario Review Board convened an early hearing to review the Disposition of the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for various offences.

The accused, diagnosed with Schizophrenia and substance use disorders, had a history of non-compliance and ULOAs but recently showed stabilization and appropriate use of passes.

The Board accepted the joint recommendation of the parties and the attending psychiatrist, finding that while the accused remains a significant threat to public safety, his risk can be managed.

The Board ordered the continuation of the Detention Order with the addition of a discretionary privilege to live in supervised community housing.

The Ontario Review Board conducted a hearing to review the restriction of liberty of an NCR accused who was placed in seclusion at a mental health facility.

The accused's mental state had rapidly deteriorated due to medication changes and non-compliance, leading to agitation and aggressive behaviour.

The Board accepted the psychiatric evidence that seclusion was necessary to manage the high risk of unpredictable physical violence.

The Board concluded that the initial and ongoing restriction of liberty was warranted, necessary for public safety, and represented the least onerous and least restrictive intervention available.

The accused was found not criminally responsible (NCR) on charges of break and enter and uttering threats.

The Ontario Review Board held an initial hearing to determine the appropriate disposition.

The Board found that the accused, who suffers from Bipolar 1 Disorder with psychotic features and concurrent substance use disorders, poses a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered that the accused be subject to a Detention Order at St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton to allow for medication optimization, stabilization, and engagement in therapeutic programming.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review for an accused found not criminally responsible for second-degree murder.

The accused, diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder, had remained stable and compliant with treatment over the past year.

The Board accepted a joint submission to continue the Detention Order with privileges up to living in the community, adding a provision for travel passes up to seven days within Ontario to facilitate hospital-sponsored outings.

The accused, previously found not criminally responsible for mischief, uttering threats, and animal cruelty, appeared before the Ontario Review Board for her annual hearing.

She had successfully transitioned to living in the community, remained asymptomatic, and demonstrated significant progress without antipsychotic medication.

The Board accepted the joint recommendation of the parties and granted a Conditional Discharge.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review of the accused, who was found not criminally responsible for aggravated assault.

The accused suffers from schizoaffective disorder with catatonic features.

While the accused has made significant progress, remained medication compliant, and utilized privileges without incident, the Board found he continues to pose a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered the continuation of his Detention Order, rather than a Conditional Discharge, to ensure the hospital retains authority over his community accommodation and can intervene promptly if he shows subtle signs of decompensation.

Additional privileges, including community living and an international travel pass, were granted.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review and Restriction of Liberty hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for aggravated assault.

The accused had been discharged to a community residence but was returned to the hospital after exhibiting bizarre behaviour and testing positive for cannabis.

The hospital and the Attorney General sought a continuation of the Detention Order, while the accused requested a Conditional Discharge and the removal of alcohol prohibitions.

The Board accepted the hospital's evidence, finding that the restriction of liberty was warranted and that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety.

The Detention Order was continued with all previous prohibitions, including the ban on alcohol use.

The Ontario Review Board convened a restriction of liberty hearing after the hospital transferred the accused from a General Forensic Unit to a Secure Forensic Unit.

The transfer occurred after the accused committed an unprovoked assault on a vulnerable co-patient.

The Board found that the transfer was warranted and that ongoing detention in the Secure Forensic Unit was the least onerous and least restrictive decision available to protect public safety and provide necessary supervision.

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

The accused was previously found not criminally responsible for assault causing bodily harm.

All parties agreed that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety and requires detention in a secure forensic unit.

The Board accepted the joint submission and ordered a hybrid detention order, allowing the hospital discretion to transfer the accused to a general forensic unit if his condition justifies it.

Following a finding of not criminally responsible for aggravated assault and other offences, the Ontario Review Board held an initial disposition hearing for the accused.

The Board accepted the joint recommendation of the parties, finding that the accused remained a significant threat to public safety but was responding well to medication.

The Board ordered the accused detained at the General Forensic Unit of Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences, with privileges including community passes of up to 72 hours.

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

The hospital recommended continuing the detention order with additional privileges, including indirect supervision in the community, citing the accused's significant improvement and adherence to treatment for schizophrenia.

The Board concluded that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety but agreed that a continuation of the detention order with the suggested additional privileges was necessary and appropriate.

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

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia and substance use disorders, had recently been discharged to live in the community with his father.

The accused sought a conditional discharge and permission to use cannabis for pain management.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to his limited insight, recent request to discontinue antipsychotic medication, and fixation on using cannabis, which historically destabilized his mental state.

The Board ordered the continuation of the detention disposition and amended the conditions to explicitly prohibit the use of cannabis.

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

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia and substance use disorder, had a positive reporting year with no readmissions, full medication adherence, and nearly two years of substance abstinence.

The Board found that while the accused remains a significant threat to public safety, his risk can be adequately managed in the community.

The Board ordered a Conditional Discharge with conditions including residency at a supported accommodation and abstinence from intoxicants.

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

The accused had successfully transitioned into the community but suffered from a lack of motivation and had missed some medication doses, leading to a brief hospital readmission.

The Board found that the accused remained a significant threat to public safety and ordered the continuation of his conditional discharge, with the removal of a specific residence clause.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual hearing for the accused, who was found not criminally responsible for robbery and other offences in 2013.

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia and substance use disorders, had recently been discharged to live with family in the community but remained subject to a detention order.

The accused requested the removal of the prohibition on alcohol and cannabis use.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety and that a continuation of the detention order with the same conditions, including the substance prohibition, is necessary and appropriate to manage the risk.