B. Allen

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

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia and cannabis use disorder, had shown some clinical progress but experienced recent instability and an absconding incident.

The Board accepted the joint position of the parties and the hospital's evidence that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered continued detention at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, with privileges up to and including residing in the community in supervised accommodation to ensure medication compliance.

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

The accused has been living in the community on a conditional discharge, maintaining stability and medication adherence with the support of his wife.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to his history of psychosis and violence when unwell.

The Board ordered that the conditional discharge be continued, with a reduction in the required reporting frequency to once a month.

The Ontario Review Board held a mandatory annual review hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for uttering threats and assault with a weapon.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to his schizophrenia and the risk of decompensation if he becomes non-compliant with medication.

Accepting the joint position of the parties, the Board ordered a Conditional Discharge, noting his progress and commitment to abstinence while emphasizing the need for continued treatment.

The Ontario Review Board held a mandatory annual review hearing for the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for assault causing bodily harm and failing to comply with probation.

The accused sought an absolute discharge, while the hospital and the Attorney General recommended a continued detention disposition with added travel privileges.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to his fragile mental state, susceptibility to substance abuse, and need for medication monitoring and supervised housing.

The Board ordered a detention disposition with privileges, including travel passes to visit family.

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

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia, remained treatment resistant but showed some improvement with medication adjustments.

The Board accepted the joint position and the uncontroverted psychiatric evidence that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered a continuation of the detention disposition at the hospital, with added privileges for indirectly supervised community access and community living in supervised accommodation to motivate her rehabilitation.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for assault and failing to comply with probation.

The hospital recommended maintaining the current Detention Disposition, citing concerns over the accused's housing stability and inappropriate social behaviours.

The Attorney General and the accused supported a Conditional Discharge with additional terms.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety but concluded that a Conditional Discharge with a specified residence and a consent to treatment clause was the necessary and appropriate disposition, as the hospital's concerns regarding eviction and readmission were speculative.

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

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia, had been living in transitional housing in the community and remained generally stable and medication compliant.

However, recent incidents of inappropriate public behaviour raised concerns.

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

The Board ordered that the accused remain subject to a detention order at the hospital with privileges up to and including living in approved accommodation.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for uttering threats and carrying a concealed weapon.

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia and substance use disorders, had been residing in the community under a detention order.

The Board accepted the joint position of the parties and the hospital's psychiatric evidence that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to his guardedness, lack of insight into his medication, and recent incidents of verbal aggression.

The Board maintained the existing detention order with privileges to reside in approved accommodation.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for an accused found unfit to stand trial on charges of failing to comply with a recognizance.

The accused suffers from major neurocognitive disorder, schizoaffective disorder, and expressive aphasia following a stroke.

The Board accepted the joint position of the parties and the hospital's evidence that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety due to unpredictable and aggressive behaviour stemming from his neurocognitive deficits.

The Board also found that the accused remains unfit to stand trial, as his severe communication barriers prevent him from instructing counsel or conducting a defence.

The Board ordered his continued detention at the forensic hospital.

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

The accused sought a conditional discharge, while the Hospital and Crown jointly recommended maintaining the existing detention order.

The Board accepted the psychiatric evidence that the accused's schizophrenia, combined with his limited insight, guardedness, and lack of participation in structured activities, meant he continued to pose a significant threat to public safety.

The Board concluded that maintaining the detention order with privileges for approved accommodation was the least onerous and least restrictive disposition necessary to protect the public.

The Ontario Review Board held a mandatory hearing to review the disposition of the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for offences including assaulting a police officer.

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia, had made significant progress in the community but continued to lack full insight into his illness and need for support.

The Board accepted the joint position of the parties and the hospital's recommendation, finding that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered the continuation of his conditional discharge with amended conditions to facilitate a transition to more independent housing while maintaining necessary supervision.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for assault with a weapon and uttering threats.

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia and an intellectual disability, had been stable and compliant with medication while residing in supported housing.

The parties jointly submitted that the accused remained a significant threat to public safety and should remain subject to a conditional discharge on existing terms, pending an approved inter-provincial transfer to Alberta.

The Board accepted the joint submission, finding that the accused required continued high-level support and structure to maintain clinical stability and mitigate risk.

The accused, previously found not criminally responsible for aggravated assault due to schizophrenia, was reviewed by the Ontario Review Board.

The Board proceeded in the accused's absence.

Based on the joint position of the parties and the hospital's evidence, the Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered that the accused remain detained at the General Forensic Service at CAMH, with privileges up to residing in approved community accommodation, as the least onerous and least restrictive disposition.

The Ontario Review Board held a hearing to determine whether the accused, who had previously been found unfit to stand trial on charges of sexual assault, remained unfit.

Based on the hospital report and the testimony of the treating psychiatrist, the Board found that the accused's psychotic symptoms had stabilized with medication and that he was able to understand the nature and object of court proceedings.

The Board concluded that the accused is currently fit to stand trial and ordered him returned to court for a fitness hearing.

The accused was found not criminally responsible (NCR) on multiple counts of assault and threatening.

At the initial Ontario Review Board hearing, the panel reviewed psychiatric reports indicating the accused suffers from schizophrenia and cannabis use disorder, lacks insight, and experiences grandiose and paranoid delusions.

The panel found that the accused remains a significant threat to the safety of the public.

A detention order was issued with discretionary privileges, including accompanied passes on hospital grounds and escorted passes in the community.

The Ontario Review Board held an initial hearing to determine whether the accused, who suffered a stroke resulting in expressive aphasia, remained unfit to stand trial on charges of sexual assault and sexual interference.

The Board applied the recent Supreme Court of Canada decision in R. v. Bharwani to assess the accused's capacity to conduct a defence and instruct counsel.

Given the accused's inability to speak or write in English or Punjabi, and his functional illiteracy, the Board found he lacked the capacity to intelligibly communicate with counsel or the court regarding complex or nuanced decisions.

The Board concluded the accused remains unfit to stand trial and ordered his detention at the hospital with privileges to reside in approved community accommodation, subject to conditions including restricted contact with minors.

The Ontario Review Board held a mandatory annual hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for assault and forcible entry.

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia and a coercive sexual preference, sought a discharge with conditions to reside in his own apartment.

The hospital and the Attorney General sought a continuation of the detention order.

The Board found that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety due to his risk of decompensation, substance use, and sexually inappropriate behaviours if unsupervised.

The Board ordered the continuation of the current detention order at the hospital.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for armed robbery and theft.

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

The Board found that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety due to his diagnosis of schizophrenia, cannabis use disorder, and history of noncompliance with medication.

The Board ordered a continuation of the detention order, finding it necessary to ensure the hospital can approve accommodations and provide supervised medication administration when the accused transitions to the community.

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

The accused has a diagnosis of schizoaffective disorder and a history of medication non-compliance, resulting in violent and aggressive behaviour.

While the accused made recent progress, including advancing on the pass ladder and engaging in therapeutic programming, she continues to experience persistent delusions and fluctuations in her mental status.

Applying the Winko test, the Board concluded that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered her continued detention at the General Forensic Service at CAMH, with privileges up to residing in approved community housing, 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 arson and weapons offences.

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia, substance use disorders, and borderline personality disorder, sought a transfer from CAMH to the Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre to be closer to family.

The Board found that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety due to ongoing psychotic symptoms, severe behavioural dysregulation, and recent incidents of violence and elopement.

The Board concluded that a transfer was premature, as the accused requires the intensive support, seclusion facilities, and specialized therapy available at CAMH, and must first successfully complete a trial on a mixed-gender unit.

The current detention order was continued.