B. Bordoff

The accused was found not criminally responsible on account of mental disorder for first-degree murder and remanded to a psychiatric hospital.

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

The Board found that the accused represents a significant threat to public safety due to a diagnosis of schizoaffective disorder, a history of medication noncompliance, and repeated violent behavior.

The Board ordered the accused detained at the hospital's High Secure Provincial Forensic Programs Division, with privileges including escorted access to hospital grounds beyond the secure perimeter.

The accused was found not criminally responsible on account of mental disorder for flight from a peace officer, dangerous operation of a vehicle, and obstructing a peace officer.

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

The Board found that the accused continues to suffer from Schizoaffective Disorder, lacks insight, refuses treatment, and poses a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered her detention and transfer to CAMH, finding it the least onerous and least restrictive disposition necessary to protect the public.

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

The accused, who was found not criminally responsible for various offences in 2002, suffers from treatment-refractory schizophrenia and antisocial personality disorder.

The Board found that the accused continues to experience active psychotic symptoms, lacks insight into his illness, and has a history of violence and treatment non-compliance.

The Board concluded that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety and ordered the continuation of his detention at a high-secure hospital with the same terms and conditions.

The accused was found unfit to stand trial on charges including criminal harassment and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.

The Ontario Review Board held an initial hearing to determine his fitness and disposition.

The Board found that the accused, who suffers from schizoaffective disorder and antisocial personality disorder, remains unfit to stand trial due to medication noncompliance and ongoing psychotic symptoms.

The Board concluded that he represents a significant threat to public safety and ordered his detention at a high-secure forensic hospital.

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

The accused, who has severe autism and intellectual disabilities, was previously found unfit to stand trial on a charge of aggravated sexual assault.

The Board found that the accused remains unfit to stand trial and continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to his lack of insight and problematic behaviours.

The Board ordered that the accused remain subject to a detention order at the hospital but added terms requiring his release to appropriate government-funded community housing in a timely fashion, with a pre-hearing conference scheduled within six months to monitor progress.

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

The accused, who suffers from schizophrenia, had been detained in a high secure forensic program.

The hospital, the Crown, and the accused jointly proposed a transfer to a less secure facility.

The Board accepted expert psychiatric evidence that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety if unsupervised, as he would likely cease medication and return to substance use.

However, noting his recent behavioral stability and medication compliance, the Board ordered his transfer to Ontario Shores under a continuing detention order.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual hearing to review the disposition of the accused, who was previously found unfit to stand trial on a charge of sexual assault.

The accused suffers from schizoaffective disorder, unspecified paraphilic disorder, and severe amphetamine use disorder.

The Board found that the accused remains unfit to stand trial, as he continues to experience significant psychotic symptoms and lacks a reality-based understanding of his legal situation.

The Board also concluded that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to the safety of the public due to his relentless sexually inappropriate behaviour and risk of aggression.

The Board ordered the continuation of the current detention order at the high secure forensic program without community access.

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

The accused is currently incarcerated awaiting trial on numerous new violent offences.

Based on psychiatric evidence indicating severe antisocial personality disorder, substance abuse, and a high risk of reoffending, the Board found the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered his continued detention at the Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care, concluding it is the least onerous and least restrictive disposition available to manage his risk.

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

The accused, diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder and substance use disorder, had shown significant behavioural improvements following medication changes.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety, necessitating a continued Detention Order.

However, the Board concluded that a high-secure setting was no longer necessary and ordered the accused's transfer to a less secure facility with staff-escorted and accompanied hospital and grounds privileges.

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

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia and cannabis use disorder, had remained psychiatrically stable and compliant with treatment over the past year.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety, particularly due to the risk of relapse associated with substance use.

However, given his stability and moderate risk level, the Board concluded that a transfer to a less secure forensic program at CAMH is the necessary and appropriate disposition.

The Ontario Review Board held a mandatory hearing to review the disposition of the accused, who was previously found unfit to stand trial on charges including pointing a firearm and uttering threats.

The Board determined that the accused remains unfit to stand trial due to a profound intellectual developmental disorder and continues to pose a significant threat to public safety.

Applying the factors under s. 672.54 of the Criminal Code, the Board ordered the accused's continued detention in the high-secure Awenda Program at Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care, finding it to be the least onerous and least restrictive disposition necessary to manage his risk and care needs.

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

The accused was previously found not criminally responsible for attempted murder and assault.

The Hospital and Crown sought to maintain the existing detention order, while the accused sought a conditional discharge and the removal of a cannabis prohibition.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to her schizophrenia, cannabis use disorder, and history of violence when decompensating.

The Board concluded that a detention order at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, with privileges up to living in the community in approved accommodation, remains the least onerous and least restrictive disposition necessary to manage her risk.

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

The accused, who suffers from schizophrenia and declining physical health, has been residing in community housing under a conditional discharge.

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

The Board ordered that the accused remain subject to the existing conditional discharge, with the removal of the substance testing provision, as the least onerous and least restrictive disposition.

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

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia, is currently residing in high-support transitional housing and requires significant assistance due to profound vision challenges.

The Board found that the accused's needs and the risk to the community are well managed under the current Conditional Discharge.

The Board maintained the Conditional Discharge, noting that an absolute discharge would likely result in the accused falling away from treatment and decompensating.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual hearing for the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for robbery and uttering threats.

The accused is currently under a Detention Order at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health.

The Board heard evidence from the treating psychiatrist that the accused continues to experience active psychotic symptoms and cognitive deficits, though he has had a relatively good year with no violence.

The Board accepted the joint submission of the parties to maintain the current Disposition, noting that the threat of violence continues to be present and the hospital is actively seeking community living options.

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

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia and cannabis use disorder, had been discharged to the community but experienced a brief relapse into cannabis use requiring a short hospitalization.

The Board accepted the joint position of the parties and the clinical team that the accused remained a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered a conditional discharge with existing conditions, modifying the reporting requirement to accommodate the accused's search for employment.

The accused appeared before the Ontario Review Board for an annual review of his disposition, having been found not criminally responsible for assault causing bodily harm.

The hospital and Crown recommended no change to his Detention Order, while the accused sought an Absolute Discharge.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to residual symptoms of schizophrenia, a history of non-compliance with treatment, and a desire to consume cannabis.

The Board maintained the Detention Order but ordered that his community living privileges be specifically restricted to supervised housing approved by the person in charge, rather than independent living, to ensure adequate risk management.

The accused, previously found not criminally responsible for various offences including dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and assault, appeared before the Ontario Review Board for an annual hearing.

The Board accepted a joint submission from the parties that a Conditional Discharge with a residence clause was the least onerous and least restrictive disposition.

The accused had been living in the community without incident, maintaining employment, and remaining abstinent from substances.

The Ontario Review Board held a mandatory annual review hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for violent offences due to schizophrenia.

The accused had a positive reporting year, transitioning well to community housing and remaining compliant with his medication.

The Board accepted the joint position of the parties and the clinical team that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered a conditional discharge with conditions, including a transfer to the jurisdiction of the Quebec Review Board to allow the accused to be closer to his family.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for assaulting and attempting to disarm police officers.

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia, had made significant progress over the reporting year while residing in a 24-hour supervised high-support accommodation.

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

The Board ordered a conditional discharge with conditions, including a requirement to reside at the specific high-support housing and a weapons prohibition.