B. Sheppard

The accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for assaulting a peace officer, was subject to a Restriction of Liberty by the hospital following a positive drug screen for cocaine and concerning behavioural changes.

The Ontario Review Board held a hearing to review the restriction.

The Board found that the restriction was well justified, necessary, appropriate, and the least restrictive and least onerous course of action given the accused's substance use, lack of transparency, and need for close monitoring.

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

The accused was residing in the community on a conditional discharge.

The treatment team and all parties agreed that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to the safety of the public, particularly because she is 'quietly psychotic' and has stated she would stop taking her medication if granted an absolute discharge.

The Board ordered the continuation of the current conditional discharge without amendment.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual disposition hearing for the accused, who was previously found unfit to stand trial on two charges of assault.

The accused's attending psychiatrist testified that she continues to lack insight into her charges and remains unfit to stand trial, though she has been successfully residing in the community with support.

The Board unanimously accepted the uncontroverted medical opinion, finding the accused remains unfit to stand trial, and ordered the continuation of her current disposition without amendment.

The accused, previously found not criminally responsible for arson, was subject to an annual review of his conditional discharge.

The hospital initially recommended an absolute discharge but changed its position after learning the accused intended to use cannabis and had already begun doing so covertly.

The Review Board found that the accused's change in intention regarding substance use, combined with his history of psychosis and the potential for paranoia, meant he continued to pose a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered the continuation of the conditional discharge with amendments to allow the treatment team to monitor his risk.

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

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia, had been detained at Ontario Shores.

The treatment team, Crown, and defence jointly submitted that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety but recommended a lateral outpatient transfer to CAMH once suitable community housing is found.

The Board accepted the joint submission, noting the accused's significant rehabilitation progress and strong family support, and ordered the transfer to facilitate community reintegration.

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

The accused sought the removal of alcohol and cannabis prohibitions from his disposition.

The Board found that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to public safety due to schizophrenia and substance use disorders.

Relying on psychiatric evidence that substance use would likely cause a relapse of psychotic symptoms and violent behaviour, the Board ordered continued detention on a General Forensic Unit with the alcohol and cannabis prohibitions maintained.

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

The accused, diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder and substance use disorder, had recently eloped from the hospital and relapsed into methamphetamine use.

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

A Detention Order within the Forensic Program was continued, with added terms requiring the deposit of travel documents and specifying a 150-kilometer radius for accompanied privileges.

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

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia, remained guarded and treatment-resistant, with a history of violence when acutely unwell.

Accepting the joint submission of the parties and the uncontroverted psychiatric evidence, the Board found the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety.

A Detention Order within the secure forensic program was maintained to allow for medication optimization and gradual transition to a general unit.

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

The accused has schizophrenia and a cannabis use disorder.

The Board found that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to public safety due to his mental illness, substance use history, and risk of relapse if unsupervised.

The Board ordered a continuation of the Detention Disposition, with a transfer to CAMH when available, to manage his risk while supporting his reintegration.

The accused, previously found not criminally responsible for assault with a weapon and forcible confinement, appeared before the Ontario Review Board for an early hearing.

He had been diagnosed with Bipolar 1 Disorder and Cannabis Use Disorder.

The hospital, Crown, and accused jointly requested a Conditional Discharge.

The Board accepted the joint position, noting the accused's significant progress, medication adherence, negative urine screens, and strong family support.

A Conditional Discharge with conditions was ordered.

The accused, who was found not criminally responsible for robbery in 2007, appeared before the Ontario Review Board for an annual hearing.

The accused has treatment-refractory schizophrenia and a history of substance use and elopement attempts.

The hospital, the Attorney General, and the accused jointly submitted that the current Detention Order with privileges up to community living in 24-hour supervised accommodation remained necessary and appropriate.

The Board accepted the joint submission and the evidence of the treating psychiatrist, concluding that the accused's continued risk profile warranted maintaining the current Disposition without changes.

The accused, previously found not criminally responsible for aggravated assault, appeared before the Ontario Review Board for his annual hearing.

The hospital and Crown proposed continuing the current conditional discharge on identical terms, which the accused did not contest.

The Board heard evidence from the treating psychiatrist that the accused's mental health is stable, he is medication compliant, and his risk is well managed.

The Board ordered the continuation of the conditional discharge, noting the accused's progress and the potential for an absolute discharge in the future if stability continues.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review for the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for multiple violent offences due to schizophrenia.

The accused sought an absolute or conditional discharge, while the hospital recommended maintaining the detention order with slightly expanded privileges.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to his ongoing need for treatment, lack of coping skills, and risk of substance-induced psychosis.

The Board concluded that maintaining the detention order with the hospital's proposed amendments was the least onerous and least restrictive disposition.

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 patient, who was found not criminally responsible for arson in 2016, appeared for her annual Review Board hearing.

She sought a Conditional Discharge, while the hospital and Crown sought a continuation of her Detention Order.

The Board accepted the psychiatric evidence that the patient's schizoaffective disorder remains fragile, particularly due to an ongoing sleep disorder that can trigger psychotic symptoms and impulsive behaviour.

The Board concluded that the patient continues to pose a significant threat to public safety and ordered the continuation of the Detention Order, with minor modifications to travel passes and reporting requirements to ensure it remains the least onerous and least restrictive disposition.

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, who was previously found not criminally responsible, appeared before the Ontario Review Board for a restriction of liberty hearing.

Following an altercation with a co-resident at his group home, the hospital admitted him, significantly restricting his liberty.

The Board found that the hospital's decision was warranted and represented the least onerous and least restrictive course available, as the accused had nowhere else to live and was dysregulated.

The restriction of liberty was upheld.

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

The hospital recommended continuing the detention order with additional privileges for indirectly supervised community access, which the accused supported but the Crown opposed.

The Board found that while the accused remains a significant threat to public safety, his progress in treatment warranted cautious reintegration.

The Board ordered the continuation of the Disposition with the requested community passes, restricting vocational access in Southern Ontario to a 50 km radius.

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

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia, had remained stable in the community on a conditional discharge while residing with his parents.

All parties agreed that the accused continued to pose a significant threat to public safety but supported the continuation of the conditional discharge with a transfer of his psychiatric care to a hospital closer to his residence.

The Board ordered the continuation of the conditional discharge and approved the transfer of care.