C. Finley

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

The accused was previously found not criminally responsible for assault with a weapon and was subject to a detention order at the Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre.

The Board found that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to public safety due to diagnoses of Schizophrenia and Cannabis Use Disorder, exacerbated by recent noncompliance and cannabis use.

The Board ordered the continuation of the detention order with a prohibition on cannabis use and directed the transfer of the accused's care to the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health in Toronto.

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

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia, had a history of medication noncompliance and substance use leading to psychotic symptoms and aggression.

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

A detention order was issued, including conditions to abstain from alcohol and cannabis and to submit to substance testing, to manage her risk during a gradual reintegration into the community.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review of the accused's disposition following a finding of not criminally responsible for assault and weapons offences.

The accused, diagnosed with Schizoaffective Disorder and Cannabis Use Disorder, had recently transitioned to independent living but continued to use cannabis, which historically exacerbated his psychotic symptoms.

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

The Board ordered a discharge with conditions, including requirements that the accused reside at his current address and abstain from alcohol and non-medical drugs.

Following a finding of not criminally responsible for criminal harassment, the Ontario Review Board held an initial hearing to determine the appropriate disposition for the accused.

The Board found that the accused, who suffers from active psychosis and delusional beliefs, poses a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered a detention order with the possibility of supervised accommodation in the community, along with conditions prohibiting contact with the victim and the possession of weapons.

The Board declined to impose substance use conditions as there was no history of problematic use.

The Ontario Review Board conducted a mandatory review of the disposition for an accused found not criminally responsible for aggravated assault and other offences.

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia and severe substance use disorders, had maintained abstinence and compliance with treatment, demonstrating intrinsic motivation for recovery.

However, the Board found he remained a significant threat to public safety due to his history of violence when untreated or using substances.

The Board ordered the continuation of his detention at the hospital but expanded his privileges to include indirectly supervised passes, the ability to reside in approved accommodation in Gatineau, and travel privileges to facilitate his reintegration.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review of the accused's disposition following a finding of not criminally responsible for aggravated assault.

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia, had a history of medication non-compliance and violence when untreated.

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

Accepting the joint submission of the parties and the treating psychiatrist's evidence, the Board ordered a continued detention order with the added privilege of residing in the community in approved accommodations.

The accused was found not criminally responsible on account of mental disorder for sexual assault.

At the initial Ontario Review Board hearing, the Board found that the accused, who has a diagnosis of schizophrenia and a history of medication non-compliance, continues to experience active psychotic symptoms and represents a significant threat to the safety of the public.

The Board ordered a detention order with conditions, including the ability to reside in the community in approved accommodation, abstention from intoxicants, and close supervision pending admission to the hospital for medication optimization.

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

The Board found that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to public safety due to his diagnoses of Schizophrenia, Polysubstance Use Disorder, and Antisocial Personality Disorder.

Adopting a joint recommendation, the Board ordered the continuation of his detention at the hospital but varied the disposition to permit the monitored consumption of cannabis purchased from a legal dispensary.

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

The accused was previously found not criminally responsible for possession of a firearm and mischief.

The Board found that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to the safety of the public due to treatment-resistant schizophrenia and cannabis use disorder.

The Board ordered a continuation of the detention order with added privileges, including the ability to reside in the community in approved accommodations and exercise passes for up to seven days.

The Ministry of the Attorney General requested an early hearing to add a no-contact condition and a geographic boundary restriction to the accused's disposition, following his NCR finding for manslaughter.

The Ontario Review Board ordered a condition prohibiting direct or indirect contact with the victim's immediate family and a 150-metre restriction from their homes, workplaces, or places of worship.

However, the Board declined to impose the broad geographic boundary restriction, finding it was not necessary or appropriate given the accused's clinical stability and the potential negative impact on his reintegration.

The Ontario Review Board held a hearing to review a restriction of the accused's liberty following his admission to the hospital after an assault in the community.

The accused, who has Autism Spectrum Disorder, exhibited violent behaviour triggered by sensory sensitivities and changes in routine.

The Board found that the restriction of liberty from October 30, 2024, to December 3, 2024, was significant but necessary and appropriate to manage his risk to public safety, and commended the treatment team for subsequently discharging him back to his family with increased supports.

The Ontario Review Board held a mandatory annual review hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for assault in 1996.

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia and polysubstance use disorder, was unable to attend due to a recent hospitalization for a physical injury.

The Board found that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to public safety due to his ongoing symptoms, limited insight, and historical risk of violence when non-compliant with medication or using substances.

The Board ordered a continuation of the conditional discharge but removed the abstain and submit conditions, noting his lack of access to substances and the vigilance of his residence staff.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review of the accused's disposition following a finding of not criminally responsible for assault offences.

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia and cannabis use disorder, had remained stable in the community over the past year while residing in supportive housing and complying with medication.

The Board found that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to the safety of the public due to the risk of medication noncompliance and substance use without supervision.

Accepting a joint submission, the Board ordered a conditional discharge, requiring the accused to continue residing at his current supportive housing and abstain from intoxicants.

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

The accused has schizophrenia and a substance use disorder.

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

The Board ordered the continuation of the current Detention Disposition at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, finding it necessary and appropriate to manage the risk while meeting the accused's needs.

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

The accused was previously found not criminally responsible for arson.

The Board found that the accused, who suffers from schizophrenia and has a history of medication non-compliance and substance abuse, continues to represent a significant threat to the safety of the public.

The Board ordered the continuation of the current detention order, noting that a residence providing supervision and support is critical to managing her risk in the community.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for an accused found unfit to stand trial on an assault charge.

The accused has severe autism and an intellectual disability.

The Board accepted the uncontroverted evidence of the hospital representative that the accused remains permanently unfit and continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to ongoing incidents of aggression and risk of decompensation if unmedicated.

The Board ordered a continuation of the current detention disposition, finding it necessary and appropriate to manage the risk while meeting the accused's needs in a highly supported community residence.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review of the disposition for the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for sexual assault and other offences due to schizophrenia and intellectual disability.

All parties jointly recommended the continuation of a conditional discharge.

The Board accepted the evidence that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety but is doing well in his current supervised residence.

The Board ordered the continuation of the conditional discharge with the same terms as the previous year.

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

The accused sought a conditional discharge, while the hospital and Crown recommended maintaining the detention disposition.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to schizophrenia, paraphilia, and recent increases in socially inappropriate behaviours towards females.

The Board ordered a continued detention disposition to ensure the hospital retains the ability to approve accommodation, while removing the substance abstention provision and reducing reporting requirements.

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

The accused, diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder and substance use disorders, had been stable and was preparing for a gradual return to community living.

The Board accepted the uncontroverted psychiatric evidence that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety if she decompensates.

The Board ordered the continuation of a detention disposition to manage the risk while supporting her reintegration.

The Ontario Review Board held a mandatory hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for attempt murder and aggravated assault after pushing a person onto subway tracks.

The hospital and Crown supported a continued detention disposition, but disagreed on whether the accused should be permitted indirectly supervised access to the subway.

The Board found the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to schizophrenia and substance use disorder.

While acknowledging her progress, the Board rejected the hospital psychiatrist's recommendation for subway access, finding it premature and restricting her transit use to buses and street cars.