Christine Murray

The accused, previously found not criminally responsible for attempted murder, appeared before the Ontario Review Board for a mandatory review of his disposition.

The hospital and all parties recommended an absolute discharge.

The Board accepted the evidence of the treating psychiatrist that the accused's schizophrenia is stable, his substance use disorder is in full remission, and he has excellent insight and community support.

Applying the Winko test, the Board concluded the accused no longer poses a significant threat to public safety and ordered an absolute discharge.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review of the disposition for an accused found permanently unfit to stand trial on charges of assault and second-degree murder.

The accused suffers from Korsakoff Syndrome and requires one-to-one supervision to manage aggressive behaviours.

The Board accepted the joint submission of the parties and the medical evidence, finding that the accused remains permanently unfit to stand trial and continues to pose a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered the continuation of the existing Detention Order at the hospital as the least onerous and least restrictive disposition.

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

The accused suffers from schizoaffective disorder, substance use disorders, and fetal alcohol spectrum disorder.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to cognitive impairment, risk of medication non-compliance, and a history of violence.

The Board ordered the continuation of the detention disposition at the hospital, with the removal of a clause permitting attendance at an indirectly supervised addictions treatment program, as the accused's cognitive issues rendered him unsuitable for such a program.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review and a restriction of liberty hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for assault.

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia, had his liberty restricted after failing to take his medication, requiring hospitalization to re-titrate his clozapine dosage.

The Board found that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to the safety of the public and ordered a continued Detention Disposition.

The Board also found that the hospital's restriction of the accused's liberty was warranted, necessary, and appropriate.

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

The accused, who was found not criminally responsible for assault, suffers from severe Schizoaffective Disorder and continues to experience psychotic symptoms, including command hallucinations.

She has a history of violence and non-compliance with treatment, and currently lacks insight into her illness.

The Board found that she continues to pose a significant threat to public safety.

Due to a therapeutic impasse at her current hospital, the Board ordered her transfer to the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), maintaining her detention order pending the transfer.

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

The accused, who was found not criminally responsible for attempted robbery and breach of probation, suffers from schizophrenia and continues to experience residual psychotic symptoms.

Based on a joint submission and uncontroverted psychiatric evidence of recent physical and verbal aggression, the Board found the accused continues to represent a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered the continuation of the current Detention Disposition within the forensic program.

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 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 Ontario Review Board held a hearing to review the hospital's decision to significantly restrict the accused's liberty by admitting him to the hospital from the community.

The accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for arson, had been non-compliant with medication, using substances, and expressing violent ideation.

The Board found that the restriction of liberty was necessary, appropriate, and the least onerous measure available for public safety.

The Board also amended the existing disposition on consent to allow for future passes to a residential treatment program and within Southwestern Ontario.

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

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia and substance use disorders, had recently transitioned to high-support community housing and remained abstinent from substances.

However, psychiatric evidence indicated he continued to experience residual symptoms and expressed a desire to resume substance use, demonstrating poor insight into his risk factors.

The Board found that the accused remained a significant threat to public safety and ordered a continued Detention Disposition at the hospital to ensure adequate monitoring and support.

The accused was found not criminally responsible for firearms offences and breach of a release order.

At his initial disposition hearing before the Ontario Review Board, the parties jointly submitted that he remained a significant threat to public safety and should be subject to a detention order.

The Board accepted the joint submission, finding that the accused's substance use disorder and potential primary psychotic disorder required ongoing treatment in a hospital setting to manage his risk of violence.