C. Kraznik

The Ontario Review Board held a restriction of liberties hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible on account of mental disorder.

The accused had been living in the community but was returned to the hospital after relapsing into severe substance use and experiencing psychotic symptoms.

The Board found that the restriction of liberty was justified, necessary, and the least restrictive option available.

The Board also approved the hospital's request to transfer the accused to a specialized treatment program at another facility, finding it met the statutory objectives and the accused's clinical needs.

The accused was found not criminally responsible for assault, assault with a weapon, assault against a police officer, and committing indecent acts.

At the initial disposition hearing, the Ontario Review Board found that the accused poses a significant threat to the safety of the public due to his schizophrenia and severe substance use disorder, which previously led to rapid psychotic decompensation and violence.

The Board ordered a detention order with permission to reside in supervised community accommodation, subject to conditions including absolute abstinence from drugs and alcohol.