C. Nelson

The accused was previously found not criminally responsible for uttering death threats and was subject to a detention order at a psychiatric hospital.

At the annual review hearing, the Review Board considered whether the accused continued to pose a significant threat to public safety.

Relying on uncontroverted expert psychiatric evidence, the Board found that the accused's history of rapid relapse, polysubstance use, and psychotic symptomatology necessitated ongoing supervision.

The Board concluded that the accused remained a significant threat and ordered the continuation of the existing detention order.

The accused, previously found not criminally responsible for robbery and other offences, appeared before the Ontario Review Board for an annual disposition hearing.

The hospital and the Crown sought a continuation of his detention order with slight modifications, while the accused sought an absolute discharge, arguing he no longer posed a significant threat to public safety.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat due to his lack of insight, history of medication non-compliance, and risk of decompensation if discharged.

The Board ordered the continuation of the detention order with the removal of the abstention clause and a reduction in reporting frequency.

The accused, previously found not criminally responsible for criminal harassment, was subject to an annual Review Board hearing.

The hospital and the Attorney General jointly submitted that the accused remained a significant threat to public safety and required a continued Detention Order, albeit with a minor modification to allow for more independent housing.

The Board accepted the joint submission, finding that the accused's bipolar disorder, lack of insight, and potential for rapid decompensation necessitated ongoing supervision and a Detention Order under s. 672.54 of the Criminal Code.

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

The accused, who was found not criminally responsible for assault and failing to comply with a recognizance, has schizophrenia and a history of violence.

The Board accepted the joint recommendation of the parties and the uncontroverted expert evidence that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety without professional support in place.

The Board ordered the continuation of the Conditional Discharge, with the removal of the requirement to submit urine and breath samples, pending the accused's transition to a non-forensic psychiatric team.

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

The accused, previously found not criminally responsible for assault and other offences, has diagnoses of schizoaffective disorder and substance use disorders.

Based on uncontroverted expert psychiatric evidence, the Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to limited insight, persistent psychotic symptoms, and recent substance use requiring hospital readmission.

The Board ordered the continuation of the existing Detention Order, concluding that 24/7 supervised accommodation is necessary to manage the risk.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review of the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for assault with a weapon due to schizophrenia.

The Board heard uncontroverted expert evidence that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety due to his treatment-refractory schizophrenia and risk of decompensation.

The Board ordered the continuation of the Detention Order at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, with privileges up to community living and new travel privileges within Canada for up to seven days.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for offences including possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and assault police.

The accused, diagnosed with bipolar affective disorder, had transitioned to supportive community housing and remained stable and compliant with medication over the past year.

While all parties agreed the accused remained a significant threat to public safety, the accused sought a conditional discharge.

The Board concluded a detention disposition remained necessary to ensure adequate oversight, particularly regarding housing approvals and the ability to intervene early if his mental state deteriorated.

The Board varied the disposition to allow up to 14 days of indirectly supervised travel within Ontario and reduced his reporting frequency to once every two weeks.

Jason McCalmon, previously found not criminally responsible for weapons and assault charges, underwent a mandatory annual review of his disposition by the Ontario Review Board.

The Board found that he continues to suffer from schizophrenia and lacks insight into his illness, thereby remaining a significant threat to public safety.

However, noting his positive progress and compliance with medication over the past year, the Board ordered a continuation of his Conditional Discharge with a relaxed reporting requirement of once every two weeks.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review for an accused found unfit to stand trial on sexual assault and sexual interference charges.

The accused suffers from expressive aphasia following a stroke.

The Board determined that the accused remains unfit to stand trial, as his communication limitations prevent him from instructing counsel in a complex trial.

The Board ordered his continued detention at the hospital with privileges up to living in the community, adding new conditions prohibiting attendance at places where children are present and requiring abstinence from psychoactive substances and alcohol.

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

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia and cannabis use disorder, had disengaged from rehabilitative programming and exhibited psychiatric instability.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to his severe mental illness, lack of insight, and risk of medication non-compliance.

The Board ordered that the accused remain subject to a detention order at the hospital with privileges up to living in the community in approved accommodation.

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

The accused's diagnoses included bipolar disorder and cannabis use disorder.

The Board found that the accused continued to pose a significant threat to public safety due to the risk of relapse in the context of medication non-adherence or substance use.

However, noting the accused's recent stability, adherence to treatment, and successful transition to community living, the Board concluded that a conditional discharge was the least onerous and least restrictive disposition necessary to manage the risk.

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

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia, continues to experience violent auditory hallucinations and lacks insight into his illness, believing his symptoms are caused by medication.

The Board accepted the treating psychiatrist's evidence that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered a continued Detention Disposition at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, denying the accused's request to reduce reporting requirements and removing a previous privilege for indirectly supervised travel.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for an accused previously found not criminally responsible for robbery, theft of a motor vehicle, and assault causing bodily harm.

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia and cannabis use disorder in remission, had been living in supportive housing and complying with his treatment.

The hospital and the accused sought an absolute discharge, while the Crown opposed it.

Relying on the expert evidence of the treating psychiatrist, the Board found that the accused's insight had improved and that protective factors, including a Community Treatment Order and an Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team, mitigated his risk.

The Board concluded the accused no longer represented a significant threat to public safety and granted an absolute discharge.

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

The accused had a history of polysubstance abuse resulting in psychotic symptoms.

The hospital, Crown, and accused jointly submitted that the accused remained a significant threat to public safety but supported expanding his privileges to allow travel for employment as a roofer and for family visits.

The Board adopted the expert evidence, found the accused remained a significant threat, and ordered a continued Detention Order with the requested expanded travel privileges.

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

The accused sought an absolute discharge, while the hospital and Crown sought a continuation of the detention disposition.

Despite recent stability in a high-support community residence, the Board found the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to his history of medication non-compliance, substance use, and sexually inappropriate behaviour.

The Board concluded that the current detention disposition remains necessary and appropriate to manage his risk and ensure ongoing psychiatric support.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review of the disposition for an accused found not criminally responsible for assault and uttering threats.

The accused, who suffers from schizophrenia, had a successful year living in the community with support, remaining medication compliant and abstaining from substances.

However, due to his fragile mental health and risk of rapid decompensation if non-compliant with medication, the Board accepted the joint submission to maintain a Detention Order on a General Forensic Unit, with privileges up to and including community living.

The accused, who was found not criminally responsible for sexual assault in 2009, appeared before the Ontario Review Board for his annual disposition hearing.

The Board found that he continues to suffer from treatment-refractory schizophrenia, lacks insight into his illness, and remains a significant threat to public safety.

Relying on uncontroverted psychiatric evidence, the Board ordered that the accused continue to be detained on a General Forensic Unit at the hospital, with privileges up to living in the community in approved accommodation.

The Ontario Review Board held an initial disposition hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for criminal harassment and failing to comply with a release order.

The accused had been transferred from Quebec.

The hospital and the Crown recommended a Conditional Discharge with conditions, including a prohibition on cannabis use and an obligation to provide samples, which the accused opposed.

The Board accepted the hospital's evidence that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety and that the substance prohibitions were necessary, granting the Conditional Discharge with the requested conditions.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review of the disposition for an accused previously found not criminally responsible for assault.

The accused, who is aging and frail, did not attend the hearing.

Based on the unanimous recommendation of the hospital, the Attorney General, and the accused's counsel, the Board found that the accused no longer represents a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered an absolute discharge.

The accused, who has severe autism spectrum disorder and intellectual disability, was charged with aggravated assault after attacking his mother and sister.

He was previously found unfit to stand trial and detained at CAMH.

The Ontario Review Board held a hearing to determine his fitness and the appropriate disposition.

The Board found that the accused remains unfit to stand trial due to his profound cognitive limitations.

The Board ordered his continued detention on a general forensic unit at CAMH, with graduated passes and the possibility of community living in approved accommodation to facilitate gradual reintegration.