C. Nelson

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

The accused, who was found not criminally responsible for several violent offences, is currently detained at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health.

The Board accepted the joint recommendation of the parties and the evidence of the attending psychiatrist that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to residual psychotic symptoms and limited insight.

The Board ordered the continuation of the Detention Order, finding it to be the least onerous and least restrictive disposition necessary to manage his risk, but removed a condition requiring substance testing.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for an accused found NCRMD for attempted murder.

The accused, diagnosed with Schizophrenia and substance use disorders, had a successful year with no violence, maintained abstinence, and complied with his medication.

The Board found that he continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to the risk of relapse and decompensation without supervision.

The Board ordered a continuation of his Detention Order with community living privileges, and granted a joint request to add a travel pass for up to 14 days outside of Canada, subject to hospital approval.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for aggravated assault and possession of a weapon.

The accused has schizophrenia and a substance use disorder, with recent incidents of absconding to secure substances.

The hospital proposed maintaining the current Detention Order with privileges, focusing on anti-craving medication and a potential residential treatment program.

The Board accepted the joint submission, finding the accused remains a significant threat to public safety and the current Disposition is the least onerous and least restrictive means to manage his risk.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review for an accused found not criminally responsible for first-degree murder.

The Board found that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to the safety of the public due to his history of violence and primary psychotic illness.

However, noting his successful treatment year and remission of psychotic symptoms, the Board ordered a Detention Order to the Forensic Service with expanded privileges, including community living in supervised accommodation, to facilitate cautious reintegration and assist with housing waitlists.

The accused, who was found not guilty by reason of insanity for murder in 1985, appeared before the Ontario Review Board for an annual review hearing.

The Board considered psychiatric evidence indicating the accused continues to exhibit problematic sexualized behaviour and lacks insight into his condition.

Accepting the joint submission of the parties, the Board found that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to the safety of the public and ordered the continuation of his detention order at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health.

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

The accused has diagnoses of schizophrenia and schizotypal personality disorder.

The treating psychiatrist testified that the accused is stable, adherent to medication, and has good insight, but continues to pose a significant threat to the public.

The Board agreed that the accused remains a significant threat and ordered that the current Disposition of a Detention Order with privileges up to and including living in the community be maintained.

The Board noted the accused's lack of immigration status in Canada as a challenge for community placement.

The Ontario Review Board held a mandatory annual review hearing for the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for assault with a weapon.

The accused suffers from schizophrenia and has a history of violence and substance use.

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

The Board ordered that the accused remain subject to a detention disposition at the hospital, as a conditional discharge would be insufficient to manage her risk.

The Ontario Review Board held a mandatory annual review hearing for the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for uttering threats and criminal harassment.

The accused suffers from Huntington's Disease and a related psychotic disorder.

The parties presented a joint position that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety and should remain subject to a detention disposition.

The Board accepted the joint position, finding that absent the disposition, the accused would likely decompensate and engage in aggressive behaviour.

The detention disposition was continued without changes.

The accused, previously found not criminally responsible for firearms offences, appeared for his initial disposition hearing before the Ontario Review Board.

The accused has diagnoses of schizophrenia and substance use disorders.

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

A detention order was issued, granting privileges up to and including living in the community in approved accommodation, subject to conditions including reporting and abstaining from substances.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review of the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for breach of recognizance and criminal harassment.

The accused, diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder and cannabis use disorder, had been detained at a hospital but was living in approved community housing.

Based on the evidence of his treating psychiatrist that his condition was stable and his risk could be managed in the community, the Board found that while he remained a significant threat to public safety, a conditional discharge with a consent to treatment clause was the necessary and appropriate disposition.

The accused was found not criminally responsible for arson and related offences committed while experiencing auditory hallucinations.

At the initial disposition hearing, the Ontario Review Board found the accused to be a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered a detention order at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, with privileges to live in the community in approved housing, subject to conditions including abstention from alcohol and drugs.

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

The accused, who suffers from treatment-resistant schizophrenia and a substance use disorder, requested expanded travel privileges for international travel.

The hospital and Crown supported continuing the existing Detention Order.

The Board found the accused remains a significant threat to public safety, noting his vulnerability to breakthrough psychosis when medication is reduced.

The Board ordered the continuation of the Detention Order with existing conditions, denying the request for expanded travel privileges due to a lack of evidence and planning.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review and a restriction of liberty review for an accused found not criminally responsible for arson.

The accused, who suffers from schizophrenia and progressive cognitive decline, was readmitted to the hospital after his community residence could no longer support his high needs.

The Board accepted expert evidence that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to verbal and physical aggression.

The Board concluded that the restriction of liberty was warranted and remains the least onerous and least restrictive action, continuing his detention at the hospital.

The Ontario Review Board held a mandatory review hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for second-degree murder.

The accused, diagnosed with a schizophrenia spectrum disorder and substance use disorder, had remained stable on a secure forensic unit but refused injectable antipsychotic medication.

The Board found the accused remained a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered a detention disposition at the hospital with expanded privileges for indirectly supervised hospital grounds access, but denied indirectly supervised community passes due to the severity of the index offence and the need for further medication trials.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for an accused previously found not criminally responsible for assault and related charges.

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia and cannabis use disorder, had made progress but recently struggled with substance use and declined a community housing placement.

Relying on expert psychiatric evidence, the Board found the accused remained a significant threat to public safety due to risks of medication non-compliance and substance use if unsupervised.

The Board ordered the continuation of the accused's detention at the hospital with privileges.

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

The accused was previously found not criminally responsible for assault and other offences.

The Board unanimously found that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to the safety of the public due to his schizophrenia and lack of insight.

However, a majority of the Board concluded that his risk could be managed in the community and ordered a conditional discharge, noting his stability in community housing and medication compliance.

A minority would have maintained the previous detention order.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for the accused, who was found not criminally responsible for uttering a death threat.

The accused has diagnoses of schizophrenia and polysubstance use disorder.

Based on a joint submission and psychiatric evidence, the Board found that the accused remains a significant threat to the safety of the public.

The Board ordered a continued Detention Order with privileges, noting that while the accused has had a stable year in a supervised community placement, he remains at high risk of relapse without structure and supervision.

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

The accused had been found not criminally responsible for murder due to schizophrenia.

The Board accepted expert evidence that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety and requires ongoing clinical supervision to prevent deterioration.

The Board ordered the continuation of the conditional discharge with minor amendments to the conditions.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review of the accused, who was found not criminally responsible for second-degree murder.

The accused's treatment team reported stability and compliance with medication, recommending continued detention with privileges up to community living.

The Board found the accused remained a significant threat to public safety due to his major depressive disorder and history of substance-induced psychosis.

The Board ordered continued detention at the hospital with a condition restricting him from attending within 200 meters of his sisters' residences.

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

The accused had previously been found not criminally responsible for two counts of sexual assault.

The hospital, Crown, and accused jointly submitted that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to public safety and that the conditional discharge should be maintained.

The Board accepted the joint submission and the evidence of the treating psychiatrist, finding that the accused's poor insight and history of medication noncompliance posed a high risk of decompensation and violence if absolutely discharged.

The conditional discharge was continued.