C. Nelson

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

The accused, who has treatment-refractory schizophrenia and persistent delusions, is currently subject to a detention order but resides in high-support housing.

The Board found that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to the safety of the public due to his risk of rapid decompensation and aggressive behaviour if his delusions are challenged.

The Board ordered the continuation of the current detention order to ensure the ability for rapid readmission to the hospital if necessary.

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.