Dr. P. Wright

The accused, who was previously found unfit to stand trial on charges including communicating with a person for the purpose of counselling suicide and making explicit material available to a child, appeared before the Ontario Review Board for an annual hearing.

The accused suffers from moderate intellectual disability and fetal alcohol syndrome disorder.

The Board accepted psychiatric evidence that the accused remains permanently unfit to stand trial but no longer poses a significant threat to the safety of the public, given the absence of any concerning behaviour since 2022 and the close supervision provided by his family.

The Board ordered that the matter be returned to court to determine whether a permanent stay of proceedings is warranted.

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

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia, autism spectrum disorder, and intellectual developmental disorder, had successfully transitioned to a staff-supported community group home during the reporting period.

The Board accepted the joint submission of the parties and the uncontroverted expert evidence that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered that the detention disposition be maintained, as the accused requires continuous supervision and medication prompts, but expanded his geographic privileges to include Southern and Southwestern Ontario.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for assault causing bodily harm.

The parties presented a joint position that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to his schizoaffective disorder and history of substance use.

The Board accepted the joint recommendation, finding that absent a disposition, the accused would likely become non-compliant with medication and decompensate.

The Board ordered a renewal of the detention disposition with privileges, including supervised community accommodation.