Dr. W. Komer

The Ontario Review Board conducted a mandatory annual review of the accused's disposition under s. 672.81(1) of the Criminal Code.

The accused, previously found NCR for assault causing bodily harm, suffers from schizophrenia and severe substance use disorders.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to the safety of the public due to ongoing substance use, elopements, and rule-breaking behaviour.

The Board ordered the maintenance of the detention order with modifications to allow the accused to attend a residential treatment program for up to six months.

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

The accused sought an additional privilege for indirectly supervised community access for up to six hours.

The treating psychiatrist opposed this, citing the accused's slow progress, need for significant support, and risk of violence if triggered.

The Board accepted the psychiatric evidence, found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety, and ordered the continuation of the existing detention disposition with the same terms and conditions.