E.R. Kruzick

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review of the disposition for an accused found not criminally responsible for arson and breach of probation.

The hospital and the Attorney General jointly submitted that the accused no longer posed a significant threat to public safety and should receive an absolute discharge.

The Board accepted the expert evidence that the accused's mental status remained stable despite his use of legal substances, and that his risk to the public was low.

Finding that the significant threat threshold was not met, the Board granted an absolute discharge.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review of the disposition for an accused previously found not criminally responsible for endangering life and arson.

The hospital, Crown, and accused jointly recommended an absolute discharge.

The Board accepted the treating psychiatrist's evidence that the accused is clinically stable, compliant with medication, and has ceased using cocaine.

Finding that the accused no longer represents a significant threat to public safety, the Board granted an absolute discharge.