E. Siebenmorgen

The accused, previously found unfit to stand trial on account of mental disorder, appeared before the Ontario Review Board for an annual hearing.

Based on the uncontradicted psychiatric evidence, the Board found that the accused's condition had improved, he understood the trial process and the roles of key participants, and he could meaningfully instruct counsel.

The Board concluded the accused was now fit to stand trial and ordered him returned to court.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual hearing for the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for attempted murder.

The accused continues to suffer from schizophrenia and cannabis use disorder, experiencing auditory and visual hallucinations.

Based on the evidence of the treating psychiatrist and a joint submission, the Board concluded that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to the safety of the public.

The previous disposition was renewed on the same conditions.

The Ontario Review Board conducted a hearing to review the disposition of the accused, a dual status offender who was previously found not criminally responsible for assault and uttering threats, and later convicted of manslaughter and designated a dangerous offender.

The accused is currently detained in a Special Handling Unit following a first-degree murder charge related to the death of a fellow inmate.

The Board found that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to the safety of the public due to his extensive history of violence, major mental illness, and serious personality disorder.

The Board ordered that the current detention order remain in place and extended the time for the next review to 24 months.

The Ontario Review Board conducted a mandatory review of the disposition for an accused found not criminally responsible for assault, mischief, and theft.

The accused, diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder and substance use disorders, had previously been granted an absolute discharge but relapsed after discontinuing medication.

The Board accepted the hospital's evidence that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety due to his unstable mental state and resistance to treatment.

The Board ordered the continuation of the Detention Order at the Secure Forensic Unit, finding it to be the least restrictive and least onerous disposition necessary to manage his risk.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for assault with a weapon.

The accused, diagnosed with Bipolar 1 Disorder and a Neuro-Cognitive Disorder, was residing at Providence Care Hospital.

The Board accepted the joint submission of the parties and the evidence of the treating psychiatrist that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to risks of medication non-compliance and relapse.

The Board ordered the continuation of a Detention Order, amending the conditions to allow placement outside the Secure Forensic Unit within the hospital, as no appropriate community accommodation was available.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for assault with a weapon.

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia and antisocial personality disorder, had a history of violent outbursts and was currently detained at a secure forensic unit.

The Board accepted the hospital's evidence that the accused remained a significant threat to public safety due to his mental illness, limited insight, and physical decline.

The Board ordered the continuation of the detention order but amended it to allow the hospital to transfer the accused to a non-forensic unit as a first step toward community reintegration.

The Ontario Review Board conducted a mandatory annual review for an accused found not criminally responsible for assault and assaulting a peace officer.

The accused, who has complex diagnoses including mild intellectual disability and autism spectrum disorder, had been stable in the community for six years but required intensive support.

The Board accepted the joint recommendation of the parties, finding that the accused continued to represent a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered a Detention Order with the same privileges and conditions as the previous disposition, allowing for continued community living in approved accommodation while maintaining the hospital's authority to manage her risk.

The accused was found not criminally responsible for first-degree murder after drowning her 10-month-old daughter while suffering from severe postpartum depression and bipolar disorder.

At her initial Ontario Review Board disposition hearing, all parties agreed she remained a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered her detained at the North Bay Regional Health Centre with a stepwise privilege plan, and directed her eventual transfer to the Southwest Centre for Forensic Mental Health Care to facilitate family support and community reintegration.

The Ontario Review Board held an initial disposition hearing for the accused, who was found not criminally responsible for assaulting a peace officer.

The accused suffers from treatment-refractory schizophrenia and substance use disorders, with a lengthy criminal history and a pattern of non-compliance with medication and court orders.

The Board found that the accused represents a significant threat to the safety of the public.

A detention order was issued with terms recommended by the hospital to allow for a gradual, stepwise approach to community access and monitoring.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for the accused, who was previously found unfit to stand trial on various assault and weapons charges.

The accused had been discharged to a group home but was readmitted to the hospital after punching a co-resident.

The Board found that the accused remained unfit to stand trial, continued to pose a significant threat to public safety, and did not meet the prerequisites for a stay of proceedings.

The Board ordered the continuation of the current detention order, finding the readmission and continued hospitalization to be necessary and appropriate.

The accused was found unfit to stand trial on charges including criminal harassment and assault.

The Ontario Review Board held an initial disposition hearing.

The Board found that the accused continues to be unfit to stand trial and is likely permanently unfit due to a profound intellectual disability.

The Board declined to recommend a stay of proceedings, finding that the accused poses a significant threat to public safety due to his fixation on children and lack of understanding of consequences.

A detention order was issued with conditions, including prohibitions on consuming intoxicating substances and having contact with children under 16 unless accompanied by an adult.

The Ontario Review Board held a hearing to review the accused's fitness to stand trial.

The accused had previously been found unfit to stand trial on charges including assault and failing to comply with a release order.

Based on the hospital report and testimony of the treating psychiatrist, the Board found that the accused's condition had improved with medication and psychoeducation, rendering her fit to stand trial.

The Board ordered her return to court and, finding a high likelihood she would become unfit if released, ordered her continued detention in the hospital pending her court appearance.