G. Nexhipi

The accused was found not criminally responsible for uttering threats and assault against his former intimate partner.

At the initial disposition hearing, the Ontario Review Board considered whether the accused posed a significant threat to public safety.

Relying on psychiatric evidence of the accused's bipolar disorder, cannabis use, history of medication non-compliance, and poor insight, the Board concluded that a detention order was necessary.

The Board ordered detention with privileges for community living in approved accommodation, subject to conditions including abstaining from substances and having no contact with the victim.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for first-degree murder.

The accused is diagnosed with treatment-resistant schizophrenia and cognitive impairment, lacking insight into his condition and the need for treatment.

The treatment team testified that the accused requires 24-hour supervision to ensure medication compliance and prevent violent decompensation.

The Board accepted this evidence and ordered the continuation of the current detention order with the same terms and conditions, finding it necessary to protect public safety.

The accused was found not criminally responsible for assault, attempted murder, and weapons offences.

At his initial disposition hearing, the Ontario Review Board found that he continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to his schizophrenia and recent medication change.

The Board ordered a detention order with privileges for community living, subject to strict conditions including medication compliance, abstinence from substances, and no contact with the victims.

The accused was found not criminally responsible for weapons and probation offences.

The Ontario Review Board held an initial hearing to determine the appropriate disposition.

The accused suffers from treatment-resistant schizophrenia and a substance use disorder, lacks insight into his illness, and has a history of weapons possession.

The Board found the accused poses a significant threat to public safety and ordered his detention at the hospital with conditions including substance abstinence and a weapons prohibition.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual hearing to review the disposition of the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for aggravated assault.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to the safety of the public due to his schizophrenia, history of violence, and need for medication compliance.

The Board ordered that the accused remain subject to a Detention Order at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, with amendments to reduce reporting requirements and allow for community living in accommodation approved by the person in charge of the hospital.

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

The accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for indecent act and failure to comply with probation, is currently subject to a Detention Order at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health.

The Board found that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to the safety of the public due to active symptoms of schizophrenia, cognitive impairment, and a propensity for verbal and physical aggression.

The Board ordered that the accused remain subject to the Detention Order, as it is the least onerous and least restrictive disposition available to manage the risk.

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

The accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for violent offences, suffers from treatment-resistant schizophrenia.

The hospital and the Crown recommended a continuation of the Detention Order, while the accused sought a Conditional Discharge.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to his brittle illness, history of severe violence, and need for supervised medication compliance.

The Board ordered that the accused remain subject to his existing Detention Order Disposition.

The accused, previously found not criminally responsible for violent offences, appeared for an annual review of his disposition.

The Ontario Review Board found that he continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to his schizophrenia and history of violence when unwell.

However, noting his stability on medication and successful cohabitation with his wife for over three years, the Board continued his Conditional Discharge but removed the condition prohibiting contact with his wife.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for an accused previously found not criminally responsible for mischief and assault causing bodily harm.

The accused, who suffers from schizoaffective disorder, autism spectrum disorder, and an intellectual disability, sought an absolute discharge.

The hospital and the Attorney General recommended a continued detention order.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to his complex mental illness, lack of insight, and risk of rapid decompensation and violence if he becomes non-compliant with medication.

The Board ordered that the accused remain subject to a detention order at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health.

The Ontario Review Board held a mandatory hearing under s. 672.81(2.1) of the Criminal Code to review the hospital's decision to readmit the accused, who had previously been discharged to the community.

The accused, who was found not criminally responsible for arson, experienced a rapid decompensation in her mental status due to medication non-compliance and the stress of transition.

All parties jointly submitted that the readmission was necessary and appropriate.

The Board accepted the joint submission, finding that the readmission and ongoing detention were the least restrictive alternatives available to the treatment team.

The accused, previously found not criminally responsible for breaking and entering, was living in the community under a detention order.

Following a decline in his mental condition, including paranoid ideation, aggression, and admitted alcohol consumption, he was admitted to the hospital, restricting his liberties.

The Ontario Review Board held a hearing and found that the initial admission and continuing hospitalization were warranted and appropriate to stabilize his condition and manage the risk to public safety.

The Board also approved the addition of a residential treatment clause to the Disposition.

The accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for assaulting a peace officer, was subject to a Restriction of Liberty by the hospital following a positive drug screen for cocaine and concerning behavioural changes.

The Ontario Review Board held a hearing to review the restriction.

The Board found that the restriction was well justified, necessary, appropriate, and the least restrictive and least onerous course of action given the accused's substance use, lack of transparency, and need for close monitoring.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review of the disposition for a young person previously found unfit to stand trial on sexual assault charges.

The Board accepted the joint recommendation of the parties and the medical evidence that the accused remains unfit to stand trial, though not permanently unfit.

The Board ordered the continuation of the detention order with the same terms as the previous year, noting the accused's significant progress and medication compliance.

The Ontario Review Board convened an early hearing to review the Disposition of the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for various offences.

The accused, diagnosed with Schizophrenia and substance use disorders, had a history of non-compliance and ULOAs but recently showed stabilization and appropriate use of passes.

The Board accepted the joint recommendation of the parties and the attending psychiatrist, finding that while the accused remains a significant threat to public safety, his risk can be managed.

The Board ordered the continuation of the Detention Order with the addition of a discretionary privilege to live in supervised community housing.

The Ontario Review Board conducted a hearing to review the restriction of liberty of an NCR accused who was placed in seclusion at a mental health facility.

The accused's mental state had rapidly deteriorated due to medication changes and non-compliance, leading to agitation and aggressive behaviour.

The Board accepted the psychiatric evidence that seclusion was necessary to manage the high risk of unpredictable physical violence.

The Board concluded that the initial and ongoing restriction of liberty was warranted, necessary for public safety, and represented the least onerous and least restrictive intervention available.

The Ontario Review Board held a hearing to review the hospital's decision to restrict the liberty of an accused found not criminally responsible for aggravated assault.

The accused's privileges were reduced from Level 5 to Level 0 due to escalating antisocial and intimidating behaviours towards other patients and staff.

The Board accepted the attending psychiatrist's evidence and found that the restriction was a significant departure from the accused's liberty norm, but was necessary and appropriate for public safety.

The Board concluded the restriction was the least onerous and least restrictive measure available.

The Ontario Review Board held a hearing to review the hospital's decision to significantly restrict the accused's liberty by admitting him to the hospital from the community.

The accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for arson, had been non-compliant with medication, using substances, and expressing violent ideation.

The Board found that the restriction of liberty was necessary, appropriate, and the least onerous measure available for public safety.

The Board also amended the existing disposition on consent to allow for future passes to a residential treatment program and within Southwestern Ontario.

The Ontario Review Board held an initial hearing for a young person found unfit to stand trial on charges including uttering threats and assault with a weapon.

The accused, diagnosed with moderate to severe intellectual disability and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, was found to lack the cognitive capacity to understand court processes or instruct counsel.

The Board concluded the accused remains unfit to stand trial and poses a significant threat to public safety due to emotional dysregulation and aggressive behaviours.

A detention order at a youth centre with supervised community passes was issued.

The Ontario Review Board held a mandatory annual review hearing for an accused previously found not criminally responsible for sexual assault and other offences.

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia and a substance use disorder, was residing in the community under a Conditional Discharge Disposition.

The Board found that while his schizophrenia was well-controlled by medication, his ongoing cocaine use posed a risk of decompensation.

Concluding that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety, the Board ordered the continuation of his conditional discharge with no changes to the conditions.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual hearing and a Restriction of Liberty hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for various offences, including assault and criminal harassment.

The accused, diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder, had been readmitted to the hospital due to a severe manic episode despite adherence to medication.

The Board found the Restriction of Liberty was justified and ordered that the current Disposition of a Detention Order be maintained, with the modification that reporting be increased to once a week.