J. Cyr

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review for an accused found not criminally responsible for assault and causing a disturbance.

The accused has a history of schizoaffective disorder and substance use.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to mood instability, substance use while on community privileges, and poor coping strategies.

The Board ordered the continuation of the Detention Order at the Secure Forensic Unit with existing conditions, including a community living clause.

The Ontario Review Board held a hearing to review the restriction of liberty (ROL) and the disposition of an accused previously found not criminally responsible for dangerous driving and other offences.

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia, had been readmitted to the secure forensic unit after experiencing paranoid delusions and possessing a knife in his transitional housing.

The Board accepted the uncontradicted psychiatric evidence that the ROL was justified and that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered the continuation of the accused's detention disposition at the secure forensic unit.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review for an accused found not criminally responsible for attempted murder and other offences.

The accused, diagnosed with Schizophrenia and Substance Use Disorder, had remained stable in the community while abstaining from substances and complying with treatment.

The Board accepted the joint submission of the parties and the treating psychiatrist's evidence that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered the continuation of the Conditional Discharge, finding it to be the necessary, appropriate, and least restrictive disposition.

The accused was found not criminally responsible (NCR) on charges including sexual assault, voyeurism, and criminal harassment.

At his first annual review hearing before the Ontario Review Board, the Hospital and the Crown sought a Detention Order, while the accused sought a Conditional Discharge.

The Board found that the accused represents a significant threat to the safety of the public, noting his history of medication non-compliance, the serious nature of the index offences, and the need for a comprehensive psychosexual assessment to address information gaps regarding his risk.

The Board concluded that a Detention Order was the necessary and appropriate disposition, as it was the least onerous and least restrictive means to protect the public while facilitating the accused's reintegration and treatment.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review and a restriction of liberty hearing for an accused previously found not criminally responsible for assault and other offences.

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia and cannabis use disorder, had taken an unauthorized leave from his community residence, used cannabis, and experienced a relapse of psychotic symptoms requiring hospital readmission.

Applying the Winko and Campbell frameworks, the Board found that the restriction of liberty was necessary and appropriate.

The Board further concluded that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety and ordered the continuation of the current detention disposition.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for arson and assault.

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia, had a stable year in the hospital and achieved indirectly supervised community passes.

The Board accepted the joint submission of the parties, finding that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety due to residual psychotic symptoms and the risk of decompensation under stress.

The Board ordered a continuation of the Detention Disposition with a community living clause to facilitate his transition to supportive housing.

The Ontario Review Board held an initial disposition hearing for the accused, who was found not criminally responsible for armed robbery and other offences.

The accused suffers from schizophrenia and has a history of substance abuse.

The Board accepted the joint submission of the parties, finding that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety.

A Detention Order within the Forensic Service was issued, allowing for gradual privileges as his condition improves.

The Ontario Review Board held an initial disposition hearing for the accused, who was found not criminally responsible for aggravated assault and assault with a weapon against his mother.

The accused, diagnosed with an intellectual developmental disorder, was found to represent a significant threat to the safety of the public.

The Board ordered a Detention Order within the Forensic Service, with privileges up to and including living in the community in accommodation approved by the person in charge, to allow for gradual reintegration and necessary supervision.

The Ontario Review Board held a mandatory review hearing for an accused previously found not criminally responsible for assault with a weapon and assault causing bodily harm.

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia, had made some gains but remained incapable of consenting to antipsychotic treatment and experienced recent behavioral incidents.

Accepting a joint submission, the Board found the accused continued to pose a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered a Detention Order within the Forensic Service with privileges up to indirectly supervised passes into the community.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual hearing to review the disposition of the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for criminal harassment and other offences.

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia, had been subject to a detention order at CAMH.

The Board accepted the expert psychiatric evidence that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to her history of treatment non-compliance and risk of decompensation.

However, noting her recent stability, medication compliance, and successful community passes, the Board concluded that a detention order was no longer necessary and ordered a conditional discharge.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review of the accused's Disposition following a finding of not criminally responsible for second-degree murder.

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia, had recently been discharged to community housing and was doing well.

The Board accepted the joint submission of the parties that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered the continuation of the Detention Order without change, noting it was the least restrictive and least onerous Disposition.

The Ontario Review Board held a hearing to review the disposition of the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for assault and assault with a weapon.

The accused has diagnoses of schizophrenia, substance use disorder, and antisocial personality disorder.

Due to repeated substance use and security subversion, the hospital had increased restrictions on his liberty by transferring him to a secure unit.

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

The Board ordered a Detention Disposition and confirmed that the restriction of liberty was necessary and appropriate.

The accused, previously found not criminally responsible for second-degree murder, was discharged to the community but readmitted to the hospital after breaching his community plan, including substance use and failing to attend appointments.

The hospital notified the Ontario Review Board of the restriction of liberty.

The Board held a hearing and found that the significant increase in the restriction of the accused's liberty was necessary, appropriate, and represented the least onerous and least restrictive measure to manage his risk to public safety.

The accused, previously found not criminally responsible for second-degree murder, was living in the community under a Detention Disposition.

Following an incident where he crossed boundaries with a female co-worker and was terminated from his employment, the hospital readmitted him, significantly restricting his liberty.

The Ontario Review Board convened to review the restriction pursuant to s. 672.81(2.1) of the Criminal Code.

Accepting the joint submission of the parties, the Board found that the initial and ongoing restriction of liberty was necessary, appropriate, and represented the least onerous and least restrictive measure to manage the accused's risk to the public.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review of the accused's disposition following a finding of not criminally responsible for assault and assault with a weapon.

The accused, who has diagnoses of Autism Spectrum Disorder and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, had been detained at a forensic psychiatry program.

Based on a joint submission, the Board found that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety due to the risk of mental deterioration and violent acting out if not properly supported.

The Board ordered the continuation of the current detention order with discretionary privileges to allow for a gradual, supported transition to community living.

The Ontario Review Board held an initial hearing to determine whether the accused, previously found unfit to stand trial on various charges, remained unfit.

Based on the evidence of her treating psychiatrist, the accused's mental status had stabilized following medication optimization and abstinence from substances.

The Board found the accused was now able to understand the nature of the proceedings, the roles of court officers, and instruct counsel.

The Board concluded the accused was fit to stand trial and ordered her returned to court, remaining detained at the hospital in the interim.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for breach of probation and other offences.

The accused suffers from treatment-refractory schizophrenia and a substance use disorder.

During the review period, the accused relapsed into cannabis use, which exacerbated his psychotic symptoms and necessitated readmission to the hospital.

The Board accepted the psychiatric evidence that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to his ongoing symptoms, limited insight, and risk of decompensation.

The Board ordered the continuation of the Detention Order to ensure adequate supervision and the ability to rapidly readmit the accused if his mental state deteriorates.

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

The accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for robbery and aggravated assault, is diagnosed with treatment-resistant schizophrenia and substance use disorders.

The Board found that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to the safety of the public due to his fragile mental state, history of violence, and recent unauthorized leave of absence involving substance use.

The Board ordered that the accused remain detained at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health with discretionary privileges up to and including community living.

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

The accused, who was found not criminally responsible for attempted murder in 1991, has a diagnosis of schizoaffective disorder and resides in the community under a detention order.

The majority of the Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to her treatment-resistant illness, lack of insight, and risk of rapid decompensation if she becomes non-compliant with medication.

The majority concluded that a detention order remains the necessary and appropriate disposition to ensure the hospital retains authority over her housing and can rapidly readmit her if her mental state deteriorates.

A dissenting minority would have granted a conditional discharge.

The Ontario Review Board held a hearing to review the disposition of an accused found not criminally responsible for various offences, and to review a restriction of liberty following his readmission to the hospital.

The accused, who suffers from treatment-refractory schizophrenia and substance use disorder, had been living in the community but was readmitted after relapsing on cannabis and exhibiting aggressive behaviour towards co-residents.

The Board accepted the psychiatric evidence that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to his underdeveloped insight, risk of medication non-compliance, and history of violence when unwell.

The Board ordered the continuation of his detention order and found that the hospital's decision to readmit him was the least restrictive and least onerous intervention available.