Jessica Fuller

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review of the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for second-degree murder due to a substance-induced psychotic episode.

The Board considered expert evidence indicating the accused had recently relapsed into substance use, though without psychotic symptoms.

Applying the factors under s. 672.54 of the Criminal Code, the Board concluded the accused remains a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered the continuation of the detention order with an added condition permitting attendance at an approved residential treatment program.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review of the disposition for an accused found not criminally responsible for robbery.

The accused, who suffers from treatment-resistant schizophrenia and substance use disorders, sought a transfer to another hospital and a continuation of his current privileges.

The hospital and the Attorney General opposed the transfer and sought the removal of certain community access privileges.

Relying on uncontroverted expert evidence, the Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to his lack of insight, impulsivity, and drug-seeking behaviour.

The Board ordered the continuation of the existing detention order with its current terms, finding them to be the least onerous and restrictive, and denied the transfer request as it offered no therapeutic benefit.

The Ontario Review Board held a Restriction of Liberty hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible on account of mental disorder.

The accused, who suffers from schizophrenia and an intellectual disability, was transferred to a more secure unit after absconding from the hospital while on an escorted walk.

The Board found that the restriction of liberty was appropriate and the least onerous measure available, and that continued admission remains necessary to stabilize her psychotic symptoms and secure suitable housing.

The accused was found not criminally responsible (NCR) for offences including assault with a weapon after stabbing a neighbour during a substance-induced psychotic episode.

At the initial Ontario Review Board disposition hearing, the Board adopted a joint submission from the parties.

Based on the undisputed psychiatric evidence, the Board concluded that the accused continues to present a significant threat to public safety due to his severe mental disorder and substance abuse issues.

A detention order was imposed with conditions to facilitate his gradual rehabilitation and reintegration.