J. Ferguson

The Ontario Review Board held a hearing to review the disposition of the accused, who was found unfit to stand trial in 2009 on charges of assault and weapons offences.

The Board determined that the accused remains permanently unfit to stand trial due to an intellectual disability and schizophrenia.

Finding that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety, the Board ordered the continuation of his conditional discharge, emphasizing the necessity of 24-hour supervised housing to manage his risk of violence.

The Ontario Review Board conducted a mandatory review of the accused's disposition.

The accused was previously found not criminally responsible for multiple violent offences due to schizophrenia.

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, particularly due to his history of absconding and substance use which precipitates psychosis.

The Board ordered the continuation of the detention disposition at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health.

The accused was found not criminally responsible for two counts of attempted murder and one count of assault after stabbing his mother and sister.

At his annual review hearing, the Ontario Review Board considered whether he remained a significant threat to public safety.

Relying on expert psychiatric evidence, the Board found that the accused's limited insight into his schizophrenia and cannabis use disorder, combined with his stated intention to stop medication if released, meant he remained a significant threat.

The Board ordered the continuation of his Detention Order at the hospital as the least onerous and least restrictive disposition.

The accused was found not criminally responsible on a charge of aggravated assault after stabbing his father.

At the initial disposition hearing before the Ontario Review Board, the hospital, Crown, and accused jointly recommended a detention order.

The Board accepted the clinical evidence that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety but is responding well to treatment.

The Board ordered the accused detained in a General Forensic Unit at Ontario Shores with specified privileges.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review for an accused found not criminally responsible for violent offences.

The accused had made significant progress over the past five years, remaining stable, medication-compliant, and substance-free while living in the community.

Relying on uncontroverted expert psychiatric evidence, the Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to his history of violence and mental illness.

However, considering his progress, the Board ordered a conditional discharge as the least onerous and restrictive disposition.

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

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia and struggling with recent cocaine use and housing instability, sought a continuation of her Conditional Discharge.

The hospital and the Attorney General supported this position.

The Board found that while the accused continues to represent a significant threat to public safety, her risk is primarily to herself and can be adequately managed in the community.

The Board ordered the continuation of the Conditional Discharge as the least onerous and least restrictive disposition.

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

The accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for uttering threats, suffers from schizoaffective disorder and other mental health conditions.

Based on the hospital report and expert testimony, the Board found that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety due to a risk of medication non-adherence, impulsivity, and a history of arson.

The Board accepted the joint submission of the parties and ordered the continuation of the Detention Order with the same terms and conditions.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review of the accused's disposition following a finding of not criminally responsible for armed robbery and related offences.

The hospital and the Crown jointly recommended a conditional discharge, noting the accused's progress, medication adherence, and transition to a less supervised setting, while maintaining that he remains a significant threat to public safety.

The Board accepted the joint recommendation and ordered a conditional discharge, finding that public safety would not be compromised.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual hearing for an accused previously found unfit to stand trial on charges of breaking and entering and uttering threats.

The hospital and the Attorney General recommended continued detention on a Secure Forensic Unit with discretion to transfer to a General Forensic Unit.

The Board accepted the hospital's evidence that the accused remains unfit to stand trial and lacks insight into her illness.

Considering public safety, her mental condition, and reintegration needs, the Board ordered her continued detention on a Secure Forensic Unit with discretion to transfer.

The accused was found not criminally responsible on a charge of attempted murder after shooting a victim in the chest.

At the initial disposition hearing before the Ontario Review Board, all parties jointly recommended a detention order.

The Board accepted the psychiatric evidence that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety due to schizophrenia and substance use disorder.

The Board ordered the accused detained at the General Forensic Service of Ontario Shores with specified privileges and prohibitions.

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

The accused, who was found not criminally responsible for assault and weapons offences, suffers from schizoaffective disorder and polysubstance use disorders.

The majority of the Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety, citing his recent unauthorized leave of absence, substance use, and resulting decompensation.

The Board ordered his continued detention at the hospital with amended conditions, including restoring a prohibition against cannabis use.

A dissenting member would have granted an absolute discharge, finding the risk of serious harm was not established.

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

The accused was previously found not criminally responsible for assault with a weapon and other offences.

The hospital and the Attorney General submitted that there should be no change to the current detention order, while the accused requested a conditional discharge.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety, noting his fragile mental status, ongoing psychotic symptoms exacerbated by cannabis use, and need for close supervision.

The Board ordered that the accused's care continue under the same terms as his current disposition.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review for an accused found not criminally responsible for aggravated assault.

The accused suffers from treatment-resistant schizoaffective disorder and cannabis use disorder.

The treatment team testified that the accused remains a significant risk to the public, particularly in the context of substance use or medication non-compliance.

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

The Board ordered that the accused remain subject to a detention order with discretionary privileges, including community living in approved accommodation.

The accused was found not criminally responsible for robbery, attempted break and enter, and aggravated assault.

The Ontario Review Board held a disposition hearing under s. 672.47(1) of the Criminal Code.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to the safety of the public due to schizophrenia and substance use disorder.

The Board ordered the accused detained at the Secure Forensic Service of the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health with conditions, including a prohibition from being within 500 meters of the index offences' location, and denied indirectly supervised passes.

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

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia and substance use disorder, sought a conditional discharge.

The hospital and Attorney General recommended maintaining the current detention order with discretionary privileges.

The Board accepted the uncontroverted psychiatric evidence that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to ongoing substance use and fluctuating insight, and that a detention order remains necessary to manage his risks in the community.

The accused, previously found not criminally responsible for assault and aggravated assault, appeared before the Ontario Review Board for an annual review of his conditional discharge.

The accused requested an absolute discharge, while the hospital and the Attorney General recommended maintaining the current disposition to monitor his mental stability following a recent reduction in his antipsychotic medication.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety and ordered that his care continue under the same terms as his current conditional discharge.

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

The accused, diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder, had been progressing well until a recent alleged assault on another patient resulted in the suspension of his passes.

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

The joint submission to maintain the current disposition was accepted, and the accused's request for travel passes to the UK and Saudi Arabia was denied as premature.

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

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia and cannabis use disorder, resides in the community and has made progress in medication adherence with significant support.

The Board accepted the joint submission of the parties, finding that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to limited insight and risk of relapse.

The current disposition discharging the accused on conditions was maintained.

The accused was found not criminally responsible for communicating safeguarded information about a nuclear power plant to a foreign entity or terrorist group during a manic episode.

At his initial disposition hearing before the Ontario Review Board, the hospital and the accused sought an absolute discharge, while the Attorney General sought a conditional discharge.

The majority of the Board found that the accused no longer posed a significant threat to the safety of the public, noting his current stability, medication compliance, abstinence from substances, and strong family support.

The accused was granted an absolute discharge.

A dissenting member would have ordered a conditional discharge due to concerns about insight and historical medication non-compliance.

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

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia, had a positive year in hospital with no concerning behaviours.

The Board found that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to public safety due to his history of violence when non-compliant with medication and experiencing psychotic symptoms.

The Board ordered the continuation of the detention order with amended conditions to allow for a supervised transition into supportive housing in the community.