J. Goldenberg

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review for an accused previously found not criminally responsible for assault with a weapon and other offences.

The hospital, Crown, and accused jointly recommended a Conditional Discharge, agreeing that while the accused remains a significant threat to public safety, his risk can be managed in the community.

The Board accepted the joint recommendation, noting the accused's medication compliance and positive progress, and granted a Conditional Discharge with a no-contact provision.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review for an accused previously found not criminally responsible for mischief, assault causing bodily harm, and weapons dangerous.

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia and neurocognitive disorder, is currently residing in a locked geriatric unit and requires significant care.

The hospital and the Attorney General supported an absolute discharge.

The Board found that the accused no longer poses a significant threat to public safety and granted an absolute discharge.

The Ontario Review Board held a mandatory hearing to review the conditional discharge of the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for attempted murder and firearms offences.

The accused sought an absolute discharge or, alternatively, the removal of the condition requiring him to take prescribed medication.

The majority of the Board found that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to public safety due to his schizophrenia, lack of insight, and the risk of decompensation if he stops his medication.

The majority concluded that the treatment condition remains necessary and appropriate.

A minority would have removed the treatment condition to test the accused's voluntary compliance.

The Ontario Review Board held a Restriction of Liberty hearing after the hospital reported that the accused had been in seclusion for more than seven days.

The accused, an ultra-treatment resistant patient, was placed in seclusion after an unprovoked attempt to strike a staff member.

The Board accepted the psychiatric evidence that the seclusion was warranted and found that the ongoing seclusion from May 8 to May 28 remained the least onerous and least restrictive decision consistent with public safety available to the hospital.

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

The accused was previously found not criminally responsible for attempt murder and aggravated assault.

The hospital, Crown, and accused jointly recommended a conditional discharge, agreeing that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety but has made positive progress in his treatment for schizophrenia.

The Board accepted the joint recommendation and ordered a conditional discharge.

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

The accused was previously found unfit to stand trial on charges of assault causing bodily harm and failing to comply with probation.

Based on the hospital report and testimony from the treating psychiatrist, the Board found that the accused remains unfit to stand trial due to schizophrenia and an intellectual developmental disorder.

The Board ordered that the accused be detained in a Secure Forensic Unit, with discretion given to the person in charge to transfer him to a General Forensic Unit when appropriate, and granted indirectly supervised hospital and grounds passes.

The accused, previously found not criminally responsible for various weapons offences, was subject to an annual review hearing before the Ontario Review Board.

The hospital, supported by the Attorney General and the accused, recommended a Conditional Discharge, noting the accused's stability, medication compliance, and successful employment in the community.

The Board accepted the clinical evidence that while the accused remains a significant threat to public safety, this risk can be readily managed in the community.

The Board ordered a Conditional Discharge without a specified community residence or substance prohibition.

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

The accused had been found not criminally responsible for assault with a weapon and theft.

The hospital and the Attorney General recommended continuing the conditional discharge, while the accused sought an absolute discharge.

Relying on the treating psychiatrist's evidence that the accused's schizoaffective disorder is brittle and requires strict clozapine monitoring, the Board found the accused remains a significant threat to public safety.

The conditional discharge was continued with minor modifications.

The Ontario Review Board held a restriction of liberty hearing after the hospital transferred the accused from a general forensic unit to a secure forensic unit due to decompensation, medication noncompliance, and threatening behaviour.

The Board accepted the hospital's evidence that the transfer was necessary to manage the accused's inappropriate conduct, risk of absconding, and threats.

The Board concluded that the ongoing stay in the secure unit represented the least onerous and least restrictive decision available to the hospital.

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 and moderate intellectual disability, had been stable with no acts of violence over the past year.

The hospital, Crown, and accused jointly recommended continuing the detention order with an amendment to increase the duration of indirectly supervised community passes.

The Board accepted the joint recommendation, finding the accused remains a significant threat to public safety, and directed a pre-hearing conference to address housing and passport funding delays.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review of the disposition for an accused found not criminally responsible for first-degree murder.

The accused sought an absolute discharge, arguing she no longer posed a significant threat to public safety.

The hospital and Crown recommended continuing the conditional discharge, citing her ongoing need for a forensic clinical team, recent substance use, and the gravity of the index offence.

The Board accepted the unanimous clinical evidence that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety and ordered the continuation of the conditional discharge, with the removal of two specific clauses on consent.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an initial disposition hearing for the accused, who was found not criminally responsible for violent offences including assault and robbery.

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia, lacked insight into his illness and resisted medication.

The Board found the accused remained a significant threat to public safety and ordered his detention in a Secure Forensic Unit, with discretion for the hospital to transfer him to a General Forensic Unit as his condition improves.

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

All parties jointly recommended a continuation of the Detention Order with expanded privileges, including the privilege of living in the community in approved accommodation.

The Board accepted the joint recommendation, finding that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety but has made sufficient progress to warrant community living privileges and expanded community passes.

The Ontario Review Board held an initial disposition hearing for the accused, who had been found unfit to stand trial on multiple charges including aggravated assault and assault with a weapon.

Based on psychiatric evidence indicating cognitive difficulties and a history of seizures, the Board found the accused remains unfit to stand trial.

The Board ordered a detention order at the hospital with specified privileges, including the ability to live in an approved community residence, in accordance with a joint recommendation.

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

The accused sought an amendment to his detention order to allow the consumption of alcohol in the presence of approved persons.

The Board found that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to public safety due to his schizoaffective disorder, history of aggression, and limited insight.

Relying on evidence from the treating psychiatrist regarding the disinhibiting effects of alcohol and a past incident of severe intoxication, the Board concluded that the requested amendment would unacceptably increase the risk to the public.

The current detention order was continued without change.

The accused, previously found not criminally responsible for robbery and other offences, was subject to an annual review and a restriction of liberty hearing following his readmission to a secure forensic unit due to substance relapse and mental state changes.

The Ontario Review Board found he continued to pose a significant threat to public safety.

While his readmission to the hospital was deemed necessary and appropriate, his placement in a secure forensic unit was not justified, as it was solely due to bed shortages.

The Board ordered his continued detention but directed his transfer to a general forensic unit.

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

The accused, who has diagnoses of schizophrenia and substance use disorders, had made some progress but continued to experience psychotic symptoms and engage in substance use.

All parties jointly recommended the continuation of the detention order.

The Board accepted the joint recommendation, finding that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety and that a detention order at the hospital is necessary and appropriate.

The Ontario Review Board held an initial disposition hearing for the accused, who was previously found unfit to stand trial on charges of assault and failure to comply with a probation order.

Based on the hospital report and expert testimony, the Board found that the accused remains unfit to stand trial due to schizophrenia, intellectual disability, and alcohol use disorder.

The Board ordered that the accused be subject to a Detention Order within the Secure Forensic Unit of the hospital, with specific privileges and prohibitions, including indirectly supervised community passes.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for the accused, who was found not criminally responsible for assaulting a peace officer and failing to comply with probation.

The accused suffers from schizoaffective disorder and multiple substance use disorders.

The Board found that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to the safety of the public due to her major mental illness, personality traits, and history of substance use.

The Board ordered the continuation of the current detention order with minor changes, as jointly recommended by the parties.

The Ontario Review Board held a hearing to review the disposition of the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for careless storage of a firearm.

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia, sought amendments to his detention order, including the removal of substance testing, removal of a no-contact order, and expansion of his travel privileges.

The Board found that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to public safety due to his lack of insight, minimization of the index offence, and risk of medication non-compliance.

The Board ordered the continuation of the detention order, removed the substance testing requirement, maintained the no-contact order, and slightly expanded the travel radius to accommodate a college graduation.