J. Watts

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for the accused, who was found not criminally responsible for second-degree murder in 1992.

The accused has schizoaffective disorder and a moderate intellectual disability.

The Board accepted a joint submission to maintain the accused's conditional discharge, noting his stable mental status and successful transition to a community residence, while finding he continues to pose a significant threat to public safety requiring ongoing supervision.

The Ontario Review Board conducted a mandatory annual review for an accused found not criminally responsible for assault and assaulting a peace officer.

The accused, who has complex diagnoses including mild intellectual disability and autism spectrum disorder, had been stable in the community for six years but required intensive support.

The Board accepted the joint recommendation of the parties, finding that the accused continued to represent a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered a Detention Order with the same privileges and conditions as the previous disposition, allowing for continued community living in approved accommodation while maintaining the hospital's authority to manage her risk.

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

The accused was previously found not criminally responsible for assault and failure to comply with probation.

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

The Board ordered a conditional discharge on the same terms as the previous disposition, noting the accused's progress and abstinence from substances.

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

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia and antisocial personality disorder, had a history of violent outbursts and was currently detained at a secure forensic unit.

The Board accepted the hospital's evidence that the accused remained a significant threat to public safety due to his mental illness, limited insight, and physical decline.

The Board ordered the continuation of the detention order but amended it to allow the hospital to transfer the accused to a non-forensic unit as a first step toward community reintegration.

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

The accused, diagnosed with Bipolar 1 Disorder and a Neuro-Cognitive Disorder, was residing at Providence Care Hospital.

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 due to risks of medication non-compliance and relapse.

The Board ordered the continuation of a Detention Order, amending the conditions to allow placement outside the Secure Forensic Unit within the hospital, as no appropriate community accommodation was available.

The Ontario Review Board conducted a mandatory review of the disposition for an accused found not criminally responsible for assault, mischief, and theft.

The accused, diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder and substance use disorders, had previously been granted an absolute discharge but relapsed after discontinuing medication.

The Board accepted the hospital's evidence that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety due to his unstable mental state and resistance to treatment.

The Board ordered the continuation of the Detention Order at the Secure Forensic Unit, finding it to be the least restrictive and least onerous disposition necessary to manage his risk.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for three counts of sexual assault.

The accused's diagnoses include schizophrenia and multiple substance use disorders.

The Board accepted the uncontroverted evidence of the treating psychiatrist that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to the safety of the public.

The Board ordered a Detention Disposition with terms and conditions, including a community living provision and a weapons prohibition, finding it necessary and appropriate to manage the threat while meeting the accused's needs.

The accused, previously found not criminally responsible for assault, was subject to an annual review of his Conditional Discharge by the Ontario Review Board.

The accused requested an Absolute Discharge.

The Board considered expert psychiatric evidence indicating the accused suffers from treatment-refractory paranoid schizophrenia, lacks insight into his illness, and would likely cease medication and decompensate if discharged absolutely.

The Board found the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety and ordered that the existing Conditional Discharge remain in place without amendment.

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

The accused was previously found not criminally responsible for various offences including assault with a weapon.

The Board heard evidence from the attending psychiatrist that the accused continues to suffer from schizophrenia and substance use disorders, and would likely disengage from treatment if left to his own devices.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety and ordered that his detention order be continued.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for an accused previously found not criminally responsible for threatening death or bodily harm.

The accused, diagnosed with Schizoaffective Disorder and other conditions, had been living successfully in a supervised group home under a Conditional Discharge.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to his major mental illness, underdeveloped insight, and risk of noncompliance with medication if unsupervised.

The Board ordered the continuation of the Conditional Discharge with the removal of the condition requiring alcohol and drug testing, as the accused had no recent history of substance abuse.

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

The accused suffers from delusional disorder and cannabis use disorder.

The Board accepted the uncontroverted psychiatric evidence that the accused lacks insight into his illness and would likely decompensate and pose a risk of serious harm if released without supports.

The Board found the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety and ordered a continuation of his detention disposition with a minor amendment to his conditions.

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

The accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for various offences including assault and uttering threats, suffers from treatment-refractory schizophrenia and stimulant use disorder.

The Board accepted the psychiatric evidence that the accused continues to experience command hallucinations and requires intensive hospital monitoring.

The Board concluded that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety and ordered that his Detention Order be continued.

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 committed while experiencing psychosis exacerbated by cannabis use, sought a Conditional Discharge to return to his home community.

The hospital and the Attorney General recommended continuing the Detention Order.

Relying on uncontroverted psychiatric evidence, the Board found the accused continued to pose a significant threat to public safety.

The Board concluded a Detention Order remained necessary to allow the hospital to oversee his gradual reintegration and ensure prompt readmission if his mental state deteriorated.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review for an accused found not criminally responsible for second-degree murder.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to his Schizoaffective Disorder, Moderate Intellectual Disability, and history of violence when unmedicated.

The Board renewed his Conditional Discharge Disposition, noting he remains stable on medication and is awaiting an appropriate supervised community placement.

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 Schizophrenia, PTSD, and Polysubstance Use Disorder.

While the accused made significant progress over the past year, including medication compliance and near abstinence from substances, the Board accepted uncontroverted expert psychiatric evidence that he continues to pose a significant threat to public safety.

The Board concluded that a continuation of the existing Detention Order was the necessary and appropriate Disposition to safely manage his risk and support his gradual reintegration.