Kevin McKenna

The accused, who was found unfit to stand trial for murder in 2017 due to treatment-resistant schizophrenia, appeared for an annual Review Board hearing.

The hospital and Crown recommended continued detention with gradually increasing privileges, including indirectly supervised community passes.

The panel accepted the treating psychiatrist's evidence that the accused remains unfit to stand trial and poses a significant threat to public safety.

The panel ordered a continued detention order with the recommended privileges, noting the accused's recent progress and lack of violent episodes over the past year.

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 substance use disorder, has a history of suicidal ideation and emotional dysregulation.

The treating psychiatrist testified that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety due to limited insight, emotional fragility, and risk of relapse.

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

The Board ordered the continuation of the current detention order with the same terms and conditions.

The accused, previously found not criminally responsible for assault with a weapon and forcible confinement against his mother, appeared before the Ontario Review Board for an annual review.

The hospital recommended an absolute discharge, noting three years of symptom-free stability, abstinence from cannabis, and strong family support.

The Crown opposed, citing diagnostic uncertainty and the severity of the index offences.

Applying the threshold from Winko, the Board concluded the accused no longer posed a significant threat to public safety and granted an absolute discharge.

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

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia, had been living independently in the community but struggled with medication adherence, lack of motivation, and ongoing delusions.

The treating psychiatrist and all parties recommended continuing the conditional discharge.

The Board agreed, finding that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety and would likely decompensate without the external control and support provided by a conditional discharge.

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

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia, had been living in the community under a conditional discharge.

The treating psychiatrist testified that the accused had a positive year, remained compliant with medication, and had negative drug screens, though he continued to experience some hallucinations and anxiety.

The Board concluded that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety and ordered the continuation of the conditional discharge, but removed the prohibition against alcohol consumption as recommended by all parties.

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

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

While the accused remained stable over the past year with support and supervision, he continues to have limited insight into his illness and requires ongoing assistance with daily activities.

The Board accepted the joint recommendation of the parties and the treating psychiatrist, concluding that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety.

The detention order was continued with the same terms and conditions.

The accused was found not criminally responsible for dangerous driving and other offences.

The Ontario Review Board held an initial disposition hearing.

The accused has a lengthy criminal record, schizoaffective disorder, and a history of severe substance use and non-compliance with medication.

The panel accepted the hospital's recommendation, finding that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety.

A detention order was issued with privileges limited to accompanied access to the community.

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

The accused requested a conditional discharge or a transfer to CAMH, while the hospital recommended continued detention in the Forensic Program at Ontario Shores.

The Board found that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety due to his persistent stalking behaviour, lack of insight, and history of medication non-compliance.

The Board ordered continued detention at Ontario Shores, denying the transfer to CAMH, but modified privileges to allow indirectly supervised passes within Ontario.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual hearing to review the conditional discharge of the accused, who was found not criminally responsible for assault in 2004.

The accused, diagnosed with treatment-resistant schizophrenia, sought an absolute discharge.

The hospital and the Crown argued that he remains a significant threat to public safety and requires continued supervision.

The Board found that the accused lacks insight into his condition, has a history of aggressive behaviour, and would likely stop taking his medication if discharged.

Concluding that the accused remains a significant threat to the safety of the public, the Board ordered the continuation of the current conditional discharge.

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

The hospital and the Crown recommended continuing the detention order with amended conditions for community access and reporting.

The Board found the accused remained a significant threat to public safety due to recent physical assaults, impulsivity, and non-compliance with rules.

The Board ordered the continuation of the detention order with the recommended amendments to manage the risk to public safety.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual hearing to review the disposition of the accused, who was found not criminally responsible for first-degree murder and criminal negligence causing death.

The accused has diagnoses of schizophrenia and substance use disorders, and a history of decompensation and non-compliance when granted increased liberty in the community.

The Board found that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety due to his mental illness, substance use, lack of insight, and antisocial attitudes.

The Board ordered the continuation of the detention order, including a transfer to a different mental health centre.

The accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for uttering a threat, was readmitted to the hospital after his condition deteriorated, suspected to be due to substance use.

A restriction of liberty hearing was held to determine if the readmission was necessary and warranted under s. 672.81(2.1) of the Criminal Code.

The Ontario Review Board found that the initial readmission was justified due to the accused's manic-like symptoms and potential risk.

However, the Board concluded that the evidence did not support detaining the accused in the hospital beyond nine days after his readmission, as he had returned to his baseline condition.

The accused, previously found not criminally responsible for breaking and entering, was living in the community under a detention order.

Following a decline in his mental condition, including paranoid ideation, aggression, and admitted alcohol consumption, he was admitted to the hospital, restricting his liberties.

The Ontario Review Board held a hearing and found that the initial admission and continuing hospitalization were warranted and appropriate to stabilize his condition and manage the risk to public safety.

The Board also approved the addition of a residential treatment clause to the Disposition.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review of the Disposition for an accused found not criminally responsible for two counts of second-degree murder.

The hospital recommended continuing the detention order with additional privileges for indirectly supervised community access, which the accused supported but the Crown opposed.

The Board found that while the accused remains a significant threat to public safety, his progress in treatment warranted cautious reintegration.

The Board ordered the continuation of the Disposition with the requested community passes, restricting vocational access in Southern Ontario to a 50 km radius.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual hearing to review the disposition of the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for break and enter, attempted murder, and kidnapping.

The hospital recommended continuing the detention order with additional privileges, including indirect supervision in the community, citing the accused's significant improvement and adherence to treatment for schizophrenia.

The Board concluded that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety but agreed that a continuation of the detention order with the suggested additional privileges was necessary and appropriate.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for assault with intent to resist arrest and assaulting a peace officer.

The accused is diagnosed with Schizophrenia and Cannabis Use Disorder.

The hospital and the Crown recommended continuing the current detention order, which the accused supported.

The Board found that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety due to ongoing psychotic symptoms, lack of insight into substance use, and the risk of deterioration without supervision.

The current detention order was continued with the same terms and conditions.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for attempted murder.

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia, had remained stable in the community on a conditional discharge while residing with his parents.

All parties agreed that the accused continued to pose a significant threat to public safety but supported the continuation of the conditional discharge with a transfer of his psychiatric care to a hospital closer to his residence.

The Board ordered the continuation of the conditional discharge and approved the transfer of care.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for the accused, who was found not criminally responsible for assault with a weapon and aggravated assault in 2007.

The accused has a complex psychiatric history, including diagnoses of autism spectrum disorder, borderline personality disorder, substance use disorders, and schizophrenia.

Her condition fluctuates significantly, often deteriorating following substance use, leading to aggressive and threatening behaviour.

The Board concluded that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety.

The existing detention order was continued, with a modification to remove the restriction that her cannabis use comply with lower-risk guidelines, as she is incapable of following them.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual hearing to review the disposition of the accused, who was found not criminally responsible for aggravated assault and disguise with intent.

The accused has a history of schizophrenia, cannabis use disorder, and medication non-compliance.

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

The Board ordered the continuation of the detention order with the added privilege of indirectly supervised passes into the community, but denied the request for community living due to the risk of relapse and the family's lack of insight into his illness.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual hearing to review the disposition of the accused, who was found not criminally responsible for uttering threats.

The accused has a lengthy history of crystal methamphetamine use, which consistently leads to a rapid deterioration in his mental health and readmissions to the hospital.

Although the accused had recently been abstinent and his antipsychotic medication was eliminated without a resurgence of psychotic symptoms, the treating psychiatrist and the hospital recommended continuing the detention order due to the high risk of relapse.

The Board agreed, finding that a detention order remains necessary and appropriate to protect public safety and ensure the hospital can rapidly readmit the accused if his condition deteriorates.