K. Hand

The accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for aggravated assault, appeared before the Ontario Review Board for an annual disposition hearing.

The Board found that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to the safety of the public due to his schizophrenia, substance use disorder, and lack of insight into his condition.

The Board ordered the continuation of his detention at the hospital, concluding it was the least onerous and least restrictive disposition necessary to protect the public and monitor his mental health.

The Ontario Review Board held a mandatory annual review hearing for the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for two counts of second-degree murder.

The accused did not attend the hearing but was represented by counsel.

The Board found that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to the safety of the public due to his major mental illness, substance use disorders, and recent incidents of physical aggression.

The Board ordered the continuation of the current detention order at the hospital without changes to the terms and conditions, concluding that a highly structured and supervised environment remains necessary.

The Ontario Review Board held a mandatory hearing to review the disposition of the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for criminal harassment and failing to comply with probation orders.

The accused suffers from delusional disorder and severe alcohol use disorder.

The Board found that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to the safety of the public due to his mental illness, history of domestic violence, and untested adherence to treatment in the community.

The Board ordered the continuation of the current detention order with privileges, adding a condition that the accused must report any dating or romantic relationships to the hospital.

The Ontario Review Board conducted a mandatory review of the disposition for an accused found not criminally responsible for assault with a weapon.

The Board found that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to the safety of the public due to schizophrenia, substance use disorders, and recent aggressive behaviour.

Concluding that a treatment impasse had been reached after years of limited progress, the Board ordered an independent assessment of the accused's diagnosis and treatment plan.

The Board maintained the detention order, added a cannabis prohibition, removed community living privileges, and declined to order a transfer to another hospital.

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 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 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 conducted an annual review of the accused's disposition.

The accused, previously found not criminally responsible for sexual assault, sought a conditional discharge.

The hospital and the Attorney General recommended continuing the detention order.

Relying on uncontroverted expert psychiatric evidence, the Board found that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety due to a treatment-refractory psychotic disorder, limited insight, and a high risk of rapid decompensation if non-adherent to medication or if using substances.

The Board concluded that a detention order with supervised housing remains the necessary and appropriate disposition.

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 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 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 conducted a mandatory annual review for an accused found not criminally responsible for arson.

The accused, who suffers from treatment-resistant schizophrenia, had a challenging year marked by medication non-compliance, an unauthorized leave of absence, and worsening psychosis.

The Board accepted the hospital's recommendation, finding that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety.

The Board concluded that a continuation of the detention order at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health is the least onerous and least restrictive disposition necessary to protect the public.

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

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia and polysubstance abuse disorder, had been living in the community subject to a conditional discharge.

The treatment team reported a stable year with no readmissions, negative drug screens, and good medication compliance, though the accused continued to experience psychotic symptoms.

The Board accepted the joint submission of the parties and the uncontradicted expert evidence that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety due to his limited insight and risk of decompensation if unsupervised.

The Board ordered the continuation of the conditional discharge with all existing conditions, including a consent to treatment clause and absolute abstinence from intoxicants.

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

The accused, who has schizophrenia, had been living independently in the community under a conditional discharge.

The clinical team reported that he remained stable, compliant with his medication, and had not engaged in any violence.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety but agreed with the joint submission to continue the conditional discharge with loosened conditions, including the removal of the absolute abstinence and weapons prohibition conditions.

The accused was found not criminally responsible (NCR) on charges including sexual assault and sexual interference.

The Ontario Review Board held an initial disposition hearing to determine whether the accused posed a significant threat to public safety.

Relying on expert psychiatric evidence, the Board found that the accused's history of medication non-compliance, substance use, and resulting psychosis posed a real and foreseeable risk of serious harm.

The Board concluded the accused remains a significant threat and ordered a detention order with conditions, including community living subject to hospital approval, to ensure adequate supervision and rapid intervention if decompensation occurs.

The accused was found not criminally responsible in 1993 for assaulting a police officer.

She has been subject to a conditional discharge, residing in a long-term care facility where she receives 24/7 supervised care.

At her annual review hearing, the hospital, the Attorney General, and the accused all agreed that she no longer poses a significant threat to the safety of the public.

The Ontario Review Board accepted the unanimous clinical and legal consensus, finding that the accused's stability and transition to geriatric psychiatry mitigated any risk.

The Board ordered an absolute discharge.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review and a Restriction of Liberty hearing for an accused found unfit to stand trial on a charge of sexual assault.

The hospital had restricted the accused's liberty by readmitting him to re-stabilize his medication after he decompensated in the community.

The Board found the restriction of liberty was necessary and appropriate.

Applying the test from R. v. Bharwani, the Board concluded the accused remains permanently unfit to stand trial due to severe schizophrenia and thought disorder.

The Board further found the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety and ordered the continuation of his Detention Order.

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

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia and neurocognitive disorder, resides in a secure long-term care facility.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to his history of violence when unmedicated, lack of insight, and cognitive decline.

The Board ordered the continuation of the detention disposition, allowing the hospital to maintain authority over his accommodation and facilitate rapid readmission if necessary, with minor amendments to allow escorted access to the Greater Toronto Area.

The accused was found not criminally responsible for aggravated assault in 2023 and was detained at CAMH.

At his annual Review Board hearing, the evidence demonstrated that he had stabilized on antipsychotic medication, remained abstinent from substances, and engaged well with programming, although his insight into his illness remained limited.

The Board found that while he continues to pose a significant threat to public safety, a detention order is no longer necessary.

A conditional discharge was granted, requiring ongoing psychiatric follow-up and medication adherence.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review for an accused found not criminally responsible for criminal harassment and other offences.

The accused, diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder and a personality disorder, had been living in the community on a conditional discharge.

The treatment team, the Attorney General, and the accused jointly submitted that the conditional discharge should be maintained.

The Board accepted the joint submission, finding that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety and that continuing the conditional discharge is the least onerous and least restrictive disposition.