K. Patel

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

The accused, who has schizophrenia, had been residing in supportive housing and remaining compliant with medication.

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

The Board ordered a Conditional Discharge with conditions, including that he reside in approved housing and have no contact with the victims.

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

The accused, previously found not criminally responsible for criminal harassment, has a diagnosis of Schizophrenia and continues to experience auditory hallucinations.

Following two recent elopements from the hospital and ongoing behavioural issues, the Board found that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered a Detention Disposition within a Secure Forensic Unit and declined to remove the condition requiring supervision of the accused's electronic devices.

The accused, previously found not criminally responsible for second-degree murder, appeared before the Ontario Review Board for an annual disposition review.

He has diagnoses of schizophrenia and substance use disorder.

The Board found that he continues to represent a significant threat to the safety of the public due to ongoing auditory hallucinations, limited insight, and the severity of his index offence.

The Board ordered a continuation of his Detention Disposition at the Forensic Service of Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences, noting his positive progress but emphasizing the need for a gradual and cautious increase in privileges.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review of the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for arson and assault.

The accused suffers from Treatment Resistant Schizophrenia and Cannabis Use Disorder, and has a history of medication non-compliance and substance use while in the hospital.

The Board found that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to the safety of the public due to her lack of insight and risk of decompensation if unsupervised.

The Board ordered a continued Detention Disposition at the hospital, with the addition of a community living clause to motivate the accused and allow the clinical team to seek 24-hour supervised housing.

The accused was found not criminally responsible for causing a disturbance, disarming a peace officer, and failing to comply with probation.

At the initial disposition hearing, the Ontario Review Board found that the accused, who suffers from schizoaffective disorder and severe polysubstance abuse disorder, continues to pose a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered that the accused be detained on a General Forensic Unit at Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences, in accordance with the joint submission of the parties.

The Ontario Review Board held a hearing to review the disposition of the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for robbery and other offences.

The accused has schizoaffective disorder and continues to experience auditory command hallucinations.

The Board found that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety due to his chronic, treatment-resistant mental illness and poor insight.

The Board ordered a continuation of the Detention Disposition within the Forensic Program at Ontario Shores, with privileges up to living in the community in supervised accommodation, as the least onerous and least restrictive disposition to manage his risk.

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

The accused has diagnoses of Schizoaffective Disorder and Cannabis Disorder.

The Board found that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to the safety of the public, noting that his mental state deteriorates and his risk increases when he uses cannabis.

The Board ordered a continued Detention Disposition at Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences, and granted the accused's request for a transfer to the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) to better support his reintegration and access to community resources.