L. Banks

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for breach of probation and other offences.

The accused suffers from treatment-refractory schizophrenia and a substance use disorder.

During the review period, the accused relapsed into cannabis use, which exacerbated his psychotic symptoms and necessitated readmission to the hospital.

The Board accepted the psychiatric evidence that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to his ongoing symptoms, limited insight, and risk of decompensation.

The Board ordered the continuation of the Detention Order to ensure adequate supervision and the ability to rapidly readmit the accused if his mental state deteriorates.

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

The accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for robbery and aggravated assault, is diagnosed with treatment-resistant schizophrenia and substance use disorders.

The Board found that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to the safety of the public due to his fragile mental state, history of violence, and recent unauthorized leave of absence involving substance use.

The Board ordered that the accused remain detained at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health with discretionary privileges up to and including community living.

The hospital requested an early review of the accused's disposition to recommend transferring his care to the Southwest Centre for Forensic Mental Health Care, following his relocation to Windsor for employment.

The accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for assault with a weapon, continues to suffer from schizophrenia and a substance use disorder.

The Ontario Review Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety.

The Board approved the transfer and ordered that the accused remain subject to a Detention Order Disposition to ensure adequate supervision and risk management in his new community.

The Ontario Review Board held a hearing to review the disposition of an accused found not criminally responsible for various offences, and to review a restriction of liberty following his readmission to the hospital.

The accused, who suffers from treatment-refractory schizophrenia and substance use disorder, had been living in the community but was readmitted after relapsing on cannabis and exhibiting aggressive behaviour towards co-residents.

The Board accepted the psychiatric evidence that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to his underdeveloped insight, risk of medication non-compliance, and history of violence when unwell.

The Board ordered the continuation of his detention order and found that the hospital's decision to readmit him was the least restrictive and least onerous intervention available.

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

The accused, who was found not criminally responsible for attempted murder in 1991, has a diagnosis of schizoaffective disorder and resides in the community under a detention order.

The majority of the Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to her treatment-resistant illness, lack of insight, and risk of rapid decompensation if she becomes non-compliant with medication.

The majority concluded that a detention order remains the necessary and appropriate disposition to ensure the hospital retains authority over her housing and can rapidly readmit her if her mental state deteriorates.

A dissenting minority would have granted a conditional discharge.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for an accused found NCRMD for attempted murder.

The accused, diagnosed with Schizophrenia and substance use disorders, had a successful year with no violence, maintained abstinence, and complied with his medication.

The Board found that he continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to the risk of relapse and decompensation without supervision.

The Board ordered a continuation of his Detention Order with community living privileges, and granted a joint request to add a travel pass for up to 14 days outside of Canada, subject to hospital approval.

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

The accused, who was found not criminally responsible for several violent offences, is currently detained at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health.

The Board accepted the joint recommendation of the parties and the evidence of the attending psychiatrist that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to residual psychotic symptoms and limited insight.

The Board ordered the continuation of the Detention Order, finding it to be the least onerous and least restrictive disposition necessary to manage his risk, but removed a condition requiring substance testing.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review hearing for the accused, a dual status offender who was previously found not criminally responsible for property offences and subsequently convicted of second-degree murder.

The accused has a lengthy history of institutional violence and is currently detained in a federal penitentiary.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to the safety of the public due to his mental health diagnoses, history of violence, and recent assaults while incarcerated.

The Board ordered that the accused remain subject to a Detention Order at the Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care, to take effect when he is no longer subject to a term of imprisonment.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review of the disposition for Adam Sean Palmer, a dual status offender who was found not criminally responsible for second-degree murder and later designated a Dangerous Offender following severe institutional violence.

The Board found that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety due to his partially treatment-resistant schizophrenia, antisocial personality disorder, and history of unpredictable, unprovoked violence.

The Board maintained the existing disposition ordering his detention at a high-secure forensic hospital upon the cessation of his penitentiary sentence, and declined to order a placement hearing, finding that his current placement in the federal penitentiary system is necessary to safely manage his acute risk.

The accused was found not criminally responsible for multiple sexual assaults and other offences.

At the initial Ontario Review Board disposition hearing, all parties agreed the accused remained a significant threat to public safety.

The hospital and Crown recommended a Detention Order to the Forensic Service, while the accused sought placement in a General Forensic Unit.

Relying on the attending psychiatrist's evidence that the accused's symptoms were well controlled and his risk could be managed, the Board ordered detention in a General Forensic Unit with privileges up to community living.

The Ontario Review Board held an initial disposition hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for multiple unprovoked assaults.

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia and a substance use disorder, was residing in the community at a staffed residence.

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

A Detention Order to a General Forensic Unit was issued, allowing the accused to live in the community subject to conditions, including reporting to the hospital at least once every two weeks and an absolute prohibition on alcohol and substance use.

The accused was found not criminally responsible for exposure for a sexual purpose and indecent acts.

At the initial disposition hearing, the Ontario Review Board considered psychiatric evidence indicating the accused suffers from schizoaffective disorder.

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

A Detention Order was issued with conditions including a weapons prohibition and a no-contact order regarding the victims.

The accused, who was found not criminally responsible for assault, underwent an annual Review Board hearing.

The hospital had transferred the accused to a secure forensic unit due to a deterioration in mental state and lack of engagement with treatment.

The Board found the transfer was a restriction of liberty but was warranted and the least restrictive option.

The Board concluded the accused remains a significant threat to public safety and ordered continued detention at the hospital in a secure forensic unit, with discretion for the hospital to transfer the accused to a general unit if appropriate.

The accused was found not criminally responsible for arson and mischief.

At the initial Ontario Review Board hearing, the Board found that the accused poses a significant threat to public safety due to his schizophrenia, cannabis use disorder, and history of medication non-compliance.

The Board ordered a Detention Order at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health with privileges up to living in the community, rejecting the accused's request for a Conditional Discharge.

The accused was found not criminally responsible (NCR) for multiple assault charges and referred to the Ontario Review Board for an initial disposition hearing.

The Board found that the accused, who suffers from schizoaffective disorder and a substance use disorder, remains floridly psychotic and lacks insight into her illness.

The Board concluded that she poses a significant threat to public safety and ordered her detained at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health.

The Board declined to grant a community living privilege, accepting expert evidence that it would be counter-therapeutic and that the accused is not a realistic candidate for discharge in the upcoming year.

The accused, previously found not criminally responsible for two counts of second-degree murder, underwent an annual review of his Disposition by the Ontario Review Board.

The Board found that he continues to represent a significant threat to the safety of the public due to his history of violence, maladaptive personality traits, and challenging behaviours in the hospital.

Given his complex medical needs and a request to be closer to family, the Board ordered his transfer from CAMH to St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton under a Detention Order with specific conditions.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for sexual assault and criminal harassment.

The accused, diagnosed with Bipolar Affective Disorder and Cannabis Use Disorder, has remained stable but continues to decline psychotropic medication and minimizes the risks of his past cannabis use.

The Board accepted the treatment team's evidence that the accused remains vulnerable to rapid decompensation without medication.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to the safety of the public and ordered the continuation of his Detention Order at a General Forensic Unit.

The accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for assault causing bodily harm, was subject to an early review hearing by the Ontario Review Board.

The accused suffers from schizophrenia and substance use disorders, and remains psychotic despite medication.

The Board considered a Gladue report and the joint submission of the parties.

The Board concluded that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety and ordered the continuation of his detention at the hospital with privileges, finding it to be the least onerous and least restrictive disposition.

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

The accused, who suffers from schizophrenia, had been compliant with treatment and transitioned well to living in the community.

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

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

The accused suffers from schizophrenia or a psychotic disorder due to a traumatic brain injury, and a cannabis abuse disorder.

The Board found that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety, as he would likely discontinue medication and return to substance use if released, leading to command hallucinations and violent behaviour.

The Board ordered a continued Detention Order at Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences, noting that a previously requested transfer to CAMH was abandoned by the accused and not supported by sufficient evidence.