L. Banks

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

The accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for indecent act and failure to comply with probation, is currently subject to a Detention Order at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health.

The Board found that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to the safety of the public due to active symptoms of schizophrenia, cognitive impairment, and a propensity for verbal and physical aggression.

The Board ordered that the accused remain subject to the Detention Order, as it is the least onerous and least restrictive disposition available to manage the risk.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review of the accused's disposition and reviewed a restriction of his liberty following an unauthorized leave of absence.

The accused, who was found not criminally responsible for uttering threats, suffers from treatment-resistant schizophrenia and has a history of substance use.

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

The Board maintained the Detention Order and concluded that the hospital's temporary cancellation of his indirectly supervised passes was reasonable, warranted, and the least restrictive measure available.

The accused, previously found not criminally responsible for violent offences, appeared for an annual review of his disposition.

The Ontario Review Board found that he continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to his schizophrenia and history of violence when unwell.

However, noting his stability on medication and successful cohabitation with his wife for over three years, the Board continued his Conditional Discharge but removed the condition prohibiting contact with his wife.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review for an accused found not criminally responsible for assaulting police.

The accused has diagnoses of schizoaffective disorder and substance use disorder.

While the accused had a generally positive year with no violent incidents and good medication compliance, a recent relapse into substance use demonstrated ongoing risk.

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

The Board ordered the continuation of the detention order with the addition of indirectly supervised community access, 7-day passes, and a community living privilege to motivate further progress.

The Ontario Review Board conducted a mandatory annual review of the accused's disposition following a finding of not criminally responsible for sexual assault.

The accused suffers from treatment-resistant schizophrenia and substance use disorders.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to his brittle mental illness, recent substance use relapses, and lack of insight.

The Board ordered the continuation of his Detention Order, concluding that a conditional discharge would be insufficient to manage his risk.

The accused, previously found not criminally responsible for aggravated assault, appeared before the Ontario Review Board for an annual review of his conditional discharge.

The hospital recommended an absolute discharge, noting the accused's sustained psychiatric stability, medication compliance, and solid plan to return to Nigeria with arranged psychiatric follow-up.

The Crown opposed, seeking a continuation of the conditional discharge.

Applying the framework from Winko v. British Columbia, the Board found that the accused no longer poses a significant threat to public safety due to his well-developed insight and numerous protective factors.

An absolute discharge was ordered.

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

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to the safety of the public due to his schizophrenia, history of violence, and need for medication compliance.

The Board ordered that the accused remain subject to a Detention Order at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, with amendments to reduce reporting requirements and allow for community living in accommodation approved by the person in charge of the hospital.

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

The accused, who suffers from schizoaffective disorder, autism spectrum disorder, and an intellectual disability, sought an absolute discharge.

The hospital and the Attorney General recommended a continued detention order.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to his complex mental illness, lack of insight, and risk of rapid decompensation and violence if he becomes non-compliant with medication.

The Board ordered that the accused remain subject to a detention order at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health.

Jason Bakker, previously found not criminally responsible for assault, underwent an annual review of his disposition by the Ontario Review Board.

The hospital and Crown sought a continuation of his detention order, while the accused requested an absolute discharge.

The Board accepted the psychiatric evidence that the accused suffers from treatment-resistant schizophrenia, lacks insight, and has a history of medication non-compliance and violence.

The Board concluded that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety and ordered the continuation of the detention order to ensure adequate supervision and risk management.

The Ontario Review Board held a hearing to review the hospital's decision to significantly restrict the accused's liberty by placing him in seclusion.

The accused, who has schizophrenia and a history of violence, was placed in seclusion after becoming hostile, unresponsive to staff direction, and refusing his antipsychotic medication.

The Board applied the framework from Regina v. M.L.C. and found that both the initial placement in seclusion and the ongoing restriction of liberty were warranted, necessary, and represented the least onerous and least restrictive intervention available to safely manage his risk of harm to others.

The accused, previously found not criminally responsible for assault with a weapon and assault causing bodily harm, was subject to a mandatory annual review of his hospital detention order.

The Ontario Review Board heard evidence that while the accused remained stable and abstained from substances, he experienced stress-induced decompensation when faced with discharge to supportive housing.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to his treatment-resistant schizophrenia, cannabis use disorder, and lack of insight.

The Board ordered the maintenance of the current detention order as the least onerous and least restrictive disposition.

The accused was referred to the Ontario Review Board after being found unfit to stand trial on charges including assault and break and enter.

The Board held a hearing to determine her fitness and the appropriate disposition.

Based on the hospital report and psychiatric testimony, the Board found the accused remains unfit to stand trial due to active psychosis and an inability to appreciate her legal situation.

The Board ordered that she be subject to a Detention Order at the hospital to safely manage her significant risk to public safety.

The Ontario Review Board convened an early hearing to review the Disposition of the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for various offences.

The accused, diagnosed with Schizophrenia and substance use disorders, had a history of non-compliance and ULOAs but recently showed stabilization and appropriate use of passes.

The Board accepted the joint recommendation of the parties and the attending psychiatrist, finding that while the accused remains a significant threat to public safety, his risk can be managed.

The Board ordered the continuation of the Detention Order with the addition of a discretionary privilege to live in supervised community housing.

The Ontario Review Board conducted a hearing to review the restriction of liberty of an NCR accused who was placed in seclusion at a mental health facility.

The accused's mental state had rapidly deteriorated due to medication changes and non-compliance, leading to agitation and aggressive behaviour.

The Board accepted the psychiatric evidence that seclusion was necessary to manage the high risk of unpredictable physical violence.

The Board concluded that the initial and ongoing restriction of liberty was warranted, necessary for public safety, and represented the least onerous and least restrictive intervention available.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for an accused previously found unfit to stand trial on three counts of sexual assault.

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia and an intellectual disability, remains detained at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health.

Based on psychiatric evidence that the accused's cognitive deficits and psychotic disorder are chronic and unlikely to improve, the Board found he remains unfit to stand trial.

Considering the ongoing risk to public safety, the Board ordered the continuation of his detention on the same terms and conditions.

The accused, previously found not criminally responsible for aggravated assault against her mother, appeared before the Ontario Review Board for an annual review of her disposition.

The hospital recommended maintaining a detention order with a reduced reporting frequency, noting the accused's progress but emphasizing the rapid onset of her past psychosis and the ongoing risk to her mother, with whom she now resides.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety and ordered the continuation of the detention order with reporting reduced to not less than once every four weeks.

The Ontario Review Board held an initial disposition hearing for the accused, who was found not criminally responsible for assault with a weapon and assault causing bodily harm.

The index offences involved violent, unprovoked attacks on hospital staff while the accused was experiencing psychosis.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to his limited insight into his schizophrenia, history of non-compliance, and cannabis use disorder.

The Board ordered a detention order with privileges up to and including indirectly supervised community passes, concluding it was the least onerous and least restrictive disposition.

The Ontario Review Board held a hearing to review the hospital's decision to significantly restrict the accused's liberty by admitting him to the hospital from the community.

The accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for arson, had been non-compliant with medication, using substances, and expressing violent ideation.

The Board found that the restriction of liberty was necessary, appropriate, and the least onerous measure available for public safety.

The Board also amended the existing disposition on consent to allow for future passes to a residential treatment program and within Southwestern Ontario.

The Ontario Review Board held a hearing to review the hospital's decision to restrict the liberty of an accused found not criminally responsible for aggravated assault.

The accused's privileges were reduced from Level 5 to Level 0 due to escalating antisocial and intimidating behaviours towards other patients and staff.

The Board accepted the attending psychiatrist's evidence and found that the restriction was a significant departure from the accused's liberty norm, but was necessary and appropriate for public safety.

The Board concluded the restriction was the least onerous and least restrictive measure available.

The accused was found not criminally responsible (NCR) on charges of break and enter and uttering threats.

The Ontario Review Board held an initial hearing to determine the appropriate disposition.

The Board found that the accused, who suffers from Bipolar 1 Disorder with psychotic features and concurrent substance use disorders, poses a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered that the accused be subject to a Detention Order at St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton to allow for medication optimization, stabilization, and engagement in therapeutic programming.