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L. Banks

Alternate Chairperson·Ontario Review Board·Since 2025

164

cases · 2 yrs · ORB

Trial

Motion

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Appeal

Sentencing

Alternate Chairperson· 132Member· 23Member· 5Legal Member· 4

T. Whillier

48 cases2025–2026

L. Senko

18 cases2018–2025

D. Silver

7 cases2025–2025

W. Loza

ORB0 cases2025–2026

W. Apted

ORB0 cases2025–2026

R. Buckingham

ORB0 cases2025–2025

M. Labrosse

ORB0 cases2025–2026

L. Banks

ORB0 cases2025–2026

ORBOntario Review BoardMar 17, 2025

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Detention order maintained for accused found NCR of murder, as significant threat to public safety remains.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review of the disposition for an accused found not guilty by reason of insanity for first-degree murder.

The accused, diagnosed with treatment-resistant schizophrenia, has been detained in a hospital with a plan for gradual transition to a supervised community residence.

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

The current detention order, allowing for residence in a 24-hour supervised community accommodation, was maintained as the least onerous and least restrictive disposition.

Re Muon Van Hoang, 2025 CanLII 23504

P. Morabito

4 cases2020–2026

L. Barney

118 cases2025–2026

J. McKenzie

56 cases2025–2026

M. McKinnon

ORB0 cases2025–2026

L. Banks

ORB0 cases2025–2026

K. McKenna

ORB0 cases2025–2026

K. Hand

ORB0 cases2025–2026

A. Kerry

ORB0 cases2025–2026

ORBOntario Review BoardMar 12, 2025

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NCR accused granted absolute discharge after demonstrating sustained remission and strict medication compliance.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review of the disposition for an accused previously found not criminally responsible for violent offences.

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia, had been living independently in the community, maintaining full-time employment, and demonstrating excellent insight and strict adherence to his long-acting antipsychotic medication.

Relying on the unanimous recommendation of the treatment team and the parties, the Board concluded that the accused's illness was in sustained remission and he no longer posed a significant threat to public safety.

The accused was granted an absolute discharge.

Re Omotope Akinfolarin, 2025 CanLII 21206

M. Schloss

50 cases2025–2026

M. Dufort

157 cases2016–2026

R. Kunjukrishnan

ORB0 cases2025–2026

L. Banks

ORB0 cases2025–2026

K. Weisbaum

ORB0 cases2025–2026

G. Stones

ORB0 cases2025–2026

A. Mete

ORB0 cases2025–2026

ORBOntario Review BoardMar 10, 2025

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NCR accused's request to transfer hospitals denied; Board found he remains a significant threat.

The accused, who was found not criminally responsible for arson and assault with a weapon, requested an early Ontario Review Board hearing to seek a transfer from the Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre back to Ontario Shores.

The Board reviewed his history of unprovoked physical aggression, the previous treatment impasse at Ontario Shores, and his recent impulsive behaviour related to food restrictions at the Royal Ottawa.

The Board found that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety and concluded that a transfer back to Ontario Shores was not necessary or appropriate at this early juncture.

The existing Detention Order at the Royal Ottawa was maintained.

Re Stephen E. Jones, 2025 CanLII 21191

V. Culp

93 cases2025–2026

J. Wilton

5 cases2021–2026

R. W. Hill

ORB0 cases2025–2026

R. Chandrasena

ORB0 cases2025–2026

L. Banks

ORB0 cases2025–2026

K. Tomaszewski

ORB0 cases2025–2026

A. Mete

ORB0 cases2025–2026

ORBOntario Review BoardFeb 18, 2025

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Hospital's restriction of NCR accused's liberty upheld as least onerous and restrictive intervention.

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

The accused had been readmitted to the hospital twice due to mental state deterioration, medication non-compliance, and alcohol use.

The Board found that the hospital's actions during both readmissions were the least onerous and least restrictive interventions necessary for public safety and the accused's well-being.

The Board also amended the accused's disposition to remove a recommendation for transfer to Alberta, as requested by the parties.

Re: Juan Carlos Bran Martinez, 2025 CanLII 13618

Accused

Suzanne SchaferSelf-represented
1 appearance

Amicus Curiae

T. WhillierCounsel
1 appearance
A. SzigetiCounsel
1 appearance
C. WhillierCounsel
1 appearance

Amicus for the Accused

D. GarrickCounsel
1 appearance

Counsel for the Attorney General of Ontario

P. Lambert-BelangerCounsel
1 appearance
M. MazurskiCounsel
1 appearance

Counsel for the Person in charge of Hospital

P. TrenkerCounsel
2 appearances

for Correctional Services Canada

A. AllmanAgent
2 appearances
N. ShawAgent
1 appearance
N. SmithAgent
1 appearance

for the Accused

J. BoissonneaultCounsel
14 appearances
A. RaiCounsel
12 appearances
M. AddieCounsel
9 appearances
M. PerezCounsel
6 appearances
C. BrackenCounsel
6 appearances
T. WhillierCounsel
5 appearances
C. HynesCounsel
5 appearances
A. ConfenteCounsel
5 appearances
C. WhillierCounsel
4 appearances
S. DubbCounsel
4 appearances
M. SchlossCounsel
4 appearances
D. EmbryCounsel
4 appearances
S. FeldmanCounsel
4 appearances
J. KopmanCounsel
3 appearances
M. MurphyCounsel
3 appearances
A. SzigetiCounsel
3 appearances
K. EdwardCounsel
3 appearances
C. FrancisCounsel
2 appearances
R. LevinCounsel
2 appearances
A. SchieckCounsel
2 appearances

for the Attorney General of Ontario

N. MacDonaldCounsel
34 appearances
M. FeindelCounsel
23 appearances
V. CulpCounsel
11 appearances
C. WaiteCounsel
8 appearances
N. EngineerCounsel
6 appearances
C. GzikCounsel
6 appearances
S. CressmanCounsel
6 appearances
J. GrahamCounsel
6 appearances
B. AdsettCounsel
5 appearances
C. PonesseCounsel
5 appearances
M. MazurskiCounsel
5 appearances
D. SilverCounsel
4 appearances
J. McKenzieCounsel
4 appearances
D. BrandesCounsel
3 appearances
S. CurryCounsel
3 appearances
P. Lambert-BelangerCounsel
2 appearances
S. WollastonCounsel
2 appearances
D. RowsCounsel
2 appearances
A. StanfordCounsel
2 appearances
J. ArmeniseCounsel
2 appearances

for the Attorney-General of Ontario

V. CulpCounsel
2 appearances
C. GzikCounsel
1 appearance
J. AmeniseCounsel
1 appearance
M. DufortCounsel
1 appearance
M. FeindelCounsel
1 appearance
S. CurryCounsel
1 appearance

for the hospital

M. ChoptianyAgent
2 appearances
J. ThomsonCounsel
1 appearance
M. StrikeAgent
1 appearance
R. McMasterAgent
1 appearance

for the Hospital

T. WilkieAgent
1 appearance
D. BlumenkransCounsel
1 appearance
C. CondieAgent
1 appearance
J. LefebvreCounsel
1 appearance
P. TrenkerCounsel
1 appearance

for the person in charge of hospital

M. WarnerCounsel
17 appearances
K. DowCounsel
15 appearances
J. SzaboCounsel
7 appearances
P. TrenkerCounsel
6 appearances
A. MarshallCounsel
5 appearances
S. O’BrienCounsel
4 appearances
S. Rosales-ZelayaCounsel
4 appearances
J. PytyckAgent
4 appearances
L. BarneyCounsel
4 appearances
P. DarbyAgent
4 appearances
K. DowAgent
3 appearances
G. MeaneyCounsel
3 appearances
L. SenkoCounsel
3 appearances
S. ZelayaCounsel
3 appearances
J. LefebvreCounsel
2 appearances
D. BlumenkransCounsel
2 appearances
R. McMasterAgent
2 appearances
J. McIntyreCounsel
2 appearances
J. GrayAgent
1 appearance
J. GojerAgent
1 appearance

for the Person in charge of hospital

M. WarnerCounsel
1 appearance
K. DowCounsel
1 appearance

for the Person in charge of Hospital

A. MarshallCounsel
3 appearances
K. DowCounsel
3 appearances
S. O’BrienCounsel
2 appearances
J. SzaboCounsel
2 appearances
L. BarneyCounsel
2 appearances
R. McMasterAgent
1 appearance
D. BlumenkransAgent
1 appearance
M. WarnerCounsel
1 appearance

for the Person in Charge of Hospital

D. BlumenkransCounsel
4 appearances
S. O’BrienCounsel
3 appearances
J. ZamprognaCounsel
1 appearance
K. DowCounsel
1 appearance
M. ChoptianyAgent
1 appearance
R. McMasterAgent
1 appearance

for The Person in charge of Hospital

K. DowCounsel
1 appearance

for The Person in Charge of Hospital

D. BlumenkransCounsel
1 appearance
J. ZamprognaCounsel
1 appearance
M. WarnerCounsel
1 appearance
S. O’BrienCounsel
1 appearance

for the Person in charge of the Hospital

S. DowCounsel
2 appearances
P. DarbyAgent
1 appearance
R. McMasterAgent
1 appearance
M. DavidsonAgent
1 appearance
K. De FreitasAgent
1 appearance
K. DowCounsel
1 appearance
L. SenkoCounsel
1 appearance
M. WarnerCounsel
1 appearance

for Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care

J. LefebvreCounsel
1 appearance

Representative for the Person in charge of Hospital

J. DoyonAgent
1 appearance
R. HoldenAgent
1 appearance

164

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Years active

1

Tribunals

10.3

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ORB164(100%)

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trial

157

motion

5

sentencing

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