L.E. Cappe

The accused was found not criminally responsible for aggravated assault and referred to the Ontario Review Board.

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

Relying on expert psychiatric evidence, the Board found that the accused's history of violence, schizophrenia, and substance use disorders rendered him a significant threat, particularly given his stated intention to resume substance use.

The Board ordered a Detention Order at the hospital with conditions including abstention from substances and a no-contact order with the victim.

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

The Board accepted the uncontroverted expert evidence of the attending psychiatrist that the accused has made significant progress in insight and medication compliance but remains a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered a Conditional Discharge as the necessary and appropriate disposition.

The Ontario Review Board held a disposition hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for weapons and assault offences.

The hospital recommended a Detention Order with community living provisions but opposed international travel passes sought by the accused.

The Board found the accused remained a significant threat to public safety due to his schizophrenia, lack of insight, and history of sexually inappropriate and aggressive behaviour.

The Board ordered a Detention Order with community living provisions but denied the travel passes as premature.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review and a restriction of liberty hearing for an accused previously found not criminally responsible for assault and other offences.

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia and cannabis use disorder, had taken an unauthorized leave from his community residence, used cannabis, and experienced a relapse of psychotic symptoms requiring hospital readmission.

Applying the Winko and Campbell frameworks, the Board found that the restriction of liberty was necessary and appropriate.

The Board further concluded that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety and ordered the continuation of the current detention disposition.

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

The accused has diagnoses of schizophrenia, substance use disorder, and antisocial personality disorder.

Due to repeated substance use and security subversion, the hospital had increased restrictions on his liberty by transferring him to a secure unit.

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

The Board ordered a Detention Disposition and confirmed that the restriction of liberty was necessary and appropriate.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review of the accused's Disposition following a finding of not criminally responsible for second-degree murder.

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia, had recently been discharged to community housing and was doing well.

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

The Board ordered the continuation of the Detention Order without change, noting it was the least restrictive and least onerous Disposition.

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

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia, had a stable year in the hospital and achieved indirectly supervised community passes.

The Board accepted the joint submission of the parties, finding that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety due to residual psychotic symptoms and the risk of decompensation under stress.

The Board ordered a continuation of the Detention Disposition with a community living clause to facilitate his transition to supportive housing.

The Ontario Review Board held an initial disposition hearing for the accused, who was found not criminally responsible for aggravated assault and assault with a weapon against his mother.

The accused, diagnosed with an intellectual developmental disorder, was found to represent a significant threat to the safety of the public.

The Board ordered a Detention Order within the Forensic Service, with privileges up to and including living in the community in accommodation approved by the person in charge, to allow for gradual reintegration and necessary supervision.

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

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia, had made some gains but remained incapable of consenting to antipsychotic treatment and experienced recent behavioral incidents.

Accepting a joint submission, the Board found the accused continued to pose a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered a Detention Order within the Forensic Service with privileges up to indirectly supervised passes into the community.

The Ontario Review Board held an initial disposition hearing for the accused, who was found not criminally responsible for armed robbery and other offences.

The accused suffers from schizophrenia and has a history of substance abuse.

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

A Detention Order within the Forensic Service was issued, allowing for gradual privileges as his condition improves.

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 of the accused's disposition.

The accused was previously found not criminally responsible for assault with a weapon.

The Board heard uncontroverted expert evidence that while the accused had a stable year and transitioned to independent living, he continues to lack insight and remains a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered a Conditional Discharge with conditions, including a requirement to reside at a specified address and a consent to treatment clause.

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

The accused, who was found not criminally responsible for aggravated assault, suffers from treatment-refractory schizophrenia and has recently experienced delusions regarding his family members.

The Board accepted the uncontroverted expert evidence that the accused lacks insight into his illness and would likely discontinue medication if granted an absolute discharge, which would lead to rapid decompensation and a high risk of violence.

The Board concluded that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety and ordered the continuation of the existing Conditional Discharge.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for assault and uttering threats.

The accused, diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder and cannabis use disorder, had been living independently in the community under a Conditional Discharge.

Relying on uncontroverted expert psychiatric evidence, the Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered the continuation of the Conditional Discharge with amended conditions, including the removal of travel duration limits and substance consumption prohibitions, to foster his reintegration and transition to community-based care.

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

The accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for failing to comply with a probation order, sought an absolute or conditional discharge.

The hospital and the Attorney General recommended a continuation of the existing Detention Order Disposition.

Relying on the uncontroverted expert psychiatric evidence, the Board found that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety due to his schizophrenia, history of non-adherence, and risk of rapid decompensation.

The Board ordered the continuation of the Detention Order Disposition with an expanded geographic area to allow for cautious community reintegration.

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

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia and substance use disorders, had recently relapsed into cannabis use, resulting in a criminal conviction for driving offences.

Relying on uncontroverted expert evidence, 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 international travel privileges to allow the accused to travel with his family, noting family support as a crucial protective factor.

The accused was found not criminally responsible on account of mental disorder for several weapons and assault offences.

At the initial Review Board hearing, the Board considered whether the accused posed a significant threat to public safety.

Relying on uncontroverted expert psychiatric evidence, the Board found that the accused's schizophrenia, history of medication non-adherence, and housing instability presented a significant threat.

The Board concluded that a Detention Order was the necessary and appropriate disposition to manage the risk and ensure the accused's mental stability.

Ryan Pyziak was found not criminally responsible for aggravated assault after stabbing a victim while experiencing delusions.

At his initial Ontario Review Board disposition hearing, the Board considered whether he remained a significant threat to public safety.

Relying on expert psychiatric evidence detailing his history of medication non-adherence, substance abuse, and violence, the Board found he remained a significant threat.

The Board ordered a Detention Order at CAMH and denied his request for a transfer to Ontario Shores, finding it premature and counter-therapeutic.

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

The accused was previously found not criminally responsible for assault causing bodily harm and aggravated assault.

Relying on uncontroverted expert psychiatric evidence, the Board found that the accused, who suffers from treatment refractory schizophrenia and lacks insight into his illness, continues to pose a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered the continuation of the existing Detention Order, noting that a conditional discharge would be inadequate to manage the risk of decompensation and reoffending.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for manslaughter.

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia, had recently experienced mental state decompensations requiring readmission to the hospital.

Relying on uncontroverted expert psychiatric evidence, the Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered that the existing disposition, which detains the accused at the hospital with privileges to live in approved supervised community accommodation, continue in force without change.