L. Leong

The accused, previously found NCR for violent offences including intimate partner violence, was subject to an annual review hearing before the Ontario Review Board.

The hospital and the accused sought an absolute discharge, supported by the treating psychiatrist who opined the accused's schizophrenia was in remission.

The Attorney General opposed.

The Board rejected the hospital's recommendation, finding that the accused's history of serial violence, superficial insight, and recent alcohol use in breach of his disposition demonstrated he remained a significant threat to public safety.

A conditional discharge was ordered.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for multiple violent offences in 2002.

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia and a history of substance abuse and medication non-compliance, sought an absolute or conditional discharge.

The hospital and the Attorney General sought a continued Detention Order.

The Board accepted the psychiatric evidence that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety due to his escalating pattern of concerning behaviour, hostility towards his treatment team, and lack of insight.

The Board ordered a Detention Order on a General Forensic Unit with conditions, including a requirement to report weekly, finding it to be the least onerous and least restrictive disposition compatible with public safety.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review for an accused found not criminally responsible for second-degree murder.

The accused had recently decompensated, absconded from the hospital, and resumed substance use, though he was working to regain lost progress.

The Board accepted the uncontested psychiatric evidence that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to his history of violence, major mental disorder, and substance use risk.

The Board ordered the continuation of his Detention Order in a General Forensic Unit with existing conditions.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for an accused found unfit to stand trial on an assault charge.

The accused has severe autism and an intellectual disability.

The Board accepted the uncontroverted evidence of the hospital representative that the accused remains permanently unfit and continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to ongoing incidents of aggression and risk of decompensation if unmedicated.

The Board ordered a continuation of the current detention disposition, finding it necessary and appropriate to manage the risk while meeting the accused's needs in a highly supported community residence.

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

The accused has schizophrenia and a substance use disorder.

The Board accepted the joint position of the parties and the uncontroverted psychiatric evidence that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered the continuation of the current Detention Disposition at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, finding it necessary and appropriate to manage the risk while meeting the accused's needs.

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

The accused was previously found not criminally responsible for arson.

The Board found that the accused, who suffers from schizophrenia and has a history of medication non-compliance and substance abuse, continues to represent a significant threat to the safety of the public.

The Board ordered the continuation of the current detention order, noting that a residence providing supervision and support is critical to managing her risk in the community.

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

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia and cannabis use disorder, had remained stable in the community over the past year while residing in supportive housing and complying with medication.

The Board found that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to the safety of the public due to the risk of medication noncompliance and substance use without supervision.

Accepting a joint submission, the Board ordered a conditional discharge, requiring the accused to continue residing at his current supportive housing and abstain from intoxicants.

The Ontario Review Board held a mandatory hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for attempt murder and aggravated assault after pushing a person onto subway tracks.

The hospital and Crown supported a continued detention disposition, but disagreed on whether the accused should be permitted indirectly supervised access to the subway.

The Board found the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to schizophrenia and substance use disorder.

While acknowledging her progress, the Board rejected the hospital psychiatrist's recommendation for subway access, finding it premature and restricting her transit use to buses and street cars.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for assault and failing to comply with probation.

The accused sought a conditional discharge, while the hospital and Crown recommended maintaining the detention disposition.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to schizophrenia, paraphilia, and recent increases in socially inappropriate behaviours towards females.

The Board ordered a continued detention disposition to ensure the hospital retains the ability to approve accommodation, while removing the substance abstention provision and reducing reporting requirements.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for uttering threats and weapons offences.

The accused, diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder and substance use disorders, had been stable and was preparing for a gradual return to community living.

The Board accepted the uncontroverted psychiatric evidence that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety if she decompensates.

The Board ordered the continuation of a detention disposition to manage the risk while supporting her reintegration.

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

The accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for threatening death and carrying a concealed weapon, suffers from severe treatment-resistant schizophrenia.

The Board found that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to the safety of the public due to his history of medication noncompliance, violent behaviour, and lack of insight.

The Board ordered the continuation of the current detention order, accepting expert evidence that the accused would not voluntarily return to the hospital if his mental state deteriorated.

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

The accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for aggravated assault and other offences, has diagnoses of schizophrenia and severe stimulant use disorder.

Despite recent progress in a residential treatment program, the accused remains vulnerable to relapse and rapid mental health deterioration.

The Board found that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to the safety of the public and ordered the continuation of the current detention order at the hospital.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for the accused, who was found unfit to stand trial on a charge of sexual assault.

The accused suffers from schizophrenia and borderline intellectual functioning.

Applying the fitness test, the Board found that the accused's profound thought disorder renders him incapable of communicating rationally with counsel or understanding his legal situation.

The Board accepted the joint recommendation of the parties, finding that the accused remains unfit to stand trial and continues to represent a significant threat to the safety of the public.

The Board ordered the continuation of the current detention order at the hospital, with discretionary privileges for supervised community living.

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

The treating psychiatrist provided uncontroverted expert evidence that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to ongoing psychosis and a history of substance use, which are currently managed by medication and abstinence in a hospital setting.

The Board applied the Winko test and concluded that absent a detention disposition, the accused would likely decompensate and re-offend.

The Board ordered a renewal of the current detention disposition, noting that discharge planning is underway.

The accused was found not criminally responsible for manslaughter and mischief after shoving an elderly woman, causing her death.

At the initial Ontario Review Board hearing, the panel found that the accused, who has a diagnosis of schizophrenia and a history of medication non-compliance, continues to represent a significant threat to public safety.

Accepting a joint recommendation, the Board ordered the accused detained at a psychiatric hospital on a general forensic unit with discretionary privileges, including indirectly supervised community passes.

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

The accused, who was found not criminally responsible for uttering threats and assault with a weapon, is currently subject to a detention order at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health.

The hospital and the Attorney General recommended a continuation of the detention order, while the accused sought a conditional discharge.

The Board found that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to public safety due to his diagnoses of Schizophrenia and Polysubstance Use Disorder, and his history of rapid decompensation when non-compliant with medication.

The Board accepted the attending psychiatrist's opinion that the Mental Health Act would be inadequate to manage the accused's risk in the community.

The Board ordered the continuation of the current detention order.