M. den Haan

The Ontario Review Board held an initial hearing to determine the fitness and disposition of an accused charged with multiple offences, including possession of a weapon and assault.

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia, had previously been found unfit to stand trial.

Relying on expert psychiatric evidence, the Board concluded that the accused remains unfit to stand trial as his symptoms continue to impair his cognitive processes and ability to participate in court proceedings.

Given the accused's high risk to public safety and recent violent behaviour, the Board ordered a Detention Disposition with community living privileges to ensure continued treatment and external control.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review hearing for the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for assault causing bodily harm.

The Board accepted the uncontroverted expert evidence of the treating psychiatrist that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to his mental illnesses, substance use history, and psychopathic traits.

The Board ordered the continuation of the Detention Order but expanded the accused's community privileges and geographic travel radius to facilitate his gradual reintegration into supervised community housing.

The accused, previously found not criminally responsible for assault with a weapon, was subject to an annual review hearing by the Ontario Review Board.

The hospital and the Attorney General sought to maintain his Detention Order, citing his treatment-resistant schizophrenia and the need for close monitoring following a recent move.

The Board found that while the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety, his risk could be adequately managed in the community.

The Board ordered a Conditional Discharge, noting his stable housing, consistent medication adherence, and history of voluntary return to the hospital when required.

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

The accused, who suffers from treatment-resistant schizophrenia, had recently been readmitted to the hospital from a supervised residence after purchasing weapons due to paranoia.

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

The Board ordered the continuation of the Detention Order, specifying that the risk can only be managed by 24-hour supervised accommodation, and expanded the catchment area to Eastern Ontario to facilitate suitable housing placement.

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

The accused refused to attend the hearing and declined to participate in therapeutic programming, expressing a desire to remain in the hospital indefinitely.

Relying on the uncontroverted expert evidence of the attending psychiatrist, the Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety and has become institutionalized.

Finding a treatment impasse, the Board ordered an independent assessment under s. 672.121 of the Criminal Code and continued the existing Detention Order.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for criminal harassment and failure to comply with a release order.

The accused, diagnosed with Delusional Disorder and Cannabis Use Disorder, continued to refuse psychotropic medication and lacked insight into his mental illness.

The Board accepted the uncontroverted psychiatric evidence that the accused remained a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered a continuation of the Detention Disposition, finding it necessary and appropriate to manage the risk while meeting the accused's needs.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review hearing for the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for mischief.

The hospital and the Attorney-General recommended maintaining the current detention disposition, and the accused's counsel joined in this position.

The Board accepted the uncontroverted evidence that the accused continues to experience breakthrough symptoms and incidents of aggression, finding that she remains a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered that the detention disposition be maintained.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for offences including criminal harassment and public mischief.

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia, had recently breached his disposition by contacting his ex-wife, leading to his readmission to the hospital.

The Board applied the Winko test and found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety, particularly to his ex-wife.

The Board ordered that the Detention Disposition be continued on the same terms and conditions, rejecting a request to loosen community housing restrictions.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review hearing for the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for assaulting a peace officer.

The accused is currently detained at a secure forensic unit with a diagnosis of schizophrenia.

The Board considered evidence of recent medication changes, ongoing psychotic symptoms, and incidents of verbal aggression.

Applying the Winko test, the Board concluded the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety.

The detention disposition was renewed, maintaining the possibility of community living to serve as a motivational factor.

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

The hospital and the Attorney-General recommended a continuation of the detention disposition, and the accused's counsel joined this position.

Relying on the uncontroverted expert evidence of the hospital's representative, the Board found that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to public safety due to his ongoing mental illness and need for structure.

The Board ordered a continuation of the detention disposition with minor amendments to his community access privileges.

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

The hospital recommended removing the address specification from his conditional discharge to facilitate a move to a long-term care facility, citing concerns about financial exploitation by a friend and declining care at his current group home.

The Board found the accused remains a significant threat to public safety due to ongoing symptoms and alcohol use.

However, the Board declined to remove the address specification, finding that doing so would eliminate the requirement for 24/7 supervised accommodation and unnecessarily sever the accused's social ties.

The conditional discharge was maintained without changes.

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 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 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 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 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.

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.

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 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.