M. Hajek

The Ontario Review Board held an early review hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for various offences, including break and enter and driving while prohibited.

The hospital sought to amend the accused's Detention Disposition to allow him to complete a six-month residential treatment program for severe substance use disorders.

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

The Board ordered a Detention Disposition with amended privileges, permitting the accused to reside at and participate in a residential treatment program in Ontario, while maintaining necessary oversight to protect the public.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review for an accused previously found not criminally responsible for possession of a break-in instrument and break and enter.

The accused's attending psychiatrist testified that her schizophrenia was in full remission, she had developed insight into her illness, and she presented a low risk of future violence.

The Board accepted the joint submission of the parties that the accused no longer posed a significant threat to public safety and granted an absolute discharge.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for uttering death threats and breach of probation.

The accused's diagnoses include schizophrenia in partial remission.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to the safety of the public, noting that absent a disposition, he would likely become non-compliant with medications and decompensate.

The Board ordered a detention disposition with privileges, including provisions for a potential travel pass to Italy with appropriate safeguards.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review for an accused previously found not criminally responsible for sexual assault and indecent acts.

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

The Board accepted the expert evidence that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety, particularly when non-compliant with medication or using substances like cannabis.

The Board ordered the continuation of the detention order with privileges for gradual community reintegration, subject to strict conditions prohibiting attendance at places where cannabis or alcohol are sold or consumed.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review of the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for murder due to schizophrenia.

The hospital and the Attorney General submitted that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety, citing recent substance use, rule violations, and drug-seeking behaviour, though noting recent improvements in cooperation.

The Board found that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety and ordered his continued detention at the hospital, while approving the hospital's recommendation for a graduated increase in community access privileges.

The Ontario Review Board held a restriction of liberty hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for assault with a weapon and mischief.

The accused, who has bipolar disorder, was readmitted to the hospital after becoming medication non-compliant in the community, leading to rapid mental decompensation and confrontational behaviour.

The Board found that both the initial and ongoing restrictions of the accused's liberty were necessary, appropriate, and the least restrictive options available to manage the risk to public safety.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for multiple violent offences, including assault with a weapon and robbery.

The accused, diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder and polysubstance abuse disorder, had a history of fluctuating medication compliance and recent incidents of self-harm and rule violations.

The Board accepted the joint submission of the parties, finding that the accused remains a significant threat to the safety of the public due to the risk of decompensation if medication is discontinued.

The Board ordered the continuation of the existing Detention Order Disposition with community living privileges in an accommodation approved by the hospital.