Ms. A. Israel

The 86-year-old accused was found not criminally responsible for arson and appeared before the Ontario Review Board for an initial disposition hearing.

The Board accepted uncontroverted expert evidence that the accused suffers from a neurocognitive disorder with psychotic features and remains a significant threat to public safety due to his risk of psychotic exacerbation and limited insight.

Applying the principle of minimal intrusion, the Board ordered a Conditional Discharge with conditions requiring the accused to reside at a long-term care facility and refrain from possessing incendiary devices.