Ms. C. Murray

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review of the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for assault with a weapon and other offences.

The accused sought an additional privilege for indirectly supervised community access for up to six hours.

The treating psychiatrist opposed this, citing the accused's slow progress, need for significant support, and risk of violence if triggered.

The Board accepted the psychiatric evidence, found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety, and ordered the continuation of the existing detention disposition with the same terms and conditions.

The hospital requested a hearing under s. 672.81(2.1) of the Criminal Code to review a restriction of the accused's liberties after he was readmitted to the hospital from the community for a planned medication adjustment.

The accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for assault, agreed to the admission to taper his clozapine dosage while his mental status was monitored.

The Review Board found that the restriction of liberty was significant but warranted, appropriate, and represented the least onerous and restrictive conditions for the accused.

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

The parties made a joint submission that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety and that his current disposition should continue.

The Board agreed, noting the accused's history of violence, severe substance use history, and vulnerability to psychosis, while acknowledging his positive gains and upcoming transition to supported community housing.