M.V.A. Prakash

The accused was found not criminally responsible for aggravated assault and uttering threats after stabbing his father and brother.

At the initial disposition hearing, the Ontario Review Board found that the accused continues to represent a significant risk to public safety.

The Board ordered a Detention Order Disposition with privileges up to and including living in the community in approved accommodation.

The Board accepted the joint submission for a hybrid disposition, allowing the hospital discretion to transfer the accused from a Secure to a General Forensic Unit once his diagnostic profile is clarified.

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

The accused was previously found not criminally responsible for various offences including assault with a weapon.

The Board heard evidence from the treating psychiatrist that the accused's schizoaffective disorder is currently well-controlled with medication, but he lacks insight and would likely discontinue treatment if discharged.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety and ordered the continuation of his Detention Order at a General Forensic Unit.

The Ontario Review Board held a mandatory annual review hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for prowl by night and criminal harassment.

The accused, who has a complex forensic dual diagnosis including autism spectrum disorder and paraphilias, was excused from attending due to agitation.

The Hospital and all parties jointly submitted that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety and requires continued detention with 24-hour supervision in his specialized community housing.

The Board accepted the joint submission, finding that the accused's risk of future violence would be high if absolutely discharged, and ordered the continuation of the Detention Disposition.

The Ontario Review Board held a mandatory hearing to review the disposition of the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for assault causing bodily harm and breach of probation.

The hospital and the Attorney General jointly submitted that the accused, who has schizophrenia, no longer poses a significant threat to public safety due to his abstinence from substances, adherence to medication, and high functioning in the community.

The Board accepted the expert evidence that the accused's mental illness is optimally treated and that he has good insight into his need for ongoing care.

The Board concluded the accused no longer poses a significant threat to public safety and granted an absolute discharge.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review of the accused's disposition following a finding of not criminally responsible for mischief, assault, and uttering threats.

The hospital and the Attorney General sought a continuation of the detention order, while the accused sought an absolute discharge or a community treatment order.

Relying on psychiatric evidence that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety, experiences ongoing symptoms of schizophrenia, and would likely stop taking medication if discharged, the Board ordered the accused's continued detention in a Secure Forensic Unit.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for offences including uttering threats and break and enter.

The accused is diagnosed with Schizophrenia and Cannabis Use Disorder.

The treatment team reported that the accused had a very good year, with no positive drug screens, no behavioural concerns, and progress toward becoming a fully qualified electrician.

The Board found that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to public safety.

On the joint submission of the parties, the Board ordered the continuation of the Detention Disposition, with a new condition permitting national or international travel for up to three weeks to accommodate the accused's long-acting injectable medication schedule.

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

The accused, who had a challenging year including two AWOLs and an unprovoked assault on a staff member, did not attend the hearing but instructed counsel to proceed.

All parties jointly recommended that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety and should continue to be detained at the Secure Forensic Unit, with the removal of the community living clause.

The Board accepted the joint recommendation and ordered continued detention.

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

The hospital and the Crown recommended continuing the detention order at the General Forensic Unit at CAMH, and the accused's counsel agreed that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety.

The Board accepted the joint recommendation, noting the accused's progress and diagnoses of schizophrenia and substance use disorder, and ordered continued detention with existing privileges.