N. Kozloff

The Ontario Review Board held an annual hearing for the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for murder.

The accused's diagnoses include unspecified schizophrenia spectrum and psychotic disorder, and substance use disorder in remission.

The hospital and Crown recommended a continuation of the Detention Order with the addition of community living in approved accommodation, which the accused supported.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant risk to the safety of the public but endorsed the joint submission as the least onerous and least restrictive disposition.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual hearing for the accused, who was found not guilty by reason of insanity for murder in 1990 and has treatment-resistant schizophrenia.

The parties presented a joint submission conceding that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered the continuation of the current disposition, noting the accused's successful transition to a group home, but reduced his reporting requirements from weekly to monthly.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for the accused, who was found not criminally responsible for weapons offences in 2008 due to schizophrenia.

The accused had recently been transferred to the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health after a two-year wait.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety, which was uncontested.

The Board ordered continued detention in the Secure Forensic Unit with escorted privileges, noting the accused's smooth transition and positive engagement with staff and family.