Norine Nathanson

The Ontario Review Board held an early hearing to determine whether the accused, previously found unfit to stand trial on various charges including unlawful entry and assault, was now fit.

Based on a joint submission and expert psychiatric evidence indicating that the accused's schizophrenia had stabilized with treatment, the Board found that he could now make and communicate reality-based decisions and meaningfully participate in his trial.

The Board ordered the accused returned to Court for a determination of his fitness, while remaining subject to his current detention disposition.

The accused was found not criminally responsible for two counts of aggravated assault after stabbing two victims while experiencing psychosis exacerbated by cannabis use.

At the initial Ontario Review Board hearing, the Board found the accused remained a significant threat to public safety due to his treatment-resistant schizophrenia, poor insight, and history of medication non-adherence.

Relying on uncontroverted expert psychiatric evidence, the Board ordered a Detention Order with privileges including accompanied travel passes.