Office of the Registrar

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review of the disposition for an accused found not criminally responsible for mischief and assault with a weapon.

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia and cannabis use disorder, had been living in the community under a detention order but continued to use cannabis daily and had a recent altercation with his daughter.

Relying on uncontroverted psychiatric evidence, the Board found the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered the continuation of the detention order with an added condition for more frequent reporting to effectively manage his risk in the community.