P.N. Wright

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for three counts of sexual assault.

The accused's diagnoses include schizophrenia and multiple substance use disorders.

The Board accepted the uncontroverted evidence of the treating psychiatrist that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to the safety of the public.

The Board ordered a Detention Disposition with terms and conditions, including a community living provision and a weapons prohibition, finding it necessary and appropriate to manage the threat while meeting the accused's needs.

The Ontario Review Board held a mandatory annual review hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for aggravated assault.

The accused suffers from delusional disorder and cannabis use disorder.

The Board accepted the uncontroverted psychiatric evidence that the accused lacks insight into his illness and would likely decompensate and pose a risk of serious harm if released without supports.

The Board found the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety and ordered a continuation of his detention disposition with a minor amendment to his conditions.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review for an accused found not criminally responsible for second-degree murder.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to his Schizoaffective Disorder, Moderate Intellectual Disability, and history of violence when unmedicated.

The Board renewed his Conditional Discharge Disposition, noting he remains stable on medication and is awaiting an appropriate supervised community placement.