P. Prendergast

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

The accused, who was found not criminally responsible for sexual assault, had a successful year in the community with his schizophrenia in remission.

The treatment team recommended removing the residence and substance abstinence conditions to foster independence.

The Board found that while the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety, the proposed variations would not increase his risk.

The Board ordered a conditional discharge with the requested conditions removed.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review of the disposition for an accused found not criminally responsible for attempted murder.

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia, requested a conditional discharge, while the hospital and Attorney General recommended continuing the detention order.

Relying on the hospital report and the treating psychiatrist's evidence, the Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety.

The Board concluded that maintaining the detention order is the necessary, appropriate, and least onerous disposition to manage the accused's risk while supporting his community living.

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

The hospital and the Attorney General recommended continuing the current detention order with new privileges allowing the accused to enter the community and travel to the United States for up to seven days.

The accused's counsel agreed with the detention order but sought up to fourteen days for international travel.

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

The Board ordered the continuation of the detention order with the addition of clauses allowing the accused to enter the community and travel internationally for up to seven days, finding this to be the least onerous and least restrictive disposition.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review of the accused's disposition pursuant to s. 672.81(1) of the Criminal Code.

The accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for assault, is currently subject to a discharge with conditions.

The Board found that the accused remains a significant threat to the safety of the public due to his diagnoses of schizophrenia and cannabis use disorder, ongoing substance use, and recent incidents of aggression while in hospital.

The Board ordered the continuation of the current disposition, finding it to be the least restrictive and least onerous option necessary to manage the risk.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review for an accused found not criminally responsible for criminal harassment and failing to comply with an undertaking.

The accused suffers from schizoaffective disorder and lacks insight into his illness, though he has recently maintained stability and employment while compliant with long-acting injectable medication.

The Board found the accused remains a significant threat to public safety due to the risk of medication noncompliance and symptom exacerbation.

The Board ordered a conditional discharge to allow the treatment team to transition his care to a non-forensic community team, specifically declining to impose a mandatory treatment condition to test his voluntary compliance.

The accused was found not criminally responsible on account of mental disorder for attempted murder and assault with a weapon.

At the initial disposition hearing, the Ontario Review Board found that the accused represents a significant threat to public safety due to untreated schizophrenia and a history of violence and substance use.

The Board ordered the accused detained at the psychiatric hospital without community living privileges, noting his recent admission, lack of insight, and the need for stabilization and a structured risk assessment.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for various offences including assault with a weapon.

The accused has diagnoses of schizophrenia and substance use disorder.

The Board found that the accused remains a significant threat to the safety of the public due to his history of problematic substance use and resulting noncompliance with medication.

However, noting his recent stability and insight, the Board ordered a discharge with conditions, including residing in approved housing and consenting to treatment, to support his gradual reintegration into the community.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for assault and mischief.

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia and a substance use disorder, had recently been transferred to a more secure unit following substance use and aggressive behaviour.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety, as he would likely decompensate and re-engage in criminal conduct if discharged.

The Board ordered that the current detention disposition be renewed and upheld the ongoing restriction of liberties to allow for further monitoring.

The Royal Ottawa Hospital requested an early review of the accused's disposition to permit her to move to a group home in Limoges, Ontario.

The hospital initially sought to expand the accused's community living radius to 150 kilometres.

Following discussions at the hearing, the parties consented to expanding the radius to 50 kilometres to facilitate the application to the Limoges group home, while maintaining the scheduled date for the next annual review.

The Ontario Review Board ordered the disposition amended accordingly.

The accused, previously found not criminally responsible for various weapons offences, was conditionally discharged but subsequently readmitted to the hospital on two occasions due to substance use and psychiatric decompensation.

The Ontario Review Board convened a hearing under s. 672.81(2.1) of the Criminal Code to review the resulting restrictions of liberty.

Accepting the joint submission of the parties and the unchallenged medical evidence, the Board found that both readmissions were necessary and appropriate to manage the accused's risk to public safety.

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

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia and an intellectual disability, had been residing in a supported group home and complying with treatment.

The hospital requested a transfer of his care to a facility closer to his family.

The Board found that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety due to his history of violence and risk of non-compliance with medication.

The Board ordered the continuation of the detention order with expanded travel privileges and approved the transfer of care to facilitate his transition to a new residence.

The Ontario Review Board held an early review hearing for the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for assault with a weapon and other offences.

The hospital requested a change from a conditional discharge to a detention order due to the accused's deterioration, medication non-compliance, positive cocaine tests, and antisocial behaviour.

The Board found the accused continued to represent a significant threat to public safety and ordered detention at the hospital with a full range of privileges, including community living in approved accommodation.

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

The accused sought an absolute discharge, while the hospital and the Attorney General recommended a continued detention disposition with added travel privileges.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to his fragile mental state, susceptibility to substance abuse, and need for medication monitoring and supervised housing.

The Board ordered a detention disposition with privileges, including travel passes to visit family.

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

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia, remained treatment resistant but showed some improvement with medication adjustments.

The Board accepted the joint position and the uncontroverted psychiatric evidence that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered a continuation of the detention disposition at the hospital, with added privileges for indirectly supervised community access and community living in supervised accommodation to motivate her rehabilitation.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for assault and failing to comply with probation.

The hospital recommended maintaining the current Detention Disposition, citing concerns over the accused's housing stability and inappropriate social behaviours.

The Attorney General and the accused supported a Conditional Discharge with additional terms.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety but concluded that a Conditional Discharge with a specified residence and a consent to treatment clause was the necessary and appropriate disposition, as the hospital's concerns regarding eviction and readmission were speculative.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review and a Restriction of Liberty (ROL) hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible.

The accused had her pass privileges drastically reduced by the hospital after a single relapse into substance use, and the hospital failed to provide a timely ROL notice.

The Board continued the Detention Order, finding the accused remained a significant threat to public safety, but strongly criticized the hospital for failing to provide timely notice and for automatically reducing privileges in a manner that ignored the accused's liberty interests.

The Ontario Review Board held a mandatory hearing to review the disposition of the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for offences including assaulting a police officer.

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia, had made significant progress in the community but continued to lack full insight into his illness and need for support.

The Board accepted the joint position of the parties and the hospital's recommendation, finding that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered the continuation of his conditional discharge with amended conditions to facilitate a transition to more independent housing while maintaining necessary supervision.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for harassment.

The accused sought a conditional discharge, while the Hospital and Crown jointly recommended maintaining the existing detention order.

The Board accepted the psychiatric evidence that the accused's schizophrenia, combined with his limited insight, guardedness, and lack of participation in structured activities, meant he continued to pose a significant threat to public safety.

The Board concluded that maintaining the detention order with privileges for approved accommodation was the least onerous and least restrictive disposition necessary to protect the public.

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

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia, had been living in transitional housing in the community and remained generally stable and medication compliant.

However, recent incidents of inappropriate public behaviour raised concerns.

The Board accepted the joint position of the parties and the treating psychiatrist that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered that the accused remain subject to a detention order at the hospital with privileges up to and including living in approved accommodation.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for an accused found unfit to stand trial on charges of failing to comply with a recognizance.

The accused suffers from major neurocognitive disorder, schizoaffective disorder, and expressive aphasia following a stroke.

The Board accepted the joint position of the parties and the hospital's evidence that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety due to unpredictable and aggressive behaviour stemming from his neurocognitive deficits.

The Board also found that the accused remains unfit to stand trial, as his severe communication barriers prevent him from instructing counsel or conducting a defence.

The Board ordered his continued detention at the forensic hospital.