R. Bigelow

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for the accused, who was previously found unfit to stand trial on a charge of aggravated assault.

The accused, who suffers from Korsakoff's Dementia, had repeatedly breached her conditional discharge by consuming alcohol, leading to multiple hospital readmissions.

The Board found that the accused remains unfit to stand trial and is likely permanently unfit.

Concluding that the conditional discharge was no longer sufficient to manage her risk, the Board ordered that she be detained at the hospital with privileges.

The Ontario Review Board held a hearing to review the restriction of the accused's liberty after his privileges were reduced from Level 7 to Level 3.

The hospital reduced his privileges following an incident where he failed to return from an indirectly supervised community pass on time and exhibited signs of decompensation.

The Board found that both the initial and continuing restriction of the accused's liberty were necessary, appropriate, and the least restrictive option to manage risk, given his recent history, defiant attitude, and delusional ideation.

The Ontario Review Board held a hearing to review the disposition of the accused, who was previously found unfit to stand trial on various charges including sexual assault and criminal harassment.

The accused suffers from Major Neurocognitive Disorder Secondary to Adrenoleukodystrophy, causing severe physical and cognitive decline.

Based on uncontradicted medical evidence, the Board found that the accused remains permanently unfit to stand trial and no longer poses a significant threat to the safety of the public.

The Board directed that the matter be referred to the court for consideration of a stay of proceedings.

The Ontario Review Board held a mandatory annual review hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for assault and assault causing bodily harm.

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia and pedophilia, was previously subject to a conditional discharge.

Due to recent inappropriate sexual behaviour, eviction from his residence, and lack of community support, the Board found he continued to pose a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered a detention disposition as the least onerous and least restrictive option to manage his risk.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review for an accused found not criminally responsible for uttering threats.

The attending psychiatrist testified that the accused had been stable in a group home but remained a significant threat to public safety due to the risk of rapid decompensation if his declining physical health necessitated a move to long-term care.

The Board accepted this evidence, finding the accused remained a significant threat.

However, the Board concluded that the risk could be safely managed in the community and ordered a conditional discharge with conditions, including a named residence and a consent to treatment clause.

The Ontario Review Board held a mandatory hearing to review the disposition of the accused, who was previously found unfit to stand trial on charges including sexual assault.

The accused suffers from Huntington's disease and has experienced significant cognitive decline.

Based on the hospital report and the attending physician's evidence, the Board found that the accused remains unfit to stand trial and is likely permanently unfit.

The Board ordered the continuation of his detention at the Southwest Centre for Forensic Mental Health Care, concluding that a detention order remains necessary to manage his risk and support his complex needs.

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

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia, had been living in a group home and demonstrated clinical stability over the review period.

All parties made a joint submission for a conditional discharge.

The Board found that while the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety, the risk is manageable in the community.

The Board ordered a conditional discharge with specified conditions.

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

The accused, who suffers from schizophrenia and an acquired brain injury, is currently detained at Waypoint Centre and awaiting transfer to CAMH.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to ongoing symptoms, limited response to treatment, and persistent sexualized behaviours.

The Board ordered the continuation of the current detention order and noted it lacks jurisdiction to compel CAMH to expedite the transfer absent a Charter application.

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

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia and intellectual disability, had recently experienced physical health issues requiring reductions in antipsychotic medications, leading to increased aggression and impulsivity.

The Board accepted the joint recommendation of the parties, finding that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered the continuation of the current detention order without change, concluding it was the least onerous and least restrictive disposition necessary to manage his risk and medical needs.

The hospital notified the Ontario Review Board of a restriction of the accused's liberty lasting over seven days due to his placement in seclusion.

The accused, who was found not criminally responsible for assault with a weapon, became aggressive and uncooperative with staff, leading to his seclusion.

The Board held a hearing and found that the restriction of liberty was necessary and appropriate for the safety of the public and represented the least onerous and least restrictive measure available at the time it was imposed and throughout its duration.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review and a restriction of liberties review for an accused found not criminally responsible for uttering threats and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.

The accused, who suffers from schizoaffective disorder and substance use disorders, had been readmitted to the hospital after becoming disorganized and entering a stranger's car.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to his fragile insight and risk of decompensation when non-adherent to medication.

The Board ordered the continuation of the current detention order and found the restriction of his liberties upon readmission to be necessary and appropriate.

The Ontario Review Board held a mandatory hearing to review the disposition of the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for criminal harassment and other offences.

The hospital, the Attorney General, and the accused jointly submitted that the accused no longer posed a significant threat to public safety.

Relying on the hospital report and the testimony of the accused's treating physician, the Board found that the accused's mental health was stable, he was compliant with treatment, and he had robust protective factors.

The Board concluded the accused no longer represented a significant threat to the safety of the public and ordered an absolute discharge.

The Ontario Review Board held a mandatory annual review hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for two counts of second-degree murder.

The accused had recently assaulted his attending psychiatrist with a concealed weapon and remained in seclusion, refusing to engage with treatment staff while researching knives on the internet.

The Board accepted the joint submission of the parties and the evidence of the attending psychiatrist, finding that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered the continuation of the existing Detention Order at the high-secure provincial forensic program without change.

The Ontario Review Board held a hearing to review the restriction of liberty of the accused, who was secluded at a mental health facility for over a month following aggressive and non-compliant behaviour.

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia, had been unmedicated and refused seclusion relief or communication with staff.

The Board found that the seclusion was a significant departure from his liberty norm but concluded it was necessary and appropriate for the safety of the public, representing the least onerous and least restrictive measure available at the time.

The Ontario Review Board held an initial disposition hearing for the accused, who was found not criminally responsible for aggravated assault after stabbing another patient at a hospital.

The accused suffers from schizophrenia and cannabis use disorder.

The Board found that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to the safety of the public due to his major mental illness, history of substance use, and minimal insight into his need for treatment.

The Board ordered a detention order at the hospital's forensic service with privileges and conditions, including a prohibition on contacting the victim.

The Ontario Review Board held a mandatory annual review hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and failing to remain at the scene of an accident.

The accused, who has schizophrenia and substance use disorders, was subject to a detention order at Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences.

The Board found that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to public safety due to the risk of symptom exacerbation linked to substance use or medication non-adherence.

Accepting a joint submission, the Board ordered the continuation of the detention order, amended to allow for 72-hour community passes to facilitate transition to community housing.

The accused, previously found not criminally responsible for attempted murder, was readmitted to the hospital due to a significant deterioration in his mental state, resulting in a restriction of his liberty for more than seven days.

The Ontario Review Board convened a mandatory hearing to review the restriction.

The Board found that the initial and continuing restriction of liberty was necessary, appropriate, and the least onerous option to manage the accused's risk and meet his needs, noting his substantial improvement following medication adjustments.

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

The accused sought an absolute discharge, while the hospital and the Attorney General sought a continuation of the current detention order.

The Board found that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to the safety of the public due to his treatment-resistant major mental illness, history of serious violence, and impulsivity.

Although the accused was ready for discharge to appropriate housing, no such housing was currently available.

The Board ordered the continuation of the detention order with privileges up to and including residence in the community in accommodation approved by the person in charge.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review and a restriction of liberty review for an accused found not criminally responsible for aggravated assault and other offences.

The accused, who suffers from schizoaffective disorder, had been readmitted to the hospital due to medication nonadherence and decompensation.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety and ordered the continuation of the current detention order.

The Board also confirmed that the restriction of the accused's liberty was necessary, appropriate, and the least onerous option available to manage his risk.

The Ontario Review Board held a mandatory annual review hearing for an accused previously found not criminally responsible for fraud and operating a motor vehicle while prohibited.

The accused, who suffers from untreated schizoaffective disorder and severe alcohol use disorder, did not attend the hearing.

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

The Board ordered the continuation of the current detention order without change, dismissing the accused's request to remove the driving prohibition, as the accused has a history of dangerous and impaired driving and remains at high risk of relapse.