R. Bigelow

The accused, previously found not criminally responsible for uttering threats, appeared before the Ontario Review Board for an annual review of her disposition.

The hospital and the Crown recommended a Conditional Discharge, supported by the accused's attending psychiatrist who testified that she is fully compliant with treatment and poses a low risk of psychological harm.

The Board accepted the joint submission and ordered a Conditional Discharge.

The Hospital requested an early review of the accused's conditional discharge after he voluntarily admitted himself following a psychiatric decompensation triggered by substance use.

While in hospital, the accused assaulted a co-patient and was placed on a Form 3.

The Ontario Review Board found that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to the safety of the public due to his major mental illness, polysubstance abuse disorder, and lack of insight.

The Board revoked the conditional discharge and ordered the accused detained on the Forensic Program with privileges, finding it to be the least onerous and least restrictive disposition necessary to manage his risk.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for mischief.

The accused suffers from treatment-resistant schizophrenia and substance use disorders.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to his lack of insight, residual symptoms, and likelihood of decompensation if unsupervised.

The Board ordered the continuation of his detention at the hospital's Forensic Service, rejecting the Attorney General's request to mandate that any future community residence be strictly supervised, to preserve the treatment team's flexibility.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for first-degree murder.

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia, had been residing in a supervised community setting and sought a conditional discharge with a provision allowing up to 30 days of international travel.

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

A conditional discharge was granted, but the Board limited international travel to a maximum of 14 days while accompanied by an approved person, finding insufficient evidence to support a longer, indirectly supervised absence.

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

The accused has diagnoses of schizophrenia, substance use disorders, and an intellectual developmental disorder.

The hospital, the accused, and the Attorney General jointly submitted that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to public safety and that the current Detention Order should be continued with minor amendments, including the removal of a restriction on using taxis.

The Board accepted the joint submission, finding that the accused's risk of violence remains moderate to high without the structure of the hospital, and ordered the continuation of the Detention Order with the requested amendments.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for aggravated assault due to a psychotic disorder caused by a medical condition.

The Board heard evidence that the accused's medical condition had been resolved by surgery and her substance use disorder was in remission.

Finding that the accused had demonstrated significant stability in the community and no longer posed a significant threat to public safety, the Board granted an absolute discharge.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review of the disposition for the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for first-degree murder due to schizophrenia.

The hospital, the Crown, and the accused jointly submitted that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to the safety of the public and that the current detention order should be continued without amendment.

The Board accepted the joint submission, noting the accused's complex case and the need for a cautious, gradual transition to the community.

The detention order at the forensic program was continued.

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

The accused, diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder and substance use disorders, had experienced a difficult year with multiple positive drug screens and psychotic symptoms.

The Board accepted the joint submission that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to public safety.

Adopting the hospital's psychiatric evidence, the Board ordered the continuation of the detention disposition but amended the community living privilege to strictly require supervised accommodation.

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

The accused requested amendments to permit international travel and the consumption of cannabis.

The Board unanimously found that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to the safety of the public due to his schizophrenia, substance use disorder, and limited insight.

The Board rejected the requested amendments, finding the travel request premature and lacking safety details, and concluding that permitting cannabis consumption would pose an unacceptable risk to public safety.

The detention order was continued without amendment.

The accused was found not criminally responsible on account of mental disorder for arson and referred to the Ontario Review Board.

The accused has diagnoses of schizophrenia and cannabis use disorder.

The Board accepted the joint recommendation of the parties and issued a Detention Order with community living privileges, finding that the accused poses a significant threat to public safety that requires the structure of a Detention Order to manage her risk of psychotic decompensation.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual hearing to review the disposition of the accused, who was previously found unfit to stand trial on charges including uttering threats and assaulting a peace officer.

The accused's treating psychiatrist testified that his understanding of the court process had improved significantly and that he now met the limited cognitive capacity test for fitness.

The Board accepted this evidence, finding that the accused had a reality-based understanding of the criminal court process and could instruct counsel.

The Board concluded the accused was fit to stand trial and ordered him returned to court.

The accused, previously found not criminally responsible for assault, appeared before the Ontario Review Board for an annual hearing.

The hospital and Crown recommended maintaining the current detention order, while the accused sought an absolute discharge.

The Board accepted psychiatric evidence that the accused lacks insight, has a history of cannabis-induced decompensation, and would pose a significant threat to public safety without supervision.

The Board denied the absolute discharge and found a conditional discharge unfeasible due to a lack of community supports, ordering the continuation of the detention order.

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

The hospital and the Attorney General supported an absolute discharge.

The Board found that the accused no longer represents a significant threat to the safety of the public, noting his six-year absence of psychotic symptoms, medication adherence, and abstinence from substances.

The Board ordered an absolute discharge.

The Ontario Review Board held a mandatory hearing to review the disposition of the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for assault causing bodily harm due to schizophrenia.

The Board heard evidence that the accused has poor insight into his illness and requires supervision to ensure medication compliance.

The Board found that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to the safety of the public and ordered the continuation of his current detention order at the hospital without change.

The Ontario Review Board held an initial disposition hearing for the accused, who was found not criminally responsible for offences including criminal harassment and uttering threats.

The Board found that the accused, who suffers from schizophrenia, continues to represent a significant threat to the safety of the public.

However, noting his compliance with treatment, abstinence from substances, and strong family support, the Board concluded that his risk could be safely managed in the community.

The Board ordered a conditional discharge on the terms jointly recommended by the parties.

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

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia and cannabis use disorder, sought a conditional discharge.

The hospital and Crown advocated for a continued Detention Order.

The Board found that the accused continued to pose a significant threat to public safety due to a history of violence, medication noncompliance, and decompensation exacerbated by cannabis use.

The Board ordered the continuation of the Detention Order, maintained the cannabis ban, and permitted travel passes within Ontario.

The Ontario Review Board held a mandatory annual review hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for uttering threats and assault with a weapon.

The accused, diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder, was detained at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health.

The Board found that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to public safety due to his limited insight and history of non-adherence to medication.

The Board ordered the continuation of his detention order, but granted expanded indirectly supervised community access to the Greater Toronto Area and provisions for community living in approved accommodation, as jointly recommended by the parties.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review and restriction of liberty hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for aggravated assault due to schizophrenia.

The restriction of liberty was initiated after the accused committed an unprovoked assault on a co-patient while experiencing auditory hallucinations.

The Board found the restriction of liberty was justified and appropriate.

Based on recent stability and medication compliance, the Board ordered the continuation of the Detention Order with modifications, including a transfer to Forensic Services and the addition of indirectly supervised privileges on grounds and in the community.

The accused, who was found not criminally responsible for sexual assault and assaulting a peace officer, appeared before the Ontario Review Board for an annual hearing.

The accused has diagnoses of schizophrenia and substance use disorder and recently had a restriction of liberty following an altercation with a co-patient.

All parties jointly submitted that the current Disposition, a Detention Order with privileges up to living in the community, should remain unchanged.

The Board agreed, finding the current Disposition appropriate, justified, and the least onerous and restrictive in the circumstances.

The accused, who was found not criminally responsible in 2011 for assault-related offences, appeared before the Ontario Review Board for his annual hearing.

The Board accepted a joint submission from the parties that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to his schizophrenia and antisocial traits.

The Board ordered that the current Detention Order be maintained, noting that the accused is well-managed in his 24-hour supervised community residence.