R. Chopra

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

The accused sought an absolute discharge, supported by his treating psychologist, while the attending psychiatrist and the hospital argued he remained a significant threat to public safety due to his history of cannabis-induced psychosis and lack of community psychiatric follow-up.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety, citing his rapid decompensation following a previous absolute discharge and the ongoing risks associated with potential cannabis use.

The Board ordered the continuation of the conditional discharge with a reduction in reporting requirements.

The accused was found not criminally responsible for dangerous operation causing death after driving through a stop sign at high speed and striking a motorcyclist.

At her initial Ontario Review Board disposition hearing, the panel found she poses a significant threat to public safety due to her Schizoaffective Disorder, history of medication nonadherence, and risk of psychotic relapse.

The Board ordered her detained at the Forensic Psychiatry Program with community living privileges, subject to strict conditions including substance abstinence and a driving prohibition.

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

The accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for assault with a weapon and other offences, suffers from schizoaffective disorder and a substance use disorder.

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

The Board ordered that the accused remain subject to a Detention Order with minor variations, as it is the least onerous and least restrictive disposition necessary to manage her risk while supporting her community reintegration.

The accused, previously found not criminally responsible for aggravated assault, was subject to a review of her disposition by the Ontario Review Board.

The parties jointly submitted that she no longer represented a significant threat to the safety of the public.

The Board accepted the joint submission and the evidence of her attending psychiatrist, finding that her mental health was stable, she was compliant with treatment, and she had strong community supports including a Community Treatment Order.

The Board concluded that the accused did not pose a significant threat to public safety and granted an absolute discharge.

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

The accused, diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder and vascular dementia, sought an absolute discharge, while the hospital and Crown recommended continuing the detention order.

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

The Board confirmed the detention order, noting the absence of a realistic community release plan.

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

The accused continues to suffer from schizophrenia and cannabis use disorder, experiencing auditory and visual hallucinations.

Based on the evidence of the treating psychiatrist and a joint submission, the Board concluded that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to the safety of the public.

The previous disposition was renewed on the same conditions.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review of the disposition for a young person previously found unfit to stand trial on sexual assault charges.

The Board accepted the joint recommendation of the parties and the medical evidence that the accused remains unfit to stand trial, though not permanently unfit.

The Board ordered the continuation of the detention order with the same terms as the previous year, noting the accused's significant progress and medication compliance.

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

The accused's diagnoses include schizoaffective disorder and cannabis use disorder.

The Board accepted the joint submission of the parties, supported by psychiatric evidence, that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety and requires supportive housing.

The Board ordered the continuation of the existing Detention Order with privileges up to and including community living in accommodation approved by the hospital.

The Ontario Review Board held an initial hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for multiple violent offences, including attempted murder and aggravated assault.

The accused suffers from schizophrenia and a severe cannabis use disorder.

The hospital and the Attorney General sought a detention order, while the accused sought a conditional discharge.

The Board accepted expert evidence that the accused was taking a sub-optimal dose of antipsychotic medication and lacked insight into his illness.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety and ordered a detention disposition with conditions, including a no-contact order with the victims.

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

The accused, diagnosed with Schizophrenia and Cannabis Use Disorder, sought an absolute discharge.

The hospital and the Attorney General recommended maintaining the current detention order.

The Board accepted the psychiatric evidence that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to his treatment-resistant illness, history of medication non-compliance, and lack of insight.

The Board concluded that a conditional discharge was inappropriate and ordered that the detention order remain in place to ensure necessary supervision and treatment.

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

The accused, who has a severe and long-standing substance use disorder, sought a conditional discharge.

The hospital and Crown recommended continuing the detention order.

The Board found the accused remains a significant threat to public safety due to the high risk of relapse and rapid onset of psychosis if not properly supervised in the community.

The Board ordered the continuation of the detention order to ensure the hospital retains authority to approve housing and facilitate timely readmission if necessary.

The accused, previously found not criminally responsible for sexual assault and assault causing bodily harm against an intimate partner, appeared for an annual review of his conditional discharge.

The Ontario Review Board considered expert evidence and the joint recommendation of the parties.

The Board found that the accused remains a significant threat to the safety of the public due to his history of violence, partial insight, and risk of relapse into psychosis.

The Board ordered the continuation of the conditional discharge with varied conditions regarding reporting frequency and travel.

The Ontario Review Board conducted a mandatory annual review of the accused's disposition under s. 672.81(1) of the Criminal Code.

The accused, previously found not criminally responsible for various offences including assault with a weapon, suffers from Schizophrenia and Major Neurocognitive Disorder.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to the safety of the public due to his fragile mental state, lack of insight, and risk of non-adherence to treatment.

The Board concluded that a Detention Order remains the necessary and appropriate disposition to ensure public safety and provide the required level of supervision and psychiatric care.

The Ontario Review Board held a mandatory annual review of the accused's disposition under s. 672.81(1) of the Criminal Code.

The accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for assault with a weapon and mischief, suffers from treatment-refractory schizophrenia and severe substance use disorders.

The Board accepted the expert evidence of the treating psychiatrist and the joint recommendation of the parties, finding that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered the continuation of the current detention order without changes.

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

The accused suffers from treatment-resistant schizophrenia and has a history of medication non-compliance.

While the accused showed some stability on long-acting injectable antipsychotics, the Board found they continue to lack insight and require high-level supervision.

The Board concluded the accused remains a significant threat to public safety and ordered the continuation of the Detention Order.

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

The accused, diagnosed with treatment-resistant schizophrenia, sought an absolute discharge, while the hospital and Crown recommended continuing the current detention order.

The Board accepted uncontroverted expert psychiatric evidence that the accused continues to experience residual symptoms of paranoia and would likely decompensate and pose a risk of severe violence if discharged without support.

The Board concluded the accused remains a significant threat to public safety and ordered the continuation of the detention order to ensure proper structure, support, and supervision in transitional housing.

The Ontario Review Board conducted a mandatory review of the accused's disposition and a review of two recent restrictions of his liberty.

The accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for assault causing bodily harm, had been living in supervised community accommodation but was readmitted to the hospital due to relapses into cannabis and crack cocaine use.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to his unstable mental illness, substance abuse, and lack of insight.

The Board also concluded that the hospital's decisions to restrict his liberty and readmit him were necessary and appropriate to protect the public.

A Detention Order was maintained.

The Ontario Review Board conducted a mandatory annual review of the disposition for the accused, who was found not criminally responsible for an indecent act and failing to comply with orders.

The accused has diagnoses including Pedophilic Disorder and Mild Intellectual Developmental Disorder.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to poor insight, inadequate coping skills, and a desire to interact with children.

The Board concluded that a Detention Order remains necessary and appropriate to manage his risk, maintaining his current conditions including supervised community living.

The accused, previously found not criminally responsible for two counts of sexual assault, appeared before the Ontario Review Board for an annual review of his disposition.

The hospital and Crown recommended a continuation of the detention order, while the accused sought an absolute discharge.

The Board found that the accused remains a significant threat to the safety of the public due to his history of violence, substance use, major mental disorder, and recent unstable behaviour including substance use and going AWOL.

The Board ordered the continuation of the detention order, finding it necessary to adequately manage his risk and provide necessary supervision.