R. Kunjukrishnan

The accused was found not criminally responsible for assault, assault with a weapon, and mischief.

At his initial Ontario Review Board hearing, the hospital and the Attorney General sought a detention order, while the accused sought an absolute discharge.

The Board accepted psychiatric evidence that the accused suffers from untreated Schizophrenia, remains actively psychotic, and is non-compliant with treatment.

The Board concluded that the accused poses a significant threat to the safety of the public and ordered his detention at the hospital with conditions, including a weapons prohibition and a no-contact order.

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

The accused, diagnosed with treatment-resistant schizophrenia, had a history of medication non-compliance and aggressive behaviour when his clozapine levels dropped.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety, as he would likely become non-compliant with medication and decompensate without a Board disposition.

The Board ordered a continued detention disposition with privileges up to and including community living in approved accommodation, supporting a gradual transition to a group home.

The accused, previously found not criminally responsible for assault, was subject to a mandatory annual review hearing before the Ontario Review Board.

The accused suffers from Huntington's Disease with neurocognitive decline, leading to severe agitation and aggression requiring mechanical and chemical restraints.

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

The Board ordered the continuation of the existing Detention Order Disposition with no changes to its terms and conditions.

The accused was found not criminally responsible for arson and other offences.

The Ontario Review Board held an initial review hearing under s. 672.81(1) of the Criminal Code.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to the safety of the public due to his schizoaffective disorder, history of treatment non-compliance, and risk of aggressive behaviour.

The Board ordered a Detention Disposition to allow the hospital to manage his risk and treatment, including the ability to readmit him expeditiously if his mental state deteriorates in the community.

The Ontario Review Board held a mandatory annual review hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for criminal harassment and breach of probation.

The accused, who has bipolar disorder and substance use disorders, had previously been readmitted to the hospital after unilaterally stopping his antipsychotic medication.

However, he subsequently stabilized, gained insight into his need for medication, and maintained abstinence from substances.

The Board accepted the joint recommendation of the parties, finding that while the accused remains a significant threat to public safety, a conditional discharge is the necessary and appropriate disposition.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for causing a disturbance and related offences.

The accused, diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder and substance use disorder, has a history of decompensating and becoming aggressive when using cannabis.

The Board accepted the expert evidence of the treating psychiatrist that the accused lacks insight into the effects of his cannabis use and remains caught in a cycle of losing privileges due to substance use.

The Board found the accused remains a significant threat to public safety and ordered the continuation of his detention at the hospital with a minor modification to his privileges.

The Ontario Review Board held a hearing to determine whether the accused, who had previously been found unfit to stand trial on charges including assault with a weapon, remained unfit.

Based on the psychiatric evidence of ongoing psychotic symptoms and delusional ideation, the Board found the accused remained unfit to stand trial, though not permanently so.

The Board ordered a Detention Disposition at the hospital, finding it to be the least onerous and restrictive disposition necessary to manage the accused's risk to public safety.

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

The accused had been living in the community under a conditional discharge with minimal terms.

The treating psychiatrist testified that the accused had maintained a stable mental status, abstained from substances, and had strong family and professional supports on his First Nation reserve.

The Board applied the Winko test and concluded that the accused no longer posed a significant threat to the safety of the public.

An absolute discharge was granted.

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

The accused had a variable year, including a recent serious incident where he assaulted hospital staff, resulting in seclusion and segregation.

The Board found that the accused remains a significant threat to the safety of the public due to his schizophrenia, severe cognitive limitations, and history of violence.

The Board declined the accused's request to transfer to a hospital in Thunder Bay, citing long waitlists and the need for stabilization.

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

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

The Board found that the accused remains a significant threat to the safety of the public due to his history of substance abuse and risk of relapse, despite maintaining sobriety for the past year.

The Board ordered the continuation of his detention order at the hospital, with a modification to his privileges allowing for indirectly supervised passes of up to 7 days in the community to facilitate his upcoming transition to a supervised group home.

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

The accused, who was found not criminally responsible for aggravated assault, sought a conditional discharge and a transfer to another hospital.

The Board found that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to public safety due to her schizophrenia, substance use history, and lack of insight.

The Board ordered the continuation of her detention at the current hospital, concluding that a transfer would be counterproductive to her rehabilitation and reintegration.

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

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia, had been living in a supervised community residence and remained medication compliant.

The Board accepted the joint recommendation of the parties, finding that the accused remained a significant threat to public safety due to his history of severe violence while experiencing command hallucinations and prior medication non-compliance.

The Board ordered the continuation of the current detention order to ensure close monitoring and medication administration.

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

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia, had his liberty restricted after failing to take his medication, requiring hospitalization to re-titrate his clozapine dosage.

The Board found that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to the safety of the public and ordered a continued Detention Disposition.

The Board also found that the hospital's restriction of the accused's liberty was warranted, necessary, and appropriate.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review of the disposition for the accused, who was found not guilty by reason of insanity on a charge of sexual assault.

The accused has schizophrenia and a history of physical aggression, though his mobility has recently declined.

The Board accepted the unanimous opinion of the treatment team that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to cyclical psychotic symptoms.

The Board ordered a continuation of the Detention Disposition at the North Bay Regional Health Centre to provide necessary support and supervision, while maintaining conditions to assist with future placement in a nursing home.

The Ontario Review Board held a mandatory annual review hearing for the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for uttering threats and interference with property.

The accused suffers from schizoaffective disorder and a stimulant use disorder.

While his psychotic symptoms are well-managed on medication, he recently relapsed into substance use and was involved in an altercation with a co-patient.

Applying the Winko framework, the Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to the safety of the public.

The Board ordered the continuation of his existing Detention Order Disposition with no changes to its terms and conditions, while supporting a gradual transition plan into the community.

The Ontario Review Board held a hearing to review the restriction of liberty of the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for assault and weapons charges.

The accused had been readmitted to the hospital after his mental health deteriorated due to cannabis use and medication non-compliance, leading to conflicts at his community housing.

The Board found that the readmission was necessary, appropriate, and the least restrictive option available at the time to stabilize his symptoms.

The accused was subsequently released back to his community housing with an updated treatment plan.

The accused was found not criminally responsible on account of mental disorder for firearms offences following a standoff with police while experiencing a mental health crisis.

At his initial Ontario Review Board hearing, the Board found that he continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to his chronic recurring psychosis, lack of insight, and vulnerability to substance use.

The Board ordered a Conditional Discharge with conditions, including a weapons prohibition and an absolute prohibition on alcohol use, while permitting continued medical cannabis use under supervision.

The hospital requested an early review of the accused's conditional discharge disposition due to her escalating violent and harassing behaviour towards her boyfriend.

The accused, who had previously been found not criminally responsible for arson, was diagnosed with schizophrenia and personality traits.

The hospital sought a Detention Order and a No Contact clause to manage the risk and engage her in treatment, as she repeatedly left voluntary hospital admissions against medical advice.

The Ontario Review Board found that the accused continued to pose a significant threat to public safety and that a Detention Order with a No Contact clause was necessary and appropriate to protect the public and facilitate her treatment.

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

The accused had previously been found not criminally responsible for arson and criminal harassment following a substance-induced psychotic episode.

The hospital, the accused, and the Crown all agreed that the accused no longer posed a significant threat to public safety.

The Board accepted the evidence that the accused was employed in the mental health field, abstinent from substances, and stable without medication.

The Board granted the accused an absolute discharge.

The accused, who was previously found unfit to stand trial and permitted to reside in the community, was readmitted to the hospital after his family withdrew consent for him to live with them due to his escalating alcohol consumption and threatening behaviour.

The Ontario Review Board held a hearing to review the restriction of liberties.

The Board found that the readmission was necessary, appropriate, and the least restrictive option available, and that ongoing detention in the hospital was warranted given the accused's lack of insight, refusal to cooperate with treatment, and stated intention to abscond.