R. Louis

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

The accused, previously found NCR for mischief and uttering threats, sought an absolute discharge.

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

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to his major mental illness, lack of insight, and history of non-compliance with treatment.

The Board ordered the maintenance of the current detention order, finding it to be the least onerous and least restrictive disposition.

The accused was found not criminally responsible for second-degree murder and referred to the Ontario Review Board.

At the initial hearing, the Board found that the accused poses a significant threat to the safety of the public due to his major mental illness, active psychosis, and substance use issues.

The Board ordered a detention order at the secure forensic unit with privileges up to indirectly supervised community access, concluding that community living was premature at this early stage of treatment.

The Ontario Review Board held a hearing to review the hospital's decision to significantly increase the restriction of the accused's liberty and to conduct an early review of his disposition.

The accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for indecent acts and breaches, had been readmitted to the hospital after his group home sought to evict him due to ongoing substance abuse and aggressive behaviour.

The Board found that the restriction of liberty was reasonable and warranted given the increased risk to the public.

The Board also ordered the accused's transfer to the Brockville Mental Health Centre, finding it to be the least onerous and least restrictive alternative to manage his risk while he continues to pose a significant threat to public safety.

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

The accused, diagnosed with bipolar disorder and substance use disorders, had made progress but continued to struggle with cannabis use, alcohol, gambling, and aggressive behaviour.

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

The Board ordered that the current detention order at the secure forensic unit be maintained, with privileges up to and including community living in approved accommodation.

The accused, previously found not criminally responsible for an indecent act, appeared before the Ontario Review Board for an annual disposition review.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to treatment-resistant schizophrenia and a cannabis use disorder.

However, noting the accused's positive trajectory, medication compliance, and strong family support, the Board concluded that the risk could now be adequately managed in the community.

A conditional discharge was granted with terms including residence requirements, regular reporting, and abstention from intoxicants.

The accused, previously found not criminally responsible for various offences including assault and mischief, appeared before the Ontario Review Board for his first annual review.

The Board found that he continues to pose a significant threat to the safety of the public due to his bipolar disorder and history of cannabis-induced psychosis.

However, given his psychiatric stability, compliance with medication, and abstention from cannabis over the past year, the Board concluded that the risk could be adequately managed in the community.

The Board ordered a conditional discharge with terms including monthly reporting and abstention from intoxicants.

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

The accused, diagnosed with delusional disorder, had recently stopped taking his antipsychotic medication and was regularly consuming cannabis.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to the safety of the public due to his high risk of relapse and limited insight.

The Board ordered that the current detention order at the hospital be maintained, as it remains the least onerous and least restrictive disposition.

The accused was found unfit to stand trial on charges including assault with a weapon and theft under $5,000.

At the initial Ontario Review Board hearing, the Board considered psychiatric evidence indicating the accused suffers from schizophrenia and substance use disorders, with ongoing psychotic symptoms and crystalized delusions.

Applying the test from R. v. Bharwani, the Board concluded the accused remained unfit to stand trial as he lacked a reality-based understanding of the proceedings and could not meaningfully communicate with counsel.

The Board found the accused posed a significant threat to public safety and ordered his detention at the hospital, adopting the recommended conditions as the least onerous and least restrictive disposition, with minor modifications to driving and reporting requirements.

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

The accused, diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder, had recently been found NCR on new charges in Quebec and was subject to a disposition by the Tribunal Administratif du Québec.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to her risk of decompensation and violence when non-compliant with medication.

The Board ordered a continued detention order with community living privileges, added Hôpital Pierre-Janet as approved accommodation, and recommended her transfer to the Province of Quebec.