R. Wood Hill

The accused, previously found not criminally responsible, was subject to a disposition allowing community privileges.

After a positive drug screen, he eloped for three days.

Upon his return, the hospital significantly increased the restrictions on his liberty by admitting him to a high secure unit.

The Ontario Review Board held a hearing under s. 672.81(2.1) of the Criminal Code and found that the hospital's decision to readmit him to the secure unit and the continued restrictions were necessary, appropriate, and represented the least onerous and least restrictive response available.

The accused was found not criminally responsible for multiple sexual assaults and other offences.

At the initial Ontario Review Board disposition hearing, all parties agreed the accused remained a significant threat to public safety.

The hospital and Crown recommended a Detention Order to the Forensic Service, while the accused sought placement in a General Forensic Unit.

Relying on the attending psychiatrist's evidence that the accused's symptoms were well controlled and his risk could be managed, the Board ordered detention in a General Forensic Unit with privileges up to community living.

The accused was found not criminally responsible for exposure for a sexual purpose and indecent acts.

At the initial disposition hearing, the Ontario Review Board considered psychiatric evidence indicating the accused suffers from schizoaffective disorder.

The Board accepted the joint submission of the parties that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety.

A Detention Order was issued with conditions including a weapons prohibition and a no-contact order regarding the victims.

The accused, who was found not criminally responsible for assault, underwent an annual Review Board hearing.

The hospital had transferred the accused to a secure forensic unit due to a deterioration in mental state and lack of engagement with treatment.

The Board found the transfer was a restriction of liberty but was warranted and the least restrictive option.

The Board concluded the accused remains a significant threat to public safety and ordered continued detention at the hospital in a secure forensic unit, with discretion for the hospital to transfer the accused to a general unit if appropriate.

The Ontario Review Board held an initial disposition hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for multiple unprovoked assaults.

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia and a substance use disorder, was residing in the community at a staffed residence.

The Board found that the accused remained a significant threat to public safety.

A Detention Order to a General Forensic Unit was issued, allowing the accused to live in the community subject to conditions, including reporting to the hospital at least once every two weeks and an absolute prohibition on alcohol and substance use.

The Ontario Review Board held a hearing to review the restriction of liberty and disposition of an accused previously found not criminally responsible for various offences.

The accused had been readmitted to the hospital after repeatedly activating fire alarms at her group home, which could no longer safely manage her behaviour.

The Board accepted the joint submission of the parties, finding that the initial and ongoing restriction of liberty was necessary and appropriate.

The Board further concluded that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety and ordered the continuation of her Detention Order as the least onerous and least restrictive disposition.

The Ontario Review Board held a hearing to determine whether the accused, who was found not criminally responsible for firearms offences, continues to pose a significant threat to public safety.

The accused has diagnoses of schizophrenia and severe cannabis use disorder.

Applying Gladue principles, the Board accepted the joint submission of the parties and found that the accused remains a significant threat.

The Board ordered the continuation of the existing Detention Order at the hospital, with privileges up to and including residing in supervised accommodation in the community.

The accused was found not criminally responsible for manslaughter and referred to the Ontario Review Board for an initial disposition hearing.

The Board accepted the joint submission of the parties, supported by psychiatric evidence, that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to his schizophrenia spectrum disorder, limited insight, and substance use history.

The Board ordered a Detention Order with privileges up to residing in a 24-hour supervised accommodation in the community.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual hearing for the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.

The accused had a positive reporting year with no violent incidents or substance use, though he continues to struggle with insight into his personality disorder and psychopathic traits.

Applying the Winko test, the Board accepted the joint submission of the parties that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety.

A Detention Order with privileges up to residing in an approved community accommodation was ordered as the least onerous and least restrictive disposition.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review of the accused's Detention Order following a finding of not criminally responsible for sexual assault.

The accused, who suffers from schizophrenia and cannabis use disorder, sought to remove a condition prohibiting his consumption of cannabis.

The majority of the Board maintained the prohibition, finding that the accused's cannabis use directly exacerbates his breakthrough psychotic symptoms and delusional beliefs, thereby increasing his risk to public safety.

A dissenting minority would have permitted cannabis consumption from a licensed dispensary, arguing the prohibition was ineffective and not the least restrictive option.

The Ontario Review Board held a disposition hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible (NCR) on charges of dangerous operation of a conveyance and failing to stop for police.

The accused has a diagnosis of schizoaffective disorder and a history of medication noncompliance and aggression.

Based on the uncontested evidence of the treating psychiatrist and the joint submission of the parties, the Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered a detention disposition to ensure the accused receives necessary psychiatric and medical care in a secure environment.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review of the disposition for the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for aggravated assault and assaulting a police officer.

The treatment team, the hospital, and the Attorney General jointly recommended an absolute discharge.

The Board found that the accused's psychotic illness and substance use disorders were in remission, she had maintained stability in the community, and she no longer posed a significant threat to public safety.

The Board granted 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 aggravated assault and weapons offences.

The accused sought expanded privileges and a community living clause.

Relying on the evidence of the treating psychiatrist, the Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to his history of violence driven by psychotic symptoms, medication non-compliance, and limited insight.

The Board concluded that the current detention order, without expanded privileges, remains the least onerous and least restrictive disposition necessary to balance public safety with the accused's rehabilitation needs.

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

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

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to the safety of the public due to his lack of insight into his schizoaffective disorder, history of medication non-compliance, and ongoing struggles with substance abuse.

The Board ordered the continuation of the detention order with the addition of a weapons prohibition.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review for an accused found not criminally responsible for sexual assault and forcible confinement.

The accused sought a conditional discharge to reside with his parents, while the hospital and Crown sought a continuation of the detention order.

The Board accepted expert evidence that the accused remained a significant threat to public safety due to ongoing symptoms of schizophrenia, substance use risk, lack of insight, and recent aggressive behaviour in the hospital.

The Board ordered the continuation of the detention order, finding that a conditional discharge would not adequately manage the risk to the public.

The Ontario Review Board held a hearing to review a restriction of liberty imposed on the accused, who was previously found unfit to stand trial and detained at a mental health hospital.

The accused was placed in seclusion for eight days after exhibiting aggressive and threatening behaviour towards staff.

Applying the Campbell framework, the Board found that the significant restriction of the accused's liberty was both necessary and appropriate from its initiation through to its termination to ensure the safety of staff and co-patients.

The accused was found not criminally responsible for dangerous driving causing death and failure to stop after an accident.

At her initial disposition hearing, the Ontario Review Board found that she continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to her history of schizophreniform disorder and lack of insight into potential relapse.

The Board ordered a conditional discharge with conditions including a two-week reporting requirement, a firearms prohibition, and travel restrictions, but declined to impose a driving prohibition.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for an accused found not guilty by reason of insanity on charges of non-capital murder and manslaughter.

The accused, who suffers from Major Neurocognitive Disorder and Antisocial Personality Disorder, did not attend the hearing.

Relying on uncontroverted psychiatric evidence, the Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety and is at high risk for violent recidivism.

The Board ordered the renewal of the accused's current detention disposition at a high secure provincial forensic program.