S. Hucker

The accused was previously found not criminally responsible for firearms offences and was subject to a disposition.

At his annual review hearing, the Ontario Review Board considered whether he continued to pose a significant threat to public safety.

The evidence indicated that his schizophrenia was well managed with medication, he had good insight into his need for treatment, and he was closely monitored by a community ACT team.

The Board concluded that the accused no longer posed a significant threat to the safety of the public and granted an absolute discharge.

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

The accused had successfully transitioned to independent living in the community but continued to require the support of the forensic system, including daily visits from an ACT team.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to the safety of the public and ordered a Detention Order Disposition with the same terms and conditions as the previous disposition, as requested by all parties.

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

The accused had previously been found not criminally responsible for assault and failing to comply with probation.

Based on a joint submission and uncontroverted expert evidence, the Board found that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety due to the risk of substance use relapse triggered by negative peer influences.

The Board ordered the continuation of the conditional discharge.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review of the disposition for an accused found not criminally responsible for assault with a weapon.

The accused, who suffers from Bipolar 1 Disorder and cognitive impairment, was previously subject to a Detention Order at Providence Care Hospital.

Relying on uncontroverted expert psychiatric evidence, the Board found that the accused lacks insight into his condition and requires strict supervision to maintain medication adherence and alcohol abstinence.

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

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

The accused was previously found not criminally responsible for several violent offences.

The hospital, Attorney-General, and the accused jointly submitted that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety and recommended a continuation of the existing Detention Order.

Relying on uncontroverted expert evidence, the Board found that while the accused has made progress in maintaining sobriety and adhering to his medication regimen, he requires further assessment of his ability to cope with independent living.

The Board ordered the continuation of the Detention Order.

The Ontario Review Board held an initial hearing for an accused found unfit to stand trial on charges of uttering threats and failing to comply with probation.

The accused suffers from chronic schizophrenia and substance use disorder.

The Board accepted the treating psychiatrist's evidence that the accused remains unable to meaningfully participate in a trial or instruct counsel due to his thought disorder.

The Board also found that the accused poses a significant threat to public safety due to his mental illness, history of non-compliance with treatment, and substance abuse.

A Detention Order was imposed.

The Ontario Review Board held a hearing to review the restriction of liberties (ROL) and the disposition of the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for sexual assault and an indecent act.

The accused, diagnosed with treatment-resistant schizophrenia, had been placed in seclusion after pushing a female co-patient.

The Board found that the initial and ongoing ROL was warranted due to the accused's unpredictable and violent behaviour when not optimally medicated.

The Board concluded that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety and ordered a Detention Order with a transfer to Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care, a higher-security facility, as the least onerous and least restrictive disposition.

The accused was found not criminally responsible for assault with a weapon and assaulting peace officers.

At the initial disposition hearing, the Ontario Review Board considered whether the accused posed a significant threat to public safety.

Relying on psychiatric evidence and a joint submission, the Board found the accused's schizophrenia and substance use disorder contributed to a moderate risk of violence, particularly towards family members.

The Board concluded the accused remains a significant threat and ordered a Detention Order with structured rehabilitation.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review hearing for the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for assault and uttering threats.

The Board accepted the joint submission and uncontroverted psychiatric evidence that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to schizophrenia, lack of insight, and risk of decompensation if non-compliant with medication.

The Board ordered a Detention Disposition with privileges, emphasizing the need for the accused to engage in structured activities and involve his parents in the therapeutic process before certain travel privileges could be exercised.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review and a restriction of liberty hearing for the accused, who was detained at Providence Care Hospital.

The accused had been placed in seclusion following an assault on a co-patient.

The Board found the restriction of liberty was warranted and the least restrictive option available.

The Board concluded the accused continued to represent a significant threat to the safety of the public and ordered her continued detention.

The Board declined to remove the alcohol prohibition from her disposition but expanded the geographical radius of her passes to allow overnight visits with her mother, subject to the approval of the person in charge.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for sexual interference and breach of probation.

The accused has diagnoses of moderate intellectual disability, pedophilic disorder, and fetal alcohol spectrum disorder.

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

The Board ordered the continuation of a Detention Order with privileges, finding it to be the least onerous and least restrictive disposition available.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for an accused found unfit to stand trial on a charge of sexual assault.

The accused, who has severe Autism Spectrum Disorder and profound intellectual disability, resides in a specialized community setting with exclusively male staff to manage his risk of sexual and non-sexual aggression.

The Board found that the accused remains unfit to stand trial, is likely permanently unfit, and continues to pose a significant threat to the safety of the public.

The Board ordered the continuation of his existing detention disposition, noting that a conditional discharge would jeopardize his specialized funding and supervision.

The accused, who was found not criminally responsible on account of mental disorder for sexual assault and an indecent act, appeared before the Ontario Review Board for an annual review hearing.

The accused has a diagnosis of treatment-resistant schizophrenia and a history of non-compliance with medication, which has led to violent and sexually dysregulated behaviour in the community.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to the safety of the public due to his undertreated psychotic symptoms and limited insight.

The Board ordered that the accused be subject to a Detention Order at the secure forensic unit, with conditions allowing for gradual privileges as his psychiatric stability improves.

The Ontario Review Board held a hearing to review the accused's unfitness to stand trial on charges of mischief and failing to comply with probation.

The accused, diagnosed with chronic schizophrenia, had received substantial antipsychotic treatment and participated in a pragmatic court education program utilizing visual aids and role-play.

Applying the test from Bharwani, the Board accepted the uncontested psychiatric and psychological evidence that the accused now possessed a reality-based understanding of the court process, the possible consequences of the proceedings, and the ability to communicate with counsel.

The Board found the accused fit to stand trial and ordered him returned to court, with his current detention order remaining in effect in the interim.

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

The accused had a stable clinical year and was compliant with treatment, but remained overtly psychotic with paranoid and grandiose delusional beliefs.

The Board found that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety due to his brittle mental illness and risk of medication non-adherence.

The Board ordered the continuation of his detention disposition at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, with privileges to live in approved accommodation in the community.

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

The accused, who has schizophrenia, had been living in the community under a conditional discharge and recently consented to a Community Treatment Order to manage her medication and substance use.

The Board accepted the joint position of the parties and the hospital that the accused's mental state had stabilized and she had not engaged in violence since the index offence.

The Board concluded that the accused no longer poses a significant threat to public safety under s. 672.5401 of the Criminal Code and ordered an absolute discharge.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for attempted arson and other offences.

The accused, who has a long history of schizophrenia and substance abuse, had a generally positive year living in a high-support community residence but continued to struggle with alcohol and cannabis use.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to his lack of insight, history of medication non-adherence, and risk of rapid psychotic deterioration without external supervision.

The Board ordered that the current detention disposition continue unchanged.

The accused was found not criminally responsible for mischief, uttering threats, and breaching a recognizance.

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

The Board found that the accused, who has schizophrenia and a history of medication non-compliance in the community, poses a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered the accused detained in the hospital with conditions, including a prohibition from attending a specific hotel in Ottawa, to facilitate his stabilization and eventual reintegration into the community.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for uttering threats, assault, and failing to comply with a probation order.

The accused suffers from schizophrenia and other disorders, and currently resides at the Brockville Mental Health Centre.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to the safety of the public due to his limited insight, risk of medication non-compliance, and potential for violent recidivism.

The Board ordered a continued detention disposition with a transfer to North Bay and provisions for indirectly supervised community access.

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

The hospital and the Attorney-General recommended a renewed detention disposition, while the accused sought an absolute discharge.

The Board accepted the expert evidence of the treating psychiatrist that the accused, who suffers from schizophrenia and substance use disorders, would likely decompensate and pose a significant threat to public safety if released to a shelter environment.

The Board concluded the accused remains a significant threat and ordered a detention disposition to manage his risk while meeting his treatment needs.