S.J. Hucker

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

The accused, diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder, was living in the community under a conditional discharge.

The treatment team reported that the accused was doing well, maintaining employment, and complying with treatment, though he continued to require support to manage stressors related to relationships and housing.

All parties jointly submitted that the accused remained a significant threat to public safety but that his risk could be managed in the community.

The Board agreed, finding that the accused remained a significant threat, and ordered the continuation of the conditional discharge on the same terms.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review for an accused found not criminally responsible for assault and other offences in 2008.

The accused, diagnosed with treatment-resistant schizophrenia and polysubstance use disorder, had recently relapsed with crack cocaine but was otherwise progressing in a transitional housing program.

Accepting the joint submission of the parties and the uncontradicted medical evidence, the Board found the accused continues to represent a significant threat to public safety and ordered the continuation of his conditional discharge.

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

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia and substance abuse disorders, had made significant progress in a secure hospital setting but had not yet been tested in the community.

The Board accepted the joint position of the parties and the treating psychiatrist that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered the continuation of a Detention Order with gradual community reintegration privileges as the least onerous and least restrictive disposition.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for Jeremy Anger, who was previously found not criminally responsible for offences including mischief endangering life.

The Board found that Mr. Anger continues to represent a significant threat to public safety due to his history of substance-induced psychosis and emotional regulation difficulties.

Adopting the joint position of the parties and the recommendation of his treating psychiatrist, the Board ordered the continuation of his Detention Order at Providence Care Hospital, with amended conditions and ongoing community living privileges.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review for an accused previously found not criminally responsible for aggravated assault and other offences.

The accused, who has a history of substance use disorder and bipolar affective disorder, experienced relapses involving crystal methamphetamine and fentanyl during the reporting period.

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

A continued detention order was issued, with added conditions permitting attendance at a residential substance use recovery program.

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.