S. Swaminath

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for various offences including robbery and weapons offences.

The accused, who suffers from chronic, treatment-resistant schizophrenia, did not attend the hearing but was represented by counsel.

The Board accepted the joint submission of the parties and the evidence of the treating psychiatrist that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to public safety due to ongoing psychotic symptoms, medication nonadherence, and lack of insight.

The Board ordered the continuation of the current detention order without change.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review for an accused found not criminally responsible for criminal harassment and failing to comply with court orders.

The accused, diagnosed with Delusional Disorder, continues to experience fixed delusions regarding his ex-wife and lacks insight into his illness.

The Board accepted the joint submission and the attending psychiatrist's evidence that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered the continuation of the Detention Order with added privileges for indirectly supervised passes and community living to facilitate gradual reintegration.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for mischief and failing to comply with a release order.

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia and substance use disorders, had recently been involved in methamphetamine use on the hospital unit.

The Board found that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to the safety of the public due to his mental illness, history of nonadherence to treatment, and recent substance use.

The Board ordered a continuation of the detention order with the addition of indirectly supervised passes to allow for gradual community reintegration.

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

The accused had recently experienced a restriction of liberties after testing positive for fentanyl and cannabis, accompanied by signs of mental decompensation.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to his schizophrenia, substance use disorders, and history of non-adherence to treatment.

The Board ordered the continuation of his detention at the hospital with minor modifications to his pass privileges, and confirmed that the recent restriction of his liberties was necessary and appropriate.

The Ontario Review Board held a mandatory annual review hearing for an accused previously found not criminally responsible for invitation to sexual touching and break and enter.

The accused sought a discharge on conditions, while the hospital and Crown sought a continuation of the detention order.

The Board found that the accused, who suffers from schizoaffective disorder, substance use disorder, and paraphilia, continues to pose a significant threat to public safety.

The Board concluded that a detention order remained the least onerous and least restrictive disposition necessary to manage his risk, as he requires close supervision to ensure medication compliance.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review of the accused's disposition following a finding of not criminally responsible for attempted murder and assault with a weapon.

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia, had been compliant with medication in the hospital but lacked full insight into his illness and had a history of nonadherence.

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

The Board ordered the continuation of the detention order at the hospital, with minor modifications to allow for potential future community living options, as it was the least onerous and least restrictive disposition necessary.

The Ontario Review Board held an initial hearing to determine whether the accused, who was previously found unfit to stand trial on a charge of aggravated assault, continued to be unfit and to determine the appropriate disposition.

The accused, suffering from Korsakoff's Dementia, was unable to participate and the hearing proceeded in her absence.

Based on the medical evidence and a joint submission, the Board found the accused remains unfit to stand trial and granted a conditional discharge, allowing her to remain at her current long-term care facility with 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 first-degree murder and arson.

The accused suffers from an unspecified bipolar disorder and a substance use disorder.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to diagnostic uncertainty, limited insight, and the risk of relapse into substance use, which historically exacerbated his psychotic symptoms.

The Board ordered the continuation of the detention order, maintained the absolute prohibition on alcohol and drugs, expanded travel privileges, and added a condition requiring the accused to report any romantic involvements.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for the accused, who was found not criminally responsible for first-degree murder in the death of his infant child.

The accused suffers from bipolar disorder with psychotic features.

The Board found that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to the safety of the public due to his major mental illness, lack of community testing, and the severe violence of the index offence.

The Board ordered the continuation of the current detention order with additional privileges to allow for gradual, supervised reintegration into his home community.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for prowling by night, being unlawfully in a dwelling house, and breaking and entering.

The accused has diagnoses of schizoaffective disorder and substance use disorders.

The Board accepted the expert psychiatric evidence that the accused continues to lack insight into his mental illness, continues to use illicit substances, and poses a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered a continuation of the detention order with the same terms and conditions, finding it to be the least onerous and least restrictive disposition necessary to protect the public.