T. Mann

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for assault causing bodily harm.

The accused, diagnosed with Schizophrenia and Cannabis Use Disorder, requested a transfer to the Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre.

Relying on the uncontroverted expert evidence of the treating psychiatrist, the Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to ongoing cannabis use, fluid insight, and a history of violence while psychotic.

The Board denied the transfer request, finding it would be detrimental to the accused's progress, and ordered continued detention at the Brockville Mental Health Centre with an expanded catchment area for community access.

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

The accused, previously found not criminally responsible for criminal harassment and break and enter, had been progressing well in 24-hour supervised housing until a recent incident involving the abuse of prescription medication and a lack of transparency with the treatment team regarding an inappropriate relationship with a former staff member.

The Board accepted the hospital's expert evidence that the accused's risk had elevated to moderate.

The Board concluded that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety and ordered the continuation of the Detention Disposition, modifying it to require supervised accommodation rather than 24-hour supervision, and granting expanded day passes.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review of the accused's detention disposition pursuant to s. 672.81(1) of the Criminal Code.

The accused, who was found not criminally responsible for weapons offences, suffers from schizoaffective disorder and substance use disorders.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to his mental illness, substance use, and history of aggressive behaviour when unwell.

The Board ordered that the accused remain subject to a detention disposition at the hospital with conditions, noting his recent progress but emphasizing the need for continued treatment and supervision.

The Ontario Review Board held a mandatory annual review hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for breach of probation and causing a disturbance.

The accused, who suffers from treatment-resistant schizophrenia, had previously received an absolute discharge but relapsed into substance use and homelessness, leading to the index offences.

The Board accepted the treating psychiatrist's expert opinion that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety and requires the structure of a Detention Disposition to ensure approved accommodation and community support.

The Board ordered the continuation of the Detention Disposition with an amendment to allow for travel passes.

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

The accused had previously been found not criminally responsible for uttering threats.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to the safety of the public due to his history of violent behaviour, substance use, and complex mental health diagnoses.

The Board ordered that the current disposition, a detention order with privileges up to and including living in the community in approved accommodation, be maintained as the least onerous and least restrictive disposition necessary to manage his risk.

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

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to his complex mental health needs and history of rapid decompensation.

However, noting his positive progress and mental stability, the Board ordered a detention disposition with amended terms allowing him to reside in the community of Eastern Ontario, facilitating a transition to independent living near his family.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for offences including uttering threats and criminal harassment.

The accused, diagnosed with Schizophrenia with Catatonia and neurodevelopmental issues, resides in a supervised group home.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to the safety of the public due to his major mental illness, history of violence, and partial insight.

The Board ordered a continued detention disposition but granted increased privileges, including indirectly supervised access to the community for work or volunteering and extended passes to visit family, finding this to be the least onerous and restrictive means of ensuring public safety.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review of the accused's disposition pursuant to s. 672.81(1) of the Criminal Code.

The accused had been found not criminally responsible for arson.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to his schizophrenia, substance use history, and partial insight into his illness.

The Board concluded that a conditional discharge was not appropriate, as the civil commitment mechanisms under the Mental Health Act would be insufficient to protect public safety in the event of rapid decompensation.

The Board ordered the continuation of a detention disposition, while granting additional indirectly supervised privileges to facilitate community reintegration.

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

The accused is currently diagnosed with Delusional Disorder and a Neurodevelopmental Disorder.

The Board accepted expert psychiatric evidence that the accused continues to lack insight, remains emotionally volatile, and recently assaulted a co-patient with scalding water.

The Board concluded the accused poses a significant threat to public safety and ordered a continued detention disposition at the hospital.

The Board also noted concern that the hospital placed the accused in locked seclusion for over seven days without providing the requisite restriction of liberty notice.

The accused was previously found unfit to stand trial on charges including assault and resisting arrest.

The Ontario Review Board held a hearing to review her fitness and determine the appropriate disposition.

Based on expert psychiatric evidence, the Board found the accused remains unfit to stand trial due to severe intellectual disability and schizophrenia spectrum disorder.

The Board ordered a detention disposition with privileges, finding she requires a highly structured 24/7 supervised setting to manage her complex needs and mitigate the high risk of violent reoffending.

The accused was found not criminally responsible on account of mental disorder for attempted murder and possession of a prohibited weapon.

At the initial disposition hearing, the Ontario Review Board found that the accused, who suffers from schizophrenia and substance use disorder, remains a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered a detention disposition at the forensic hospital with specific privileges and conditions, including a prohibition on weapons and substances, and directed the preparation of a Gladue Report.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for assault causing bodily harm and assault.

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia and pedophilia, had made positive progress in a supervised group home and remained abstinent from substances.

However, due to his partial insight and need for external supervision to maintain medication compliance, the Board found he continued to pose a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered the continuation of his conditional discharge but removed the substance abstention clause to test his ability to remain abstinent without extrinsic legal support.

The Ontario Review Board held a mandatory hearing to review the disposition of the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for second-degree murder and assault.

The accused had been residing in a long-term care home and demonstrated significant stability with the support of a geriatric psychiatry team and a community treatment order.

The Board accepted the joint submission and uncontroverted psychiatric evidence that the accused's risk of harm was minimal and diminishing.

Finding that the accused no longer posed a significant threat to the safety of the public, the Board granted an absolute discharge.

The accused was found not criminally responsible on account of mental disorder for criminal harassment, failure to comply with a release order, and uttering threats.

At the initial disposition hearing, the Ontario Review Board found that the accused, who suffers from bipolar disorder and a substance use disorder, continues to pose a significant threat to the safety of the public.

The Board ordered a detention disposition at the Southwest Centre for Forensic Mental Health Care, with conditions including a weapons prohibition, abstention from intoxicants, and no-contact provisions regarding the victim and their child.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review of the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for first-degree murder due to schizophrenia.

The Board heard evidence from the treating psychiatric team that the accused has made progress but remains stress-vulnerable and requires ongoing medication optimization.

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

A detention disposition was ordered, allowing for gradual reintegration into the community through supervised passes and potential group home placement, subject to strict monitoring and geographic restrictions.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for theft under $5000.

The accused, diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder and cognitive deficits, had been residing in a locked long-term care unit and demonstrated significant stability and compliance with treatment.

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

Applying the test from Winko, the Board concluded that the accused no longer poses a significant threat to the safety of the public and granted an absolute discharge.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual hearing for an accused previously found unfit to stand trial on various charges including sexual assault and criminal harassment.

The accused suffers from Major Neurocognitive Disorder secondary to Adrenoleukodystrophy, resulting in progressive cognitive and physical deterioration.

The Board accepted expert evidence that the accused remains unfit to stand trial and poses a significant threat to public safety due to impulsive and sexually aggressive behaviours.

The Board ordered a continued detention disposition at the forensic hospital, with a reduction in reporting requirements, while noting that long-term care would be a more appropriate placement once substitute decision-maker issues are resolved.

The accused was found not criminally responsible for arson and appeared before the Ontario Review Board for an initial disposition hearing.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to the safety of the public due to his schizophrenia, substance use disorder, and history of decompensation linked to cannabis use.

The Board concluded that a conditional discharge was insufficient to manage the risk and ordered a detention disposition with conditions, including a prohibition on cannabis use and a requirement to report four times per month.

The accused was found not criminally responsible for break and enter a dwelling house and the matter was remitted to the Ontario Review Board for a disposition hearing.

The accused suffers from schizophrenia and a substance use disorder, and continues to experience delusions similar to those that precipitated the index offence.

The Board found that the accused poses a significant threat to the safety of the public due to his lack of insight, history of treatment non-adherence, and risk of environmental violence.

The Board ordered a detention disposition with conditions, including hospital approval of accommodation, as the least onerous and restrictive disposition necessary to manage the risk.

The accused was found unfit to stand trial on charges including failure to comply with a probation order and release orders.

The matter was remitted to the Ontario Review Board.

The Board heard psychiatric evidence that the accused suffers from Huntington's Disease, resulting in severe cognitive decline, delusions, and psychosis.

Applying the fitness test from R. v. Bharwani, the Board concluded the accused lacked a reality-based understanding of the proceedings and could not meaningfully instruct counsel.

The Board ordered a detention disposition with privileges for community living in approved accommodation, prioritizing public safety and the accused's need for supervised care.