T. Stirpe

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

The accused has diagnoses of schizophrenia, substance use disorder, and borderline personality disorder.

The Board found that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to the safety of the public due to the risk of medication non-adherence and substance relapse without structured support.

The Board ordered the continuation of the current discharge on conditions, with the removal of the condition requiring the accused to accept treatment on consent.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual hearing for an accused previously found not criminally responsible for assault and mischief.

The accused, who was self-represented, chose not to attend the hearing.

The Board proceeded in his absence, noting the appointment of amicus curiae to safeguard his interests.

Relying on psychiatric evidence that the accused suffers from schizophrenia, lacks insight, and poses a moderate risk of future violence, the Board found he continues to pose a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered the continuation of his detention at the forensic psychiatric hospital.

The Ontario Review Board held a mandatory annual hearing to review the disposition of the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for uttering threats and mischief.

The accused has a diagnosis of schizoaffective disorder and a lengthy criminal history.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to his history of non-compliance, substance use, and rapid decompensation when granted increased community access.

The Board ordered the continuation of the current detention order at the hospital with no changes to its terms and conditions.

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

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia, had made significant progress in community reintegration but remained vulnerable to stressors.

Based on expert psychiatric evidence and a joint submission from all parties, the Board found the accused continued to pose a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered a conditional discharge with terms requiring the accused to reside at a specific supportive housing location and report to the hospital as required.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for first-degree murder.

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia, had been residing in a transitional supportive housing program and making slow progress toward independent living.

The treating psychiatrist testified that the accused continues to pose a notable risk to public safety if left unsupervised, due to a history of medication non-adherence and symptom relapse.

The Board unanimously accepted the psychiatric evidence, finding that the accused remains a significant threat to the safety of the public.

The Board ordered the continuation of the current detention disposition, concluding it was the least onerous and least restrictive disposition necessary to manage the risk.

The Ontario Review Board conducted a mandatory annual review of the accused's disposition under s. 672.81(1) of the Criminal Code.

The accused, previously found not criminally responsible for criminal harassment and breach of probation, suffers from schizoaffective disorder and neurocognitive impairment.

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

The Board ordered the continuation of the current detention order at the hospital with privileges up to and including residence in the community.

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

The accused, who suffers from bipolar affective disorder and a mild intellectual disability, assaulted a nurse while experiencing a manic episode.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to a high risk of medication non-compliance and decompensation if discharged without supportive housing and community psychiatric care.

A detention order was imposed.

The accused was found not criminally responsible on account of mental disorder for two counts of attempted murder and one count of assault.

The Ontario Review Board held an initial disposition hearing to determine if the accused poses a significant threat to public safety.

Relying on expert psychiatric evidence, the Board found that the accused remains a significant threat due to active symptoms of schizophrenia, underdeveloped insight into his need for medication, and the risk of destabilization from cannabis use.

The Board ordered a Detention Order at Ontario Shores, with privileges up to living in the community in approved accommodation, as the necessary and appropriate disposition to manage his risk.

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

The accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for violent offences, had been living in the community for nine months without incident.

The hospital, the accused, and initially the Attorney General jointly recommended a Conditional Discharge.

However, the Board rejected this recommendation, finding that the accused remained a significant threat to public safety due to his high psychopathy scores, lack of insight, and failure to engage in necessary therapy.

The Board concluded that the Mental Health Act would be insufficient to manage his risk if his mental state decompensated.

The Board ordered the continuation of the Detention Order with an additional privilege for indirectly supervised travel passes.

The accused was found unfit to stand trial on charges of break and enter and uttering threats after forcing her way into a home she previously owned and threatening to kill the occupants.

At her initial Ontario Review Board hearing, the Board found she remained unfit to stand trial due to her Unspecified Schizophrenic Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorder, which caused persistent delusions regarding home ownership and a lack of insight into her legal jeopardy.

The Board ordered her detention at the hospital with conditions, including a no-contact order with the victim, finding she posed a significant threat to public safety if released.

The Ontario Review Board held a mandatory annual review hearing for the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for assault.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to his complex psychiatric profile, including schizophrenia, intellectual disabilities, and a history of violence.

The Board ordered that the current detention order remain in place with slight modifications to allow for extended parameters, emphasizing the need for structured oversight and continued treatment.

The accused, previously found not criminally responsible for sexual assault and assault causing bodily harm against an intimate partner, appeared for an annual review of his conditional discharge.

The Ontario Review Board considered expert evidence and the joint recommendation of the parties.

The Board found that the accused remains a significant threat to the safety of the public due to his history of violence, partial insight, and risk of relapse into psychosis.

The Board ordered the continuation of the conditional discharge with varied conditions regarding reporting frequency and travel.

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

The accused, diagnosed with Schizophrenia and Cannabis Use Disorder, sought an absolute discharge.

The hospital and the Attorney General recommended maintaining the current detention order.

The Board accepted the psychiatric evidence that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to his treatment-resistant illness, history of medication non-compliance, and lack of insight.

The Board concluded that a conditional discharge was inappropriate and ordered that the detention order remain in place to ensure necessary supervision and treatment.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for the abduction of a person under 14 years of age.

The accused, who suffers from treatment-resistant schizophrenia, had been residing at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health.

The parties jointly recommended the continuation of the current detention order.

The Board found that the accused remains a significant threat to the safety of the public, noting that medication noncompliance or a lack of support could lead to a relapse of psychotic symptoms and an increased risk of violence.

The Board ordered the continuation of the detention order to ensure the hospital retains the authority to manage her transition to community living.

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

The accused, who has a severe and long-standing substance use disorder, sought a conditional discharge.

The hospital and Crown recommended continuing the detention order.

The Board found the accused remains a significant threat to public safety due to the high risk of relapse and rapid onset of psychosis if not properly supervised in the community.

The Board ordered the continuation of the detention order to ensure the hospital retains authority to approve housing and facilitate timely readmission if necessary.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for an accused previously found not criminally responsible for aggravated assault and assaulting a peace officer.

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia, had shown marked improvement in medication compliance, engagement with the treatment team, and insight over the past year.

The Board found that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety but concluded that a conditional discharge, rather than continued detention, was the necessary and appropriate disposition.

The conditional discharge included terms to report monthly, abstain from substances, and consent to treatment.

The Ontario Review Board conducted a mandatory annual review of the accused's disposition under s. 672.81(1) of the Criminal Code.

The accused, previously found not criminally responsible for various offences including assault with a weapon, suffers from Schizophrenia and Major Neurocognitive Disorder.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to the safety of the public due to his fragile mental state, lack of insight, and risk of non-adherence to treatment.

The Board concluded that a Detention Order remains the necessary and appropriate disposition to ensure public safety and provide the required level of supervision and psychiatric care.

The Ontario Review Board held a mandatory annual review of the accused's disposition under s. 672.81(1) of the Criminal Code.

The accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for assault with a weapon and mischief, suffers from treatment-refractory schizophrenia and severe substance use disorders.

The Board accepted the expert evidence of the treating psychiatrist and the joint recommendation of the parties, finding that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety.

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

The Ontario Review Board conducted a mandatory review hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for arson.

The accused suffers from treatment-resistant schizophrenia and has a history of medication non-compliance.

While the accused showed some stability on long-acting injectable antipsychotics, the Board found they continue to lack insight and require high-level supervision.

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

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for second-degree murder.

The accused, diagnosed with treatment-resistant schizophrenia, sought an absolute discharge, while the hospital and Crown recommended continuing the current detention order.

The Board accepted uncontroverted expert psychiatric evidence that the accused continues to experience residual symptoms of paranoia and would likely decompensate and pose a risk of severe violence if discharged without support.

The Board concluded the accused remains a significant threat to public safety and ordered the continuation of the detention order to ensure proper structure, support, and supervision in transitional housing.