A. Findlay

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

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia, had made significant progress in his treatment and rehabilitation at the Brockville Mental Health Centre.

Applying the Winko framework, the Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety.

However, balancing public safety with the accused's needs under s. 672.54 of the Criminal Code, the Board determined that a conditional discharge was the necessary and appropriate disposition.

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

The accused has diagnoses including schizophrenia and impulse control disorder, and a history of non-compliance with medication and aggressive behaviour.

The Board accepted the joint position of the parties and the hospital's evidence that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to the safety of the public.

The Board ordered a continuation of the Detention Disposition, with provisions for community re-integration as the accused awaits placement in a developmental disorders home.

The accused, who was found not criminally responsible in 2003 for various offences, was subject to a mandatory annual review hearing before the Ontario Review Board.

The Board accepted the uncontroverted psychiatric evidence that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to schizophrenia, substance use disorder, and a history of elopement.

The Board ordered the continuation of the accused's detention disposition at the Brockville Mental Health Centre, with privileges up to and including living in the community in approved accommodation.

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

The accused sought an absolute discharge, arguing he no longer posed a significant threat to public safety.

The hospital and Crown opposed, citing his history of alcohol-induced decompensation and recent breaches of his disposition.

The Board applied the Winko test and found the accused continues to pose a significant threat due to the risk of alcohol relapse leading to medication non-compliance and violence.

The Board ordered a conditional discharge, removing an unenforceable residential treatment condition.

The Ontario Review Board held an initial hearing to determine the fitness and disposition of an accused charged with multiple offences, including possession of a weapon and assault.

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia, had previously been found unfit to stand trial.

Relying on expert psychiatric evidence, the Board concluded that the accused remains unfit to stand trial as his symptoms continue to impair his cognitive processes and ability to participate in court proceedings.

Given the accused's high risk to public safety and recent violent behaviour, the Board ordered a Detention Disposition with community living privileges to ensure continued treatment and external control.

The accused, previously found not criminally responsible for assault with a weapon, was subject to an annual review hearing by the Ontario Review Board.

The hospital and the Attorney General sought to maintain his Detention Order, citing his treatment-resistant schizophrenia and the need for close monitoring following a recent move.

The Board found that while the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety, his risk could be adequately managed in the community.

The Board ordered a Conditional Discharge, noting his stable housing, consistent medication adherence, and history of voluntary return to the hospital when required.

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

The accused, who suffers from treatment-resistant schizophrenia, had recently been readmitted to the hospital from a supervised residence after purchasing weapons due to paranoia.

Relying on uncontroverted expert psychiatric evidence, the Board concluded that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered the continuation of the Detention Order, specifying that the risk can only be managed by 24-hour supervised accommodation, and expanded the catchment area to Eastern Ontario to facilitate suitable housing placement.

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

The accused refused to attend the hearing and declined to participate in therapeutic programming, expressing a desire to remain in the hospital indefinitely.

Relying on the uncontroverted expert evidence of the attending psychiatrist, the Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety and has become institutionalized.

Finding a treatment impasse, the Board ordered an independent assessment under s. 672.121 of the Criminal Code and continued the existing Detention Order.

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

The accused is currently detained at a secure forensic unit with a diagnosis of schizophrenia.

The Board considered evidence of recent medication changes, ongoing psychotic symptoms, and incidents of verbal aggression.

Applying the Winko test, the Board concluded the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety.

The detention disposition was renewed, maintaining the possibility of community living to serve as a motivational factor.

The Ontario Review Board conducted a placement review hearing for a dual status offender who had been found not guilty by reason of insanity for assault and was serving life sentences for rape and attempted murder.

The offender had been residing in the community under hospital supervision but exhibited concerning behaviour, including unauthorized contact with children and substance use.

The Board found that the hospital was no longer an appropriate placement, as the offender's risk factors were entirely criminogenic and he required the comprehensive sex offender programming and monitoring available through the Correctional Service of Canada.

The Board ordered the offender transferred to the jurisdiction of the CSC.