A. Stastny

The accused was found not criminally responsible on account of mental disorder for second-degree murder after stabbing a friend 22 times while psychotic and paranoid.

At his initial disposition hearing before the Ontario Review Board, the hospital and Crown recommended a detention order with a range of privileges and conditions, including a weapons ban and substance prohibitions.

The Board accepted the joint submission, noting the accused's strong insight, medication compliance, and two years of being asymptomatic, while adding non-contact and non-attendance clauses.

The accused, previously found unfit to stand trial on charges including assault and obstructing a peace officer, appeared before the Ontario Review Board for a fitness hearing.

Following treatment with antipsychotic medications at the hospital, her mental status significantly improved.

Based on the joint submission of the parties and the psychiatric evidence, the Board found the accused fit to stand trial and remitted her matter back to court for adjudication.

The Ontario Review Board conducted a mandatory annual review of the accused's Disposition.

The accused, previously found not criminally responsible for assault and other offences, has diagnoses of schizoaffective disorder and substance use disorders.

Based on uncontroverted expert psychiatric evidence, the Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to limited insight, persistent psychotic symptoms, and recent substance use requiring hospital readmission.

The Board ordered the continuation of the existing Detention Order, concluding that 24/7 supervised accommodation is necessary to manage the risk.

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

The hospital, supported by the Attorney General and the accused, recommended transferring the accused from a high secure program to a less restrictive facility due to his significant progress, medication compliance, and abstinence from substances.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety but agreed that he no longer requires high secure detention.

The Board ordered his transfer to the Southwest Centre for Forensic Mental Health Care with specified privileges.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for robbery and manslaughter and designated as a high-risk accused.

The Board found that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to public safety due to his treatment-refractory schizoaffective disorder and substance use disorders.

The Board ordered the continuation of his detention at a high-secure facility but amended the disposition to remove absences for 'compassionate' and 'legal' purposes to comply with the restrictions on high-risk accused under s. 672.64(3) of the Criminal Code.

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

The accused sought a transfer to a less secure hospital.

The Board accepted the treating psychiatrist's evidence that the accused requires a longer period of stability, engagement in therapeutic programs, and better management of substance use issues before a transfer can be considered.

The Board concluded that the accused continues to pose a significant risk to public safety and ordered no change to the current disposition.

The Ontario Review Board held an initial disposition hearing for the accused, who was found not criminally responsible for assault causing bodily harm and other offences.

The accused has a complex psychiatric profile, including schizoaffective disorder and a history of polysubstance abuse, and recently assaulted staff while in treatment.

The Board accepted the joint submission of the parties, finding that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered his continued detention at the Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care with appropriate privileges and conditions to facilitate his rehabilitation and manage his risk.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for manslaughter and robbery and designated as a high-risk accused.

The hospital and the Attorney General recommended maintaining the current detention order, and the accused did not contest his high-risk designation at this time.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to the safety of the public due to treatment refractory schizophrenia and a risk of decompensation if untreated.

The Board ordered the continuation of the current detention order as the least onerous and least restrictive disposition available.