B. Kolman

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

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia and cannabis use disorder, resides in the community and has made progress in medication adherence with significant support.

The Board accepted the joint submission of the parties, finding that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to limited insight and risk of relapse.

The current disposition discharging the accused on conditions was maintained.

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

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia, remained stable and compliant with medication but continued to present negative symptoms.

The Board accepted the joint submission and psychiatric evidence that without Board supervision, the accused would likely stop taking medication, become psychotic, and pose a significant threat to the public.

The Board ordered that the conditional discharge be continued as the least onerous and least restrictive disposition.