Brian Kenneth Adsett

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

The accused has diagnoses of schizoaffective disorder and antisocial personality disorder, and a history of substance abuse and violent offences.

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

The Board ordered that the accused remain subject to a detention order at the hospital, noting that without such structure, he would likely become non-compliant with medication and decompensate.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review for an accused found not criminally responsible for flight from a peace officer and dangerous operation of a motor vehicle.

The accused, diagnosed with Schizophrenia and Polysubstance Use Disorder, had remained stable and abstinent from substances during the reporting year but continued to have poor insight into his condition.

The Board accepted the joint position of the parties and the evidence of the attending psychiatrist, finding that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered the continuation of the existing Detention Order to allow for a gradual, supervised transition to living in the community with his father.

The Ontario Review Board held a mandatory hearing to review the accused's fitness to stand trial and his current disposition.

The accused, who has Autism Spectrum Disorder and an Intellectual Disability, was previously found unfit to stand trial on charges of robbery and assault with a weapon.

Relying on psychiatric evidence, the Board found that the accused remains unfit to stand trial as he lacks a reality-based understanding of the legal proceedings.

The Board ordered the continuation of the existing Detention Order as the least onerous and least restrictive disposition, noting the need for intensive supports during his upcoming transition to specialized community housing.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review of the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for second-degree murder due to a substance-induced psychotic episode.

The Board considered expert evidence indicating the accused had recently relapsed into substance use, though without psychotic symptoms.

Applying the factors under s. 672.54 of the Criminal Code, the Board concluded the accused remains a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered the continuation of the detention order with an added condition permitting attendance at an approved residential treatment program.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review of the disposition for an accused found not criminally responsible for robbery.

The accused, who suffers from treatment-resistant schizophrenia and substance use disorders, sought a transfer to another hospital and a continuation of his current privileges.

The hospital and the Attorney General opposed the transfer and sought the removal of certain community access privileges.

Relying on uncontroverted expert evidence, the Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to his lack of insight, impulsivity, and drug-seeking behaviour.

The Board ordered the continuation of the existing detention order with its current terms, finding them to be the least onerous and restrictive, and denied the transfer request as it offered no therapeutic benefit.

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

The accused, diagnosed with delusional disorder, had recently transitioned to supported community living and was making positive progress.

However, he continued to have limited insight into his illness and residual delusional beliefs.

Applying the Winko test, the Board accepted the joint submission of the parties that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to the safety of the public.

The Board ordered the continuation of the current Detention Order without amendment.

The Hospital requested an early hearing before the Ontario Review Board to modify the privileges of an accused found not criminally responsible for dangerous operation of a conveyance.

The Hospital recommended adding international travel privileges and removing the driving prohibition from the Disposition.

The Board denied the international travel request, finding more time was needed to assess the accused's stability given his history of cannabis use and bipolar disorder.

However, the Board granted the removal of the driving prohibition, accepting expert evidence that the accused's risk of driving while manic could be managed without the prohibition and that driving was necessary for his employment and childcare responsibilities.

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

The Board found that the accused, who is diagnosed with schizophrenia and sedative use disorder, continues to experience perceptual disturbances and lacks community support.

The Board concluded that the accused poses a significant threat to the safety of the public and ordered a detention order at the hospital with specific privileges and prohibitions, including abstention from intoxicants and a weapons prohibition.

The Ontario Review Board convened to review the restriction of liberties imposed on an accused found not criminally responsible (NCR) for arson.

The hospital had restricted the accused's liberties on two occasions due to ongoing substance use, emotional dysregulation, and a violation of privilege levels.

Applying the Campbell framework, the Board found that the restrictions significantly increased the restriction on the accused's liberty.

However, the Board concluded that the restrictions were necessary, appropriate, and represented the least onerous and least restrictive measures to protect public safety while the accused underwent medication changes.

The accused was found unfit to stand trial on charges of an indecent act and failing to comply with probation.

The Ontario Review Board held an initial disposition hearing.

Based on the evidence of the attending psychiatrist, the Board found that the accused lacks a reality-based understanding of the court process due to schizoaffective disorder and remains unfit to stand trial.

The Board ordered a Detention Order with gradual privileges, finding it to be the least onerous and restrictive disposition necessary to protect the public while providing treatment.

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

The accused sought a conditional discharge, while the hospital and the Attorney General sought a continuation of the current detention order.

The Board found that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to the safety of the public due to his schizoaffective disorder, severe cannabis use disorder, and incomplete insight into his illness.

The Board ordered the continuation of the current detention order, concluding that a conditional discharge would be insufficient to manage the risk.

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

The accused suffers from schizophrenia and a substance use disorder.

The Board found that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to the safety of the public due to his lack of insight and high risk of rapid decompensation if he resumes alcohol use.

The Board ordered the continuation of his detention at the hospital with privileges, including amended conditions requiring more frequent reporting when residing in the community.

The accused, previously found not criminally responsible for assault with a weapon and forcible confinement against his mother, appeared before the Ontario Review Board for an annual review.

The hospital recommended an absolute discharge, noting three years of symptom-free stability, abstinence from cannabis, and strong family support.

The Crown opposed, citing diagnostic uncertainty and the severity of the index offences.

Applying the threshold from Winko, the Board concluded the accused no longer posed a significant threat to public safety and granted an absolute discharge.

The accused, previously found not criminally responsible for second-degree murder, underwent an annual review hearing before the Ontario Review Board.

While conceding he remained a significant threat to public safety, the accused requested an amendment to his detention order to permit cannabis use, arguing it did not impact his mental health.

Relying on psychiatric evidence that cannabis use risks psychotic relapse and violence in individuals with a history of substance-induced psychosis, the Board rejected the request.

The Board concluded the accused remains a significant threat and ordered his continued detention under the existing strict conditions, including a prohibition on cannabis use.

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

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia and a mild intellectual disability, sought an absolute discharge.

The Hospital and the Attorney General recommended continuing the conditional discharge.

Applying the Winko framework, the Board accepted the psychiatric evidence that the accused's limited insight, residual psychosis, and need for 24-hour support meant he continued to pose a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered the continuation of the conditional discharge as the least onerous and least restrictive disposition.

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

The accused has diagnoses of schizophrenia and polysubstance use disorder.

Despite psychiatric stability, the accused had recurrent substance use and engaged in fraudulent financial behaviour.

The Board accepted the joint recommendation that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety and ordered the continuation of the existing Detention Order.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review of the disposition for an accused found not criminally responsible on account of mental disorder for second-degree murder.

The Board considered whether the accused remained a significant threat to public safety.

Relying on uncontroverted expert psychiatric evidence, the Board found that the accused's ongoing psychotic symptoms, stress management challenges, and lack of stable protective factors demonstrated a continued significant threat.

The Board ordered the continuation of the existing Detention Order.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review of the disposition for an accused found not criminally responsible for assault and robbery.

The treatment team reported the accused had a positive year in transitional housing but remained vulnerable to stress and substance use relapse.

The Board accepted the uncontroverted expert evidence that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety.

A Conditional Discharge was ordered, and the Board maintained the requirement that the accused abstain from alcohol and drugs, finding its removal premature.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review for an accused found not criminally responsible for various offences.

The accused sought an absolute discharge, while the hospital and Attorney General sought a continuation of the detention order.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to his schizophrenia, substance use disorder, and ongoing sexually inappropriate behaviours and rule violations in the hospital.

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

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review of the disposition for an accused found not criminally responsible for second-degree murder.

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia and substance use disorder, had made some progress but continued to struggle with insight, medication adherence, and substance cravings.

Relying on uncontroverted expert psychiatric evidence, the Board found that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered the continuation of the existing Detention Order to ensure adequate monitoring and protection of the public.