C. Francis

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

The accused, diagnosed with pedophilia and a moderate intellectual developmental disorder, resides in a structured forensic psychiatric program.

The Board accepted uncontroverted medical evidence that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to sexually-related risk of aggression and affective instability.

The Board ordered that the accused remain subject to a Detention Disposition with no changes to his privileges.

The Ontario Review Board held a mandatory annual hearing for an accused previously found unfit to stand trial on a charge of sexual assault.

The accused has diagnoses of schizoaffective disorder and substance-induced major neurocognitive disorder.

The Board accepted the treating psychiatrist's evidence that the accused remains unable to meaningfully participate in court proceedings due to cognitive impairments.

The Board found the accused remains a significant threat to public safety, particularly given his vulnerability to psychotic relapse when using cannabis.

The Board ordered the continuation of the accused's detention order at the hospital with discretionary community privileges.

The Ontario Review Board held a hearing to determine whether the accused, who was previously found unfit to stand trial on multiple violent charges, remains unfit.

The Board accepted the treating psychiatrist's evidence that the accused's delusions prevent him from applying the legal process to himself.

The Board found the accused remains unfit to stand trial and continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to schizophrenia, substance use, and medication noncompliance.

The Board ordered the continuation of his detention at a high secure forensic hospital.

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

The hospital and the Attorney General recommended continuing the conditional discharge with increased reporting requirements due to the accused's recent substance use.

The accused agreed with this recommendation.

The Board accepted the joint position, finding that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety, and ordered the continuation of the conditional discharge with the modified conditions.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual hearing for the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for weapons and threat offences.

The primary issue was whether the accused should be transferred to another institution under Rule 13.

Based on evidence of the accused's cognitive improvements and medication compliance, and with the agreement of all parties, the Board ordered a transfer to St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton while maintaining the current disposition.

Allan Victor Gay, found not criminally responsible in 1994 for assault and weapons charges, appeared for his annual Ontario Review Board hearing.

He has schizophrenia and numerous physical ailments.

The hospital, Crown, and accused's counsel all agreed that he continues to pose a significant threat to public safety and that the current detention order at the Brockville Mental Health Centre remains appropriate.

The Board accepted this joint position, noting the accused's preference to remain at the hospital, and upheld the detention order.

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

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia and antisocial personality disorder, sought privileges to consume alcohol.

The treating psychiatrist opposed the request, recommending the accused first engage with an addictions counsellor given his history of substance abuse.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety and ordered that his current conditions remain the same, denying the request for alcohol privileges.

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

The accused, diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder, had recently pled guilty to sexual assault and received a conditional sentence requiring him to remain in hospital.

The parties jointly submitted that the accused remained a significant threat to public safety.

The Board accepted the joint submission, finding that the accused's severe intractable mental disorder, residual symptoms, and risk of impulsive violence necessitated a continuation of the detention order on the same terms.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review for an accused found not criminally responsible for uttering threats.

The accused, who has schizophrenia, an intellectual disability, and antisocial personality disorder, had a history of violence and non-compliance.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety.

Accepting a joint submission, the Board ordered the continuation of the Detention Order but granted additional indirectly supervised hospital and grounds privileges, as well as accompanied community passes, to support his gradual rehabilitation.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review for an accused found not criminally responsible for break and enter with intent.

The accused has a history of schizoaffective disorder, personality disorders, and substance abuse.

The treatment team reported improvements in the accused's insight and medication compliance, and recommended continuing the Detention Order with increased privileges, including indirectly supervised passes and community living.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety and ordered the continuation of the Detention Order with the recommended additional privileges to assist with gradual community reintegration.

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

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia, is detained at a high-secure forensic hospital.

Based on a joint submission and psychiatric evidence indicating ongoing significant threat, the Board concluded that the current disposition and its terms continue to be appropriate to manage the risk.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for forcible entry, mischief, and assaulting a peace officer.

The accused has schizoaffective disorder and substance use disorders.

Despite maintaining community housing, the accused recently relapsed into alcohol and cocaine use, requiring hospital readmission.

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

The Board ordered the continuation of the current Detention Order as the least onerous and least restrictive disposition.

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

The hospital and the Attorney General submitted that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety, which the accused did not contest.

The Board accepted the uncontroverted evidence that the accused's physical health has declined and he requires a high level of support, but continues to display unpredictable aggression.

The Board ordered the continuation of the existing Detention Order while the hospital searches for an appropriate long-term care placement.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review for an accused previously found unfit to stand trial on charges including uttering threats and assaulting a peace officer.

The accused suffers from schizophrenia and autism spectrum disorder.

Based on the psychiatric evidence, the Board concluded that the accused remains unfit to stand trial, is likely permanently unfit, and continues to pose a significant risk to public safety.

The current Disposition and its terms were maintained.

The Ontario Review Board convened a hearing under s. 672.81(2.1) of the Criminal Code to review the hospital's decision to restrict the accused's privileges following a psychotic deterioration and aggressive behaviour.

The accused, who had been found NCR for assaulting a peace officer, agreed with the hospital's position.

The Board found that the removal of privileges was warranted and that the gradual return to his baseline liberty norm of 30-minute indirectly supervised passes was the least onerous and least restrictive decision available.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for the accused, who was found not criminally responsible for assault with a weapon and aggravated assault in 2007.

The accused has a complex psychiatric history, including diagnoses of autism spectrum disorder, borderline personality disorder, substance use disorders, and schizophrenia.

Her condition fluctuates significantly, often deteriorating following substance use, leading to aggressive and threatening behaviour.

The Board concluded that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety.

The existing detention order was continued, with a modification to remove the restriction that her cannabis use comply with lower-risk guidelines, as she is incapable of following them.

The Ontario Review Board held a mandatory annual review hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for violent offences due to schizophrenia.

The accused had a positive reporting year, transitioning well to community housing and remaining compliant with his medication.

The Board accepted the joint position of the parties and the clinical team that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered a conditional discharge with conditions, including a transfer to the jurisdiction of the Quebec Review Board to allow the accused to be closer to his family.

The Ontario Review Board held a mandatory annual review hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for assault in 1996.

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia and polysubstance use disorder, was unable to attend due to a recent hospitalization for a physical injury.

The Board found that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to public safety due to his ongoing symptoms, limited insight, and historical risk of violence when non-compliant with medication or using substances.

The Board ordered a continuation of the conditional discharge but removed the abstain and submit conditions, noting his lack of access to substances and the vigilance of his residence staff.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for criminal harassment and failing to comply with an undertaking.

The accused, diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder, had recently been non-compliant with his medication, requiring two hospital admissions to stabilize his mental state.

He demonstrated poor insight into his illness and the index offences, believing his condition could be treated with yoga and non-pharmacological means.

The Board accepted the psychiatric evidence that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety and ordered a continuation of his Detention Disposition at the hospital.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review of the disposition for an accused previously found not criminally responsible for assaulting a peace officer and other offences.

The hospital and the Attorney General agreed with the accused that he no longer posed a significant threat to public safety.

The Board accepted the unanimous clinical evidence that the accused was stable, compliant with treatment, and had excellent insight.

The Board ordered an absolute discharge.