D. North

The accused, previously found not criminally responsible for first-degree murder, was living in the community under an Ontario Review Board disposition.

After missing doses of his antipsychotic medication due to paranoia, he was readmitted to the hospital for safe re-titration, resulting in a restriction of his liberty.

The hospital notified the Board, which held a mandatory review hearing.

The Board found that the initial restriction of liberty and its continuation were warranted, necessary, appropriate, and represented the least onerous and least restrictive measure in the circumstances.

The Ontario Review Board held a mandatory annual review of the accused's conditional discharge disposition.

The accused, who was found not criminally responsible for second-degree murder, has a diagnosis of schizophrenia.

While she had a generally successful year living independently and maintaining employment, she incurred a new charge for breaching a no-contact condition and purchased a vehicle without consulting her treatment team.

The Board found that she continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to her limited insight and potential for rapid decompensation.

The Board ordered the continuation of her conditional discharge.

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

The accused is diagnosed with treatment-resistant schizophrenia and cognitive impairment, lacking insight into his condition and the need for treatment.

The treatment team testified that the accused requires 24-hour supervision to ensure medication compliance and prevent violent decompensation.

The Board accepted this evidence and ordered the continuation of the current detention order with the same terms and conditions, finding it necessary to protect public safety.