Dr. A. Alabi

The accused, previously found not criminally responsible for assault with a weapon, was subject to an annual review hearing by the Ontario Review Board.

The hospital and the Attorney General sought to maintain his Detention Order, citing his treatment-resistant schizophrenia and the need for close monitoring following a recent move.

The Board found that while the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety, his risk could be adequately managed in the community.

The Board ordered a Conditional Discharge, noting his stable housing, consistent medication adherence, and history of voluntary return to the hospital when required.

The accused was found not criminally responsible for attempted murder and aggravated assault.

The Ontario Review Board held an initial hearing to determine the appropriate disposition.

The Board found that the accused poses a significant threat to the safety of the public, citing the gravity of the index offences, a concurrent second-degree murder conviction, and a history of severe substance abuse triggering psychotic episodes.

The Board ordered a detention order with limited privileges for medical, dental, legal, and compassionate purposes, along with conditions including a weapons prohibition and abstention from substances.

The accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for assault, sought a transfer from the Brockville Mental Health Centre to the Royal Ottawa Hospital and a conditional discharge.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual hearing to determine the appropriate disposition.

The Board found that the accused remained a significant threat to public safety due to his treatment-resistant schizophrenia, substance use, and history of rule violations and aggression.

The Board denied the transfer request and ordered that the accused remain subject to a detention order with the hospital.

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

The accused, diagnosed with Schizophrenia and Cannabis Use Disorder, requested a transfer to the Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre.

Relying on the uncontroverted expert evidence of the treating psychiatrist, the Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to ongoing cannabis use, fluid insight, and a history of violence while psychotic.

The Board denied the transfer request, finding it would be detrimental to the accused's progress, and ordered continued detention at the Brockville Mental Health Centre with an expanded catchment area for community access.

Following a finding of not criminally responsible for criminal harassment, the Ontario Review Board held an initial hearing to determine the appropriate disposition for the accused.

The Board found that the accused, who suffers from active psychosis and delusional beliefs, poses a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered a detention order with the possibility of supervised accommodation in the community, along with conditions prohibiting contact with the victim and the possession of weapons.

The Board declined to impose substance use conditions as there was no history of problematic use.

The accused was found not criminally responsible on account of mental disorder for sexual assault.

At the initial Ontario Review Board hearing, the Board found that the accused, who has a diagnosis of schizophrenia and a history of medication non-compliance, continues to experience active psychotic symptoms and represents a significant threat to the safety of the public.

The Board ordered a detention order with conditions, including the ability to reside in the community in approved accommodation, abstention from intoxicants, and close supervision pending admission to the hospital for medication optimization.