Dr. A. Jones

At an annual review hearing, the Ontario Review Board considered whether the accused, who was previously found unfit to stand trial on charges including assault and uttering threats, remained unfit.

The accused has diagnoses of schizophrenia, intellectual disability, and a substance-related disorder.

The Board accepted the treating psychiatrist's evidence that the accused remained unfit due to his inability to understand his legal situation or communicate with counsel.

The Board also concluded that a continued detention order with community living privileges was the necessary and appropriate disposition to manage the accused's risk to public safety, given his history of medication non-compliance and substance use.

The hospital notified the Ontario Review Board that the accused's liberty had been restricted after he tested positive for cannabis and reported auditory hallucinations telling him to harm himself.

He was readmitted to the hospital from his community group home.

At the restriction of liberty hearing, all parties made a joint submission that the restriction was warranted.

The Board found that the restriction of liberty was necessary and appropriate for public safety and represented the least onerous and least restrictive measure.

The Ontario Review Board held a mandatory hearing to review the disposition of the accused, who was previously found unfit to stand trial on charges including break and enter and mischief.

Relying on psychiatric evidence, the Board found that the accused remains unfit to stand trial, likely permanently, due to intellectual disability and severe anxiety that prevent her from understanding court processes.

Balancing the accused's liberty interests with public safety, the Board concluded that she continues to pose a significant threat to the public and ordered the continuation of her detention order at the psychiatric hospital, with provisions for supervised community access.

The Ontario Review Board conducted a mandatory review of the disposition for an accused found not criminally responsible for assault.

The accused, diagnosed with Schizoaffective Disorder and Polysubstance Abuse Disorder, is currently detained at a mental health centre.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to persistent psychotic symptoms, limited insight, and the risk of medication non-compliance if discharged.

The Board ordered the continuation of the current detention order with existing community privileges, finding it to be the least onerous and least restrictive disposition.

The Ontario Review Board held a mandatory annual review hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for arson and assault of peace officers with a weapon.

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia and substance use disorders, had shown clinical stability and improvement in a structured hospital setting.

However, the Board found that he continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to his history of violence, untreated psychosis, and the lack of established long-term medication adherence in the community.

The Board concluded that the least onerous and least restrictive disposition is a continuation of the existing detention order, with privileges up to and including living in approved, supervised community accommodations.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for the accused, who was found not criminally responsible for assault with a weapon and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.

The accused has a diagnosis of schizophrenia and a history of substance use and medication noncompliance.

The Board accepted the treating psychiatrist's evidence that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to his underdeveloped insight and risk of relapse.

The Board ordered that the accused remain subject to a detention order at the hospital, but granted increased community passes of up to five days to facilitate his eventual reintegration.

The Ontario Review Board conducted a mandatory review of the accused's disposition.

The accused, who suffers from treatment-refractory schizophrenia, was previously found unfit to stand trial on charges of assault and forcible confinement.

The Board applied the fitness test from R. v. Bharwani and accepted expert psychiatric evidence that the accused remains psychotic, experiences delusional beliefs, and is unable to meaningfully communicate with counsel.

The Board concluded the accused is likely permanently unfit and represents a significant threat to public safety due to her history of medication noncompliance.

The Board ordered that her current detention disposition remain unchanged.

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

The accused sought increased privileges, including overnight travel passes.

The hospital and the Attorney General opposed any changes, citing the accused's persistent delusions, lack of insight, and recent aggressive behaviour.

The Board found that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to public safety and ordered that the current detention disposition at the forensic hospital remain in place without increased privileges.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review of the disposition for an accused found not criminally responsible for failing to comply with probation and an appearance notice.

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia and substance use disorder, continued to use cannabis and cocaine, leading to irritability and a restriction of his liberty by the hospital.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to his lack of insight, non-compliance with medication, and history of aggression when using substances.

The Board maintained the detention disposition and confirmed that the restriction of liberty was necessary and appropriate.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review of the disposition for an accused found not criminally responsible for dangerous operation causing death.

The Board accepted the uncontroverted expert evidence that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety due to his schizoaffective disorder and vulnerability to stimulants.

However, noting his recent stability in a transitional housing program, the Board found that expanding his community pass privileges up to 48 hours was the least onerous and least restrictive disposition.

The detention order was continued with amended pass privileges.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for assault, assault with a weapon, uttering threats, and mischief.

The accused has diagnoses of schizoaffective disorder and substance use disorders.

Relying on uncontroverted expert psychiatric evidence, the Board found the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to poor insight, history of medication non-adherence, and risk of relapse if substance use resumes.

The Board ordered the continuation of the Detention Order with an added community privilege to facilitate reintegration and transfer to another facility.

The accused was found not criminally responsible on account of mental disorder for flight from a peace officer, dangerous operation of a vehicle, and obstructing a peace officer.

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

The Board found that the accused continues to suffer from Schizoaffective Disorder, lacks insight, refuses treatment, and poses a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered her detention and transfer to CAMH, finding it the least onerous and least restrictive disposition necessary to protect the public.

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.