Dr. A. Malka

The accused, who was found not criminally responsible for attempted murder, appeared before the Ontario Review Board for an annual disposition review.

The accused suffers from schizophrenia complicated by excited catatonia and a cannabis use disorder.

The Board accepted the joint submission of the parties, supported by the expert evidence of the attending psychiatrist, that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered a continued Detention Order with expanded geographical privileges for accompanied community passes to facilitate family visits, noting that the accused is not yet ready for indirectly supervised passes while medication optimization is ongoing.

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

The accused, diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder and a major neurocognitive disorder, had a history of medication non-adherence in the community.

The attending psychiatrist testified that the accused's violent behavior was managed with medication and hospital structure, but he would likely discontinue medication without supervision.

The Board found that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to the safety of the public and ordered that he remain subject to a Detention Order with an added condition restricting his proximity to the victim.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing to determine whether the accused, who has schizophrenia and a history of complex delusions, was fit to stand trial.

The hospital and the Crown argued he remained unfit due to his belief that the legal system was rigged against him.

Applying the Supreme Court of Canada's recent decision in Bharwani, the Board found that while the accused held delusional beliefs, they did not overwhelm his ability to make decisions regarding his defence or instruct counsel.

The Board concluded the accused was fit to stand trial and directed that he be returned to court.

The Ontario Review Board held a hearing to review the disposition of the accused, who was previously found unfit to stand trial on charges of assault and resisting arrest.

The Board accepted the uncontroverted psychiatric evidence that the accused is permanently unfit to stand trial due to a moderate intellectual disability.

The Board ordered a detention disposition, permitting the accused to live in a 24/7 supervised accommodation approved by the hospital, emphasizing the need for consistent one-to-one staffing to manage her risk of violence and substance use relapse.

The Ontario Review Board held a hearing to review the disposition of the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for attempted murder and possession of a prohibited weapon.

The accused has diagnoses of schizophrenia and substance use disorder.

Relying on uncontroverted expert psychiatric evidence, the Board found that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety due to ongoing thought disorganization, unoptimized medication, and vulnerability to substance relapse.

The Board ordered a detention disposition as the least onerous and least restrictive option, granting accompanied passes to the community but denying a request for community living privileges at this time.

The Ontario Review Board held a mandatory annual review hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for break and enter.

The accused, diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder and substance use disorder, had been living in the community but was readmitted to the hospital due to environmental aggression and delusions.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to the safety of the public due to ongoing delusions, lack of insight, and risk of medication non-compliance.

The Board ordered a continuation of the detention disposition, finding that a conditional discharge would be insufficient to manage the risk.

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

The accused sought a Conditional Discharge and a transfer to another hospital, while the hospital and Attorney General sought a continuation of the Detention Order.

The Board found that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to public safety due to his treatment-resistant schizoaffective disorder, history of violence, and lack of insight.

The Board ordered the continuation of the Detention Order with a minor amendment to community access and declined to order a hospital transfer.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for assault.

The accused, diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder and vascular dementia, sought an absolute discharge, while the hospital and Crown recommended continuing the detention order.

The Board found that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to public safety due to ongoing symptoms, lack of insight, and a history of medication non-adherence.

The Board confirmed the detention order, noting the absence of a realistic community release plan.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual hearing for the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for second-degree murder.

The accused continues to suffer from schizophrenia and a substance use disorder, remains symptomatic, and is not yet well enough to participate in therapy.

Based on a joint submission and psychiatric evidence, the Board concluded that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to the safety of the public and maintained the current detention order with privileges.

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

The accused continues to suffer from schizophrenia and cannabis use disorder, experiencing auditory and visual hallucinations.

Based on the evidence of the treating psychiatrist and a joint submission, the Board concluded that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to the safety of the public.

The previous disposition was renewed on the same conditions.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for various offences including robbery and weapons offences.

The accused, who suffers from chronic, treatment-resistant schizophrenia, did not attend the hearing but was represented by counsel.

The Board accepted the joint submission of the parties and the evidence of the treating psychiatrist that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to public safety due to ongoing psychotic symptoms, medication nonadherence, and lack of insight.

The Board ordered the continuation of the current detention order without change.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review of the accused's disposition following a finding of not criminally responsible for attempted murder and assault with a weapon.

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia, had been compliant with medication in the hospital but lacked full insight into his illness and had a history of nonadherence.

The Board found that the accused continued to represent a significant threat to the safety of the public.

The Board ordered the continuation of the detention order at the hospital, with minor modifications to allow for potential future community living options, as it was the least onerous and least restrictive disposition necessary.