Dr. Ardani

The accused was found unfit to stand trial on charges of dangerous driving causing bodily harm and failing to stop at an accident.

The Ontario Review Board held an initial disposition hearing.

Based on psychiatric evidence, the Board found the accused suffers from a major neurocognitive disorder, rendering him permanently unfit to stand trial.

The Board ordered a Conditional Discharge, requiring the accused to reside at a long-term care facility, and declined to impose abstain or submit clauses regarding alcohol and drugs, finding them unnecessary and overly onerous given his cognitive impairment and historical substance use.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review for an accused found not criminally responsible for robbery and other offences.

The accused, diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder, Antisocial Personality Disorder, and Substance Use Disorder, had experienced periods of instability and substance relapse during the review period but recently showed improved insight and medication adherence.

The Board accepted the joint recommendation of the parties and the uncontroverted expert evidence of the treating psychiatrist.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to the safety of the public and ordered a detention disposition with an increase in 72-hour passes and an expanded geographic area for privileges.

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

The accused, who has schizophrenia and an intellectual disability, remains detained at a forensic mental health centre.

The Board accepted uncontroverted psychiatric evidence that the accused remains treatment resistant and would pose a moderate to high risk to public safety without forensic supervision.

The Board concluded the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety and ordered a continued Detention Disposition with minor modifications to community access privileges.

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 sexual assault.

The accused suffers from Huntington's disease and has experienced significant cognitive decline.

Based on the hospital report and the attending physician's evidence, the Board found that the accused remains unfit to stand trial and is likely permanently unfit.

The Board ordered the continuation of his detention at the Southwest Centre for Forensic Mental Health Care, concluding that a detention order remains necessary to manage his risk and support his complex needs.

The Ontario Review Board held an initial disposition hearing for an accused found unfit to stand trial on historical sexual offences.

The accused suffers from a major neurocognitive disorder (likely Fahr's Disease) with severe cognitive impairment and behavioural disturbances.

Applying the fitness test from R. v. Bharwani, the Board found the accused remains unfit to stand trial as he cannot understand the proceedings or communicate with counsel.

The Board ordered a conditional discharge, requiring the accused to reside in a supervised long-term care facility.

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

The accused has a history of schizoaffective disorder, substance use, and violence.

While he made recent progress in the hospital setting, he continues to lack insight into his illness and the impact of substance use.

The Board accepted the joint submission of the parties and the evidence of the treating psychiatrist, finding that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to the safety of the public.

A detention disposition was ordered as necessary and appropriate to manage his risk.

The accused was found unfit to stand trial on charges including unlawfully in a dwelling house and assaulting a peace officer.

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

Based on psychiatric evidence, the Board found that the accused remains unfit to stand trial due to a combination of intellectual disability and an unspecified psychotic disorder.

The Board concluded that the accused represents a significant threat to the safety of the public and ordered a Detention Disposition with privileges, including the possibility of residing in 24-hour supervised community accommodation.

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

The accused suffers from treatment refractory schizoaffective disorder, substance use disorder, and intellectual development disorder.

The Board accepted the uncontested psychiatric evidence that the accused continues to experience psychotic symptoms, lacks insight, and requires 24/7 supervision.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to the safety of the public and ordered the continuation of his detention disposition, with expanded geographic boundaries for passes to facilitate placement on a waitlist for supportive housing.

The Ontario Review Board held an initial disposition hearing for an 81-year-old accused found not criminally responsible for attempted murder.

The accused had cut his daughter-in-law's throat while experiencing delirium induced by a severe, treatment-resistant infection following hip surgery.

Accepting a joint submission supported by the treating psychiatrist's evidence, the Board found the accused remains a significant threat to public safety due to his ongoing infection and cognitive decline.

The Board ordered a detention order with discretionary privileges, including the ability to reside in hospital-approved community accommodation.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual hearing for an accused previously found unfit to stand trial on charges of mischief and failure to comply.

The accused suffers from major neurocognitive disorder (dementia) and alcohol use disorder.

The Board accepted the joint submission of the parties, supported by psychiatric evidence, that the accused is permanently unfit to stand trial due to progressive cognitive decline.

Furthermore, the Board found that the accused no longer represents a significant threat to the safety of the public, as his risk of violence is low and can be managed under the Mental Health Act.

The Board ordered that the accused be referred back to the court for a recommended stay of proceedings.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review of the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for assault with a weapon.

The accused had recently experienced a restriction of liberties after testing positive for fentanyl and cannabis, accompanied by signs of mental decompensation.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to his schizophrenia, substance use disorders, and history of non-adherence to treatment.

The Board ordered the continuation of his detention at the hospital with minor modifications to his pass privileges, and confirmed that the recent restriction of his liberties was necessary and appropriate.