Dr. A. Simpson

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

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia and polysubstance abuse disorder, had been living in the community subject to a conditional discharge.

The treatment team reported a stable year with no readmissions, negative drug screens, and good medication compliance, though the accused continued to experience psychotic symptoms.

The Board accepted the joint submission of the parties and the uncontradicted expert evidence that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety due to his limited insight and risk of decompensation if unsupervised.

The Board ordered the continuation of the conditional discharge with all existing conditions, including a consent to treatment clause and absolute abstinence from intoxicants.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review for an accused found not criminally responsible for multiple violent offences.

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia, had been detained at CAMH but living in the community with his family.

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

The Board ordered a Conditional Discharge with conditions including residence, reporting, and consent to treatment, finding it to be the least onerous and least restrictive disposition.