Dr. A. Valoo

The Ontario Review Board held an annual hearing to review the disposition of the accused, who was previously found unfit to stand trial on charges including uttering threats and assaulting a peace officer.

The accused's treating psychiatrist testified that his understanding of the court process had improved significantly and that he now met the limited cognitive capacity test for fitness.

The Board accepted this evidence, finding that the accused had a reality-based understanding of the criminal court process and could instruct counsel.

The Board concluded the accused was fit to stand trial and ordered him returned to court.