Dr. B. Chan

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

The accused, diagnosed with ultra-treatment resistant schizophrenia, had been residing in the community under a Conditional Discharge.

The Board accepted expert evidence that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety due to his lack of insight and the high risk of decompensation and violence if he were to discontinue his medication.

The Board ordered the continuation of the Conditional Discharge with a treatment condition, but declined to impose a weapons prohibition.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual hearing for the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for various offences including sexual assault and theft.

The hospital and Crown sought to maintain the Detention Order, citing ongoing substance use, absconding, and poor insight into his mental health condition.

The accused sought an absolute discharge.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant risk to public safety and requires significant supervision in a highly supportive environment.

The Detention Order was maintained as the least onerous and least restrictive disposition.