Dr. B. Robertson

The accused, previously found not criminally responsible for second-degree murder, appeared for an annual review hearing before the Ontario Review Board.

The hospital and Crown sought to maintain the current detention order with minor corrections, while the accused sought a conditional discharge.

The Board accepted the psychiatric evidence that the accused suffers from a brittle illness and is highly sensitive to medication changes and stress.

Finding that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety and requires careful housing progression, the Board ordered that the detention order be maintained.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for an accused found NCRMD for attempted murder.

The accused, diagnosed with Schizophrenia and substance use disorders, had a successful year with no violence, maintained abstinence, and complied with his medication.

The Board found that he continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to the risk of relapse and decompensation without supervision.

The Board ordered a continuation of his Detention Order with community living privileges, and granted a joint request to add a travel pass for up to 14 days outside of Canada, subject to hospital approval.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for aggravated assault and possession of a weapon.

The accused has schizophrenia and a substance use disorder, with recent incidents of absconding to secure substances.

The hospital proposed maintaining the current Detention Order with privileges, focusing on anti-craving medication and a potential residential treatment program.

The Board accepted the joint submission, finding the accused remains a significant threat to public safety and the current Disposition is the least onerous and least restrictive means to manage his risk.

The Ontario Review Board conducted a mandatory review of the accused's disposition.

The accused had been found not criminally responsible for offences including assaulting a peace officer causing bodily harm.

The Board found that the accused, who suffers from schizophrenia and a substance use disorder, continues to represent a significant threat to the safety of the public.

The Board ordered that the accused remain subject to a Detention Order, but expanded his privileges to include 36-hour community passes and the opportunity for supervised community living, as jointly recommended by the parties.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review of the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for first-degree murder due to schizophrenia.

The Board heard evidence from the treating psychiatric team that the accused has made progress but remains stress-vulnerable and requires ongoing medication optimization.

The Board concluded that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety.

A detention disposition was ordered, allowing for gradual reintegration into the community through supervised passes and potential group home placement, subject to strict monitoring and geographic restrictions.

The appellant appealed a Statement of Account (SOA) issued by Animal Welfare Services for the costs of boarding and veterinary care for 10 cats removed from her home due to unsanitary and hoarding conditions.

The appellant argued the costs were too high and some medical tests were unnecessary.

The Animal Care Review Board found the costs were reasonable, necessary, and in some cases below market value, relying on the respondent's expert veterinary evidence.

The appeal was dismissed and the SOA was confirmed at $14,966.81.