Dr. C. Harrigan

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

The accused, who has a moderate intellectual disability and a history of behavioural dysregulation, had been readmitted to a secure forensic unit after setting false fire alarms at a group home.

The Board accepted the unanimous opinion of the clinical team and the joint submission of counsel that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered the continuation of the present Detention Order, while encouraging ongoing efforts to find a suitable high-support community placement.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review for an accused found not criminally responsible for assault and arson.

The accused suffers from treatment-resistant schizophrenia and a substance use disorder.

While the accused demonstrated significant improvement, including longer periods of abstinence and better engagement with her treatment team, she continues to lack insight into her illness and the need for medication.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety and ordered the continuation of her detention disposition, with amendments to allow for extended community passes and the possession of a lighter or matches for smoking.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for second-degree murder.

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia and polysubstance use disorder, had a successful reporting year with no incidents of violence and remained compliant with medication.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to residual psychotic symptoms and a history of substance use.

However, the Board amended the disposition to permit the accused's transfer to a General Forensic Unit and to allow indirectly supervised community passes, adopting a cautious, stepwise approach to reintegration.

The accused was found not criminally responsible for sexual assault and referred to the Ontario Review Board.

The Board held a hearing to determine whether the accused posed a significant threat to public safety and the appropriate disposition.

The accused suffers from treatment-resistant schizophrenia and has a history of nonadherence to medication, leading to disorganized and aggressive behaviour.

The Board found that the accused represents a significant threat to the safety of the public.

The Board ordered that the accused be detained within the Forensic Program at Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences, with privileges and prohibitions including abstaining from substance use.

The Ontario Review Board held a mandatory annual review hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for assault and breach of probation.

The accused is diagnosed with schizophrenia, cannabis use disorder, and antisocial personality disorder.

Despite making steady progress with treatment and remaining compliant with medication, the accused incurred new criminal charges involving an imitation firearm while at a group home.

The Board accepted the hospital's evidence that the accused would pose a very high risk for physical violence if he stopped his medication and resumed substance use.

The Board concluded the accused remains a significant threat to public safety and ordered the continuation of the existing Detention Disposition.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual hearing for the accused, who was previously found unfit to stand trial on various charges including assault with a weapon and uttering threats.

The accused has diagnoses of schizophrenia and moderate intellectual disability.

Based on the hospital report and psychiatric testimony, the Board concluded that the accused remains unfit to stand trial.

The Board ordered that the current disposition be maintained, with the addition of supervised community living privileges to promote independence and assist with supportive housing waitlists.

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

The accused suffers from schizoaffective disorder with catatonic features.

While the accused has made significant progress, remained medication compliant, and utilized privileges without incident, the Board found he continues to pose a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered the continuation of his Detention Order, rather than a Conditional Discharge, to ensure the hospital retains authority over his community accommodation and can intervene promptly if he shows subtle signs of decompensation.

Additional privileges, including community living and an international travel pass, were granted.