Dr. Chuong

The accused, previously found not criminally responsible for threatening death and criminal harassment, underwent an annual review of her hospital detention disposition.

The Ontario Review Board found that she continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to her schizoaffective disorder and history of elopement.

The Board ordered her continued detention at the hospital with privileges, noting that while she is ready for community living, she requires 24-hour supervision, which could include long-term care or other supervised housing options.

Jason Bakker, previously found not criminally responsible for assault, underwent an annual review of his disposition by the Ontario Review Board.

The hospital and Crown sought a continuation of his detention order, while the accused requested an absolute discharge.

The Board accepted the psychiatric evidence that the accused suffers from treatment-resistant schizophrenia, lacks insight, and has a history of medication non-compliance and violence.

The Board concluded that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety and ordered the continuation of the detention order to ensure adequate supervision and risk management.

The accused was found not criminally responsible for arson and the matter was remitted to the Ontario Review Board for an initial disposition hearing.

The Board found that the accused, who has schizophrenia and a history of substance abuse and medication noncompliance, continues to pose a significant threat to public safety.

Accepting a joint recommendation from the parties, the Board ordered a Detention Order at the Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences with specified privileges, including potential community living, and prohibitions.