Dr. D. Bhullar

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review of the disposition for an accused previously found not criminally responsible for sexual assault and theft.

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia, polysubstance use disorder, and antisocial personality disorder, was residing in the community under a detention order.

The Board found that the accused lacks insight into his mental illness, the need for treatment, and the gravity of his index offences.

Applying the Winko framework, the Board concluded that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered the continuation of the current detention order with discretionary community living privileges.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for aggravated assault and failing to comply with probation.

The accused had been living in the community with minimal supports, maintaining employment, and remaining abstinent from substances while compliant with his schizophrenia medication.

The treatment team, supported by a joint submission from all parties, recommended an absolute discharge.

Applying the Winko framework, the Board found that the accused no longer posed a significant threat to the safety of the public and granted an absolute discharge.

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

The accused suffers from ultra-treatment resistant schizoaffective disorder and continues to experience severe psychotic symptoms, including auditory hallucinations and a continued interest in fire.

The Board accepted the joint recommendation of the parties, finding that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered that the accused remain subject to a Detention Disposition at the hospital with no changes to the current terms.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for robbery and assault offences.

The accused, diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder, had been living in the community under a Detention Disposition.

The Board found that the accused continued to pose a significant threat to public safety due to his brittle psychiatric illness and history of violence.

However, noting his medication compliance and stability in a highly supported complex care home, the Board ordered a Conditional Discharge with strict conditions, including a specific residency requirement at his current supportive housing facility.

The accused was found unfit to stand trial on account of mental disorder and referred to the Ontario Review Board.

At the initial hearing, the primary issue was whether the accused had become fit to stand trial.

The Board heard evidence from the accused's treating psychiatrist that she continues to experience psychotic symptoms, disorganization, and struggles to understand the trial process and consequences despite fitness coaching.

The Board applied the legal test for fitness and concluded that the accused remains unfit to stand trial.

A Detention Order on terms was issued.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review of the accused's Detention Disposition.

The accused, who was found not criminally responsible for armed robbery and other offences, suffers from schizoaffective disorder and continues to experience auditory hallucinations.

The Hospital and the Attorney General recommended continuing the Detention Disposition, while the accused sought a Conditional Discharge.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to his fragile mental state, lack of insight, and refusal to optimize his medication.

The Board ordered the continuation of the Detention Disposition but added a clause permitting international travel with an approved person.

The Ontario Review Board held a hearing to review the disposition of the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for armed robbery and other offences.

The accused sought a Conditional Discharge Disposition, while the hospital and Attorney General recommended continuing the existing Detention Disposition.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to his fragile schizoaffective disorder, ongoing auditory hallucinations, limited insight, and refusal to optimize his medication.

The Board concluded that a Conditional Discharge was inappropriate as the hospital needed to maintain strict supervision to manage his risk of violence.

The Detention Disposition was continued, with the addition of a clause permitting international travel to Jamaica with an approved person.