Dr. Heather Moulden

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review for an accused found not criminally responsible for an indecent act, criminal harassment, and uttering threats.

The accused sought a Conditional Discharge, while the hospital and Attorney General sought a continuation of the Detention Order.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to his persistent schizophrenia, refractory psychotic symptoms, lack of insight, and history of noncompliance with treatment.

The Board concluded that a Detention Order remained the least onerous and least restrictive disposition to ensure public safety and allow for rapid readmission if necessary.

The accused, who was found not criminally responsible for arson, was subject to an annual review by the Ontario Review Board.

The accused sought an absolute discharge, arguing he was no longer a significant threat to public safety.

The hospital and the Attorney General sought a continuation of the detention order.

The Board found that the accused's ongoing substance use, particularly crack cocaine, acted as a destabilizer that increased his risk of psychiatric decompensation and violence.

Applying the Winko framework, the Board concluded the accused remained a significant threat to public safety and ordered the continuation of the detention order as the least onerous and least restrictive disposition.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review for an accused found not criminally responsible for assault and assaulting a police officer.

The accused, diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder, had a history of medication noncompliance and violence when unwell.

Although his condition improved significantly after starting Clozapine, he continued to exhibit residual disorganization, mild paranoia, and limited insight.

The Board accepted the medical evidence that the accused would likely discontinue medication and deteriorate rapidly without the supervision of the forensic service.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety and ordered the continuation of his Detention Order as the least onerous and least restrictive disposition.

The offender, a former teacher and foster parent, pleaded guilty to sexual exploitation of a young person under section 153 of the Criminal Code.

The offence involved sexual contact with a foster child over a period of years beginning when the victim was 16 years old.

The offender was cooperative with police, confessed immediately upon contact, and demonstrated remorse.

The court imposed a 90-day intermittent jail sentence followed by a 3-year probation order with strict conditions, balancing the serious breach of trust and vulnerability of the victim against mitigating factors including the offender's guilty plea, cooperation, low risk of reoffending, and psychological profile.