Dr. J. Quinn

The Ontario Review Board held a hearing to review the disposition of the accused, who was previously found unfit to stand trial on various charges including sexual assault and criminal harassment.

The accused suffers from Major Neurocognitive Disorder Secondary to Adrenoleukodystrophy, causing severe physical and cognitive decline.

Based on uncontradicted medical evidence, the Board found that the accused remains permanently unfit to stand trial and no longer poses a significant threat to the safety of the public.

The Board directed that the matter be referred to the court for consideration of a stay of proceedings.

The accused was found not criminally responsible for aggravated assault after stabbing a stranger.

At his initial Ontario Review Board hearing, the hospital and Crown sought a detention order, which the accused did not oppose.

The Board heard psychiatric evidence that the accused has a complex mental disorder, a strong history of substance abuse, and requires further psychoeducation and treatment.

Finding that the accused poses a significant threat to public safety and that a conditional discharge would be inadequate to manage his risk of decompensation, the Board ordered his continued detention at the hospital.

The Ontario Review Board held a hearing to review the restriction of the accused's liberty after he was returned to the hospital and placed in seclusion.

The accused, who had been living in approved community accommodations, experienced a severe psychotic decompensation, threatened to kill a Board member, and was violent during his apprehension.

The Board found that the significant increase in the restriction of his liberty was justified, necessary, and the least onerous means available to ensure public safety and address his mental health needs.

The accused was found unfit to stand trial on charges including sexual assault and resisting a peace officer.

The Ontario Review Board held a hearing to determine his fitness and appropriate disposition.

The Board found that while his symptoms were improving with clozapine, he remained unfit to stand trial due to thought disorganization and rigid thinking that impaired his ability to meaningfully participate in a complex sexual assault trial.

The Board ordered a detention disposition with privileges, as his medication was not yet optimized and he lacked community support.

The Ontario Review Board held a hearing to review a restriction of liberty imposed on the accused, who is detained at a forensic mental health hospital.

The hospital had reduced the accused's privileges to zero after discovering contraband substances and drug paraphernalia in his room, following an incident where multiple patients consumed crystal methamphetamine.

The Board accepted the hospital's evidence, including testimony that the accused had a history of substance abuse linked to psychosis and criminal behaviour, and possessed only superficial insight into his condition.

The Board concluded that the restriction of liberty was necessary, appropriate, and the least restrictive option available to manage the accused's risk.

The accused was found not criminally responsible on account of mental disorder for attempted murder and possession of a prohibited weapon.

At the initial disposition hearing, the Ontario Review Board found that the accused, who suffers from schizophrenia and substance use disorder, remains a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered a detention disposition at the forensic hospital with specific privileges and conditions, including a prohibition on weapons and substances, and directed the preparation of a Gladue Report.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual hearing for an accused previously found unfit to stand trial on various charges including sexual assault and criminal harassment.

The accused suffers from Major Neurocognitive Disorder secondary to Adrenoleukodystrophy, resulting in progressive cognitive and physical deterioration.

The Board accepted expert evidence that the accused remains unfit to stand trial and poses a significant threat to public safety due to impulsive and sexually aggressive behaviours.

The Board ordered a continued detention disposition at the forensic hospital, with a reduction in reporting requirements, while noting that long-term care would be a more appropriate placement once substitute decision-maker issues are resolved.