Dr. Kolowole

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for sexual assault and failing to comply with probation.

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

The Hospital and Attorney General opposed, recommending a continued conditional discharge with reduced reporting requirements.

The Board found that despite significant progress and five years of substance abstinence, the accused continued to pose a significant threat due to his schizoaffective disorder, lack of a realistic community support plan, and limited insight into his index offences and potential for violence.

The Board ordered a continuation of the conditional discharge but varied the terms to reduce reporting frequency, remove the specific residence requirement, and remove the mandatory medication condition.