Dr. K. Shariati

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review of the accused's disposition following a finding of not criminally responsible for second-degree murder.

The accused, who suffers from a seizure disorder and postictal psychosis, was detained at a forensic psychiatry program.

All parties agreed the accused remained a significant threat to public safety.

The Board considered whether to add a community living term to the detention order.

Applying the framework from Simonic, the Board found that granting community living privileges would serve a therapeutic purpose, motivate the accused's progress, and prevent waitlist prejudice.

The Board ordered the continuation of the detention order with amended terms permitting community living in supervised accommodation.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review for an accused found not criminally responsible for two counts of sexual assault.

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia, had been living with his family and maintaining medication compliance.

The attending psychiatrist testified that the accused's risk of sexual recidivism was very low and that he did not pose a significant threat while supported by his family.

Applying the Winko framework, the Board concluded it could not affirmatively find that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to the safety of the public.

The accused was granted an absolute discharge.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review for an accused found not criminally responsible for multiple offences, including assault causing bodily harm.

The accused had recently been discharged to supervised community living but had a history of medication non-adherence and substance use leading to psychotic relapses.

The Board found that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to public safety.

Concluding that a Conditional Discharge would be insufficient to manage his risk, the Board ordered a Detention Order with conditions, including a requirement for weekly reporting.

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

The accused was previously found not criminally responsible for attempted murder and assault with a weapon.

The hospital and Crown recommended continuing the detention order, 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 schizophrenia and substance use history.

However, noting his sustained psychiatric stability, abstinence from substances, and successful transition to independent community housing, the Board concluded that a conditional discharge with strict conditions was the least onerous and least restrictive disposition necessary to manage his risk.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for second-degree murder.

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia, had a history of treatment non-compliance and substance abuse.

The hospital recommended a continued detention disposition with an increased reporting frequency, while working towards a community housing placement.

The Board accepted the uncontroverted psychiatric evidence that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered a detention disposition with privileges up to living in the community, emphasizing the need for a cautious approach to his transition to less structured housing.

The Ontario Review Board conducted a mandatory review of the disposition for an accused found not criminally responsible for assault.

The hospital reported a significant restriction of liberty after the accused was placed in seclusion following an unprovoked assault on a co-patient.

The Board found that the accused, who suffers from treatment-resistant schizophrenia, remains a significant threat to public safety due to escalating unpredictable physical aggression.

The Board upheld the restriction of liberty as necessary and appropriate, and ordered the accused transferred to a high-secure provincial forensic program, with reduced privileges pending the transfer.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for second-degree murder.

The accused sought an absolute discharge, while the hospital and Attorney General sought a continuation of the existing detention order.

The Board accepted the attending psychiatrist's evidence that the accused requires the intensive supports of the forensic system to maintain stability and abstain from substances.

The Board found that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to the safety of the public and ordered the continuation of the detention order.

The Ontario Review Board held a mandatory annual review hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for criminal harassment and other offences.

The accused suffers from schizophrenia and major depressive disorder.

The attending psychiatrist testified that while the accused's trajectory has been positive, he lacks insight and would likely discontinue medication without forensic supports, leading to a reemergence of psychotic symptoms and inappropriate behaviour.

The Board applied the Winko test and found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered the continuation of the existing Detention Order Disposition.

The accused, previously found not criminally responsible for second-degree murder, was subject to an annual review of his Conditional Discharge.

The Ontario Review Board considered whether he continued to pose a significant threat to public safety.

Relying on a joint submission and psychiatric evidence, the Board found that the accused's schizophrenia and history of violence necessitated ongoing supervision to ensure medication compliance, especially following the recent death of his mother who had been his primary support.

The Board concluded the accused remained a significant threat and ordered the continuation of his Conditional Discharge with existing conditions.