Dr. K. Valoo

The Ontario Review Board conducted a mandatory annual review for an accused found not criminally responsible for arson.

The accused, who suffers from treatment-resistant schizophrenia, had a challenging year marked by medication non-compliance, an unauthorized leave of absence, and worsening psychosis.

The Board accepted the hospital's recommendation, finding that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety.

The Board concluded that a continuation of the detention order at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health is the least onerous and least restrictive disposition necessary to protect the public.

The accused was previously found unfit to stand trial on various firearms and assault charges and was detained at CAMH.

At his annual review hearing, the Ontario Review Board considered updated psychiatric evidence indicating that his psychotic symptoms had resolved and that his fluctuating engagement was due to willingness rather than inability.

Applying the Taylor test as clarified in Bharwani, the Board accepted the joint submission of the parties and found the accused fit to stand trial.

The Board ordered that he be returned to court.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual hearing for the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for murder.

The accused's diagnoses include unspecified schizophrenia spectrum and psychotic disorder, and substance use disorder in remission.

The hospital and Crown recommended a continuation of the Detention Order with the addition of community living in approved accommodation, which the accused supported.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant risk to the safety of the public but endorsed the joint submission as the least onerous and least restrictive disposition.

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

The accused, who was found not criminally responsible for several violent offences, is currently detained at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health.

The Board accepted the joint recommendation of the parties and the evidence of the attending psychiatrist that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to residual psychotic symptoms and limited insight.

The Board ordered the continuation of the Detention Order, finding it to be the least onerous and least restrictive disposition necessary to manage his risk, but removed a condition requiring substance testing.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review of the accused, who was found not criminally responsible for second-degree murder.

The accused's treatment team reported stability and compliance with medication, recommending continued detention with privileges up to community living.

The Board found the accused remained a significant threat to public safety due to his major depressive disorder and history of substance-induced psychosis.

The Board ordered continued detention at the hospital with a condition restricting him from attending within 200 meters of his sisters' residences.

The Ontario Review Board conducted a mandatory annual review of the accused's disposition following a finding of not criminally responsible for assault with a weapon.

The accused, diagnosed with Schizophrenia and Cannabis Use Disorder, sought an absolute discharge.

The hospital and the Attorney General recommended maintaining the current detention order.

The Board accepted the psychiatric evidence that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to his treatment-resistant illness, history of medication non-compliance, and lack of insight.

The Board concluded that a conditional discharge was inappropriate and ordered that the detention order remain in place to ensure necessary supervision and treatment.