Dr. Leinonen

Austin McParland was found not criminally responsible for dangerous driving and referred to the Ontario Review Board.

At his initial disposition hearing, the Board found that he continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to his bipolar disorder, history of disengagement from psychiatric services, and medication non-compliance.

The Board concluded that a conditional discharge was insufficient to manage his risk and ordered a detention order with permission to reside in the community in approved accommodation.

The accused was found not criminally responsible for aggravated assault after stabbing her partner.

At her initial disposition hearing before the Ontario Review Board, the hospital and Crown sought a Detention Order, while the accused sought a Conditional Discharge.

The Board found that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety due to ongoing psychotic symptoms, mood lability, and a history of medication non-compliance.

The Board concluded that a Detention Order is the least onerous and least restrictive disposition necessary to manage her risk, as the Mental Health Act would be insufficient to ensure her continued treatment and supervision.

The accused, previously found not criminally responsible for mischief, appeared before the Ontario Review Board for an annual review of her disposition.

The hospital and the Attorney General sought a continuation of her Detention Order, arguing she remained a significant threat to public safety due to her severe, treatment-refractory psychotic disorder, substance use, and history of unauthorized leaves.

The accused agreed with the finding and disposition, seeking only an amendment to the community living clause.

Applying the Winko test, the Board found the accused remained a significant threat and ordered the continuation of the Detention Order with the requested amendment, concluding it was the least onerous and least restrictive disposition available.

The Ontario Review Board held an initial disposition hearing for the accused, who was found unfit to stand trial on charges including aggravated assault and break and enter.

The Board accepted the joint recommendation of the parties and the medical evidence that the accused remains unfit to stand trial due to a mild intellectual disability.

A detention order was issued, directing the accused to be detained at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre, with temporary detention at the North Bay hospital pending bed availability.

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

The accused had previously been found unfit to stand trial on charges of sexual assault and forcible confinement.

Based on the hospital report and psychiatric evidence indicating severe cognitive deficits and memory loss, the Board found that the accused remains unfit to stand trial.

The Board ordered the continuation of the existing detention order at the Secure Forensic Unit, with privileges including supervised community accommodation.