Dr. Leslie Wong

The Ontario Review Board conducted a mandatory review of the disposition for an accused found not criminally responsible for causing a disturbance and disarming a peace officer.

The accused, who suffers from schizoaffective disorder and a severe substance use disorder, requested a conditional discharge.

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

The Board found that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety due to her brittle mental illness and recent periods of decompensation despite medication adherence.

The Board concluded that a detention order at a general forensic unit remains the necessary and appropriate disposition, as the hospital requires the ability to approve and monitor her housing to manage her risk.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review of the disposition for the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for assault causing bodily harm.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to his major mental illness, severe substance use history, and poor insight.

The Board ordered a continuation of his detention at the Forensic Service of Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences.