Dr. Malka

The accused, previously found unfit to stand trial on a charge of attempted murder, appeared before the Ontario Review Board for an annual review.

The Board heard evidence from her attending psychiatrist that she continues to struggle with cognitive deficits and emotional regulation, but that her symptoms may be related to complex trauma rather than a permanent intellectual disability.

The Board found that the accused remains unfit to stand trial, but declined to find her permanently unfit.

The Board ordered that the current detention disposition at the hospital remains necessary and appropriate, with privileges to live in approved accommodation in Ontario.

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

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia, refused medication and exhibited persistent grandiose and persecutory delusions.

Applying the test for fitness to stand trial, the Board found the accused remained unfit as he could not understand the proceedings or meaningfully communicate with counsel.

The Board ordered a Detention Order with conditions, including a no-contact provision, prioritizing public safety.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for mischief and assault with a weapon.

The accused's primary diagnosis of schizophrenia is complicated by catatonia, which the hospital is actively treating.

The Board accepted the hospital's evidence that the accused lacks insight and would likely discontinue treatment and return to substance use if unsupervised.

The Board concluded that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to the safety of the public and ordered the continuation of his Detention Order with privileges.

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 committing indecent acts.

The Board applied the test from R. v. Bharwani and accepted the uncontradicted psychiatric evidence that the accused remains unfit to stand trial due to a schizoaffective disorder and delusions that prevent a reality-based understanding of the court process.

The Board ordered the continuation of the accused's Detention Order without amendment to protect public safety.

The Ontario Review Board held an initial hearing to determine the fitness of the accused, who had previously been found unfit to stand trial on charges including mischief and causing a disturbance.

The accused has a complex mental health history involving severe trauma, suicide attempts, and diagnoses including Complex PTSD and possible Dissociative Identity Disorder.

Relying on the expert evidence of two treating psychiatrists, the Board found that the accused remained unable to demonstrate a reality-based understanding of court proceedings and could not rationally instruct counsel.

The Board concluded the accused remains unfit to stand trial and ordered a Detention Disposition.