Dr. M. Strike

The accused, previously found not criminally responsible for attempted murder, appeared before the Ontario Review Board for an annual review of his conditional discharge.

The Board considered whether he remained a significant threat to public safety.

Relying on uncontroverted expert psychiatric evidence, the Board found the accused remained a significant threat due to treatment-resistant schizophrenia and ongoing issues with medication adherence.

However, acknowledging his 12 years of sobriety, the Board continued the conditional discharge but removed the condition requiring urine and breath samples.

The accused, previously found not criminally responsible for theft and dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, appeared for an annual review hearing before the Ontario Review Board.

The Board accepted expert evidence that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to a risk of property and driving offences linked to substance-induced psychosis.

However, noting the accused's progress, abstinence from substances, and stability in a structured community environment, the Board concluded that a conditional discharge was the necessary and appropriate disposition to manage his risk while meeting his needs.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review of the accused's conditional discharge following a finding of not criminally responsible for assault.

The accused suffers from treatment-refractory schizophrenia and substance use disorders, with recent instances of medication non-adherence and methamphetamine use.

Relying on uncontroverted expert psychiatric evidence, the Board found the accused remains a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered the continuation of the conditional discharge but reduced the reporting requirement to once per month, removed the absolute abstinence clause to foster self-reliance, and added a consent to treatment clause.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for an accused previously found not criminally responsible for sexual interference.

The hospital and the Attorney General recommended a conditional discharge, noting the accused's medication compliance and diminished risk, while the accused's counsel sought an absolute discharge.

Applying the Winko threshold, the Board found the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety, as he would likely become non-compliant with medication and decompensate without a disposition.

The Board ordered a conditional discharge with a treatment clause under s. 672.55 of the Criminal Code, balancing public safety with the accused's reintegration needs.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for assault with a weapon.

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia, had a history of medication noncompliance and substance use leading to psychotic symptoms and aggression.

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

A detention order was issued, including conditions to abstain from alcohol and cannabis and to submit to substance testing, to manage her risk during a gradual reintegration into the community.

The Ontario Review Board held an early review hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for various offences, including break and enter and driving while prohibited.

The hospital sought to amend the accused's Detention Disposition to allow him to complete a six-month residential treatment program for severe substance use disorders.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to his schizophrenia and substance use issues.

The Board ordered a Detention Disposition with amended privileges, permitting the accused to reside at and participate in a residential treatment program in Ontario, while maintaining necessary oversight to protect the public.