Dr. O. Lee

The accused, previously found not criminally responsible for possession of a weapon for a purpose dangerous to the public peace, was subject to an annual review of his detention disposition.

The Ontario Review Board heard evidence that he suffers from bipolar disorder and cannabis use disorder, and that his mental state remains fragile and prone to rapid decompensation when non-compliant with medication or using cannabis.

The Board found that he continues to pose a significant threat to public safety and ordered the continuation of his detention at the hospital, concluding that a conditional discharge would not adequately manage his risk.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review of the accused's disposition following a finding of not criminally responsible for mischief and arson.

The accused, diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder, had recently pled guilty to sexual assault and received a conditional sentence requiring him to remain in hospital.

The parties jointly submitted that the accused remained a significant threat to public safety.

The Board accepted the joint submission, finding that the accused's severe intractable mental disorder, residual symptoms, and risk of impulsive violence necessitated a continuation of the detention order on the same terms.

The Ontario Review Board held a mandatory annual review hearing for an accused previously found not criminally responsible for attempted murder.

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia and cannabis use disorder, had been residing in the community under a detention order.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to his fragile mental health and limited insight.

However, accepting the joint submission of the parties, the Board concluded that a conditional discharge was the least onerous and least restrictive disposition necessary, as the provisions of the Mental Health Act would be sufficient to manage his risk in the community.

The Ontario Review Board held a hearing to determine the fitness and disposition of the accused, who was previously found unfit to stand trial on charges including break and enter and theft.

Based on the uncontradicted psychiatric evidence, the Board found that the accused remained unfit to stand trial due to a severe thought disorder stemming from schizophrenia.

The Board ordered a detention order as the necessary and appropriate disposition, noting the accused's history of homelessness and non-compliance with treatment, but declined to impose a condition prohibiting the use of intoxicating substances due to a lack of evidence of substance abuse.

The accused was found not criminally responsible (NCR) on charges of break and enter and uttering threats.

The Ontario Review Board held an initial hearing to determine the appropriate disposition.

The Board found that the accused, who suffers from Bipolar 1 Disorder with psychotic features and concurrent substance use disorders, poses a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered that the accused be subject to a Detention Order at St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton to allow for medication optimization, stabilization, and engagement in therapeutic programming.

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

The accused, diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder, had made positive progress in hospital but remained susceptible to stress and experienced ongoing auditory hallucinations.

The Board accepted the joint submission of the parties and the uncontradicted hospital evidence that the accused remained a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered that the accused remain subject to a detention order with privileges including indirectly supervised access to the hospital grounds and accompanied access to the community.