Dr. Owen O'Sullivan

The Ontario Review Board held a hearing to review the hospital's decision to significantly restrict the liberty of the accused, who had been found not criminally responsible for assault offences, and to conduct an annual review of his disposition.

The accused's mental state had deteriorated in the community following cannabis use, leading to his readmission to the hospital.

Relying on uncontroverted expert psychiatric evidence, the Board found that the restriction of liberty was warranted, necessary, and the least onerous option.

The Board further concluded that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety and ordered the continuation of his Detention Order, with an amendment permitting community living within the Greater Toronto Area.

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

The accused was previously found not criminally responsible for criminal harassment and uttering threats.

The accused sought an absolute discharge, arguing he no longer posed a significant threat due to his physical limitations from ALS.

The hospital and the Attorney General recommended continuing the detention order with a minor amendment to reporting frequency.

Relying on expert psychiatric evidence that the accused lacked insight and would likely relapse into substance use and discontinue medication without oversight, the Board found the accused remained a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered the continuation of the detention order as the least onerous and least restrictive disposition.

The Ontario Review Board conducted a mandatory review of the accused's disposition.

The accused was previously found not criminally responsible for offences including uttering death threats, assault, and possession of a prohibited weapon.

The Board found that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to the safety of the public due to his schizoaffective disorder, substance use disorder, lack of insight, and non-compliance with oral medications.

The Board ordered a continuation of the Detention Disposition at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, concluding that an Absolute or Conditional Discharge would not adequately manage the risk of psychiatric decompensation and potential violence.

The Ontario Review Board conducted a mandatory review of the accused's disposition.

The accused was previously found not criminally responsible for multiple violent offences due to schizophrenia.

The Board accepted the joint submission of the parties and the evidence of the treating psychiatrist that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety, particularly due to his history of absconding and substance use which precipitates psychosis.

The Board ordered the continuation of the detention disposition at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for multiple violent offences in 2002.

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia and a history of substance abuse and medication non-compliance, sought an absolute or conditional discharge.

The hospital and the Attorney General sought a continued Detention Order.

The Board accepted the psychiatric evidence that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety due to his escalating pattern of concerning behaviour, hostility towards his treatment team, and lack of insight.

The Board ordered a Detention Order on a General Forensic Unit with conditions, including a requirement to report weekly, finding it to be the least onerous and least restrictive disposition compatible with public safety.

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

The accused has diagnoses of schizophrenia, substance use disorder, and antisocial personality disorder.

Due to repeated substance use and security subversion, the hospital had increased restrictions on his liberty by transferring him to a secure unit.

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

The Board ordered a Detention Disposition and confirmed that the restriction of liberty was necessary and appropriate.

The Ontario Review Board held a mandatory hearing to review the disposition of the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for offences including possessing a weapon and uttering threats.

The accused sought a conditional discharge, while the Hospital and Crown recommended continuing his detention order with privileges.

The Board accepted the psychiatric evidence that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety due to his bipolar disorder, history of medication non-compliance, and risk of relapse.

The Board ordered that the accused continue to be detained at the hospital with privileges up to residing in approved community accommodation, finding this to be the least onerous and least restrictive disposition necessary to protect the public.