Dr. R. Ardani

The accused was found not criminally responsible for failing to comply with release and probation orders, which stemmed from attending his former partner's residence.

The Ontario Review Board held a disposition hearing and found that the accused represents a significant threat to public safety due to schizophrenia and a severe substance use disorder.

The Board ordered a Detention Order with privileges up to community living in approved accommodation, adopting the joint submission of the parties to provide necessary structure and support for his rehabilitation.

The Ontario Review Board convened a hearing to reconsider the accused's fitness to stand trial, following a remand from the Ontario Court of Appeal.

The accused, who has an intellectual developmental disorder, had previously been found unfit.

Based on updated psychiatric assessments and applying the Supreme Court of Canada's recent framework in Bharwani, the Board accepted the joint submission that the accused is now fit to stand trial.

The Board found that the accused has a reality-based understanding of the trial process and can meaningfully participate with appropriate court accommodations.

The accused was referred back to the court for next steps.