Dr. Satyadev Nagari

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review for an accused found not criminally responsible for first-degree murder in 1979.

The accused, diagnosed with Schizoaffective Disorder, had a history of unprovoked assaults while detained, including a 2021 assault on his psychiatrist.

The treatment team reported recent stability following a hospital transfer but cautioned that his risk of violence remained high without a structured forensic environment.

The Board found the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered a continuation of the Detention Order but granted indirectly supervised hospital and grounds privileges as the least onerous and least restrictive disposition, while denying community passes.

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

The accused sought an absolute discharge, supported by his treating psychologist, while the attending psychiatrist and the hospital argued he remained a significant threat to public safety due to his history of cannabis-induced psychosis and lack of community psychiatric follow-up.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety, citing his rapid decompensation following a previous absolute discharge and the ongoing risks associated with potential cannabis use.

The Board ordered the continuation of the conditional discharge with a reduction in reporting requirements.