Dr. S. Baldeo

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review for an accused found not criminally responsible for flight from a peace officer and dangerous operation of a motor vehicle.

The accused, diagnosed with Schizophrenia and Polysubstance Use Disorder, had remained stable and abstinent from substances during the reporting year but continued to have poor insight into his condition.

The Board accepted the joint position of the parties and the evidence of the attending psychiatrist, finding that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered the continuation of the existing Detention Order to allow for a gradual, supervised transition to living in the community with his father.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for second-degree murder.

The accused, diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder, had been compliant with treatment and substance-free in the hospital setting but exhibited stress and hesitation regarding community reintegration.

Relying on the joint submission of the parties and the evidence of the treating psychiatrist, the Board concluded that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to the safety of the public.

The Board ordered the continuation of the detention disposition, finding it necessary and appropriate to manage the risk of rapid decompensation while supporting gradual community reintegration.

Flora Sadik, previously found NCR for assault with a weapon, was subject to a mandatory annual review of her Detention Order by the Ontario Review Board.

The hospital and Crown recommended continuing the Detention Order, which the accused did not contest.

The Board accepted expert psychiatric evidence that the accused continues to experience symptoms of psychosis, lacks insight into her illness, and would likely decompensate and pose a significant threat to public safety if discharged.

The Board ordered the continuation of the Detention Order to ensure medication adherence and facilitate a highly supervised transition to community living.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for flight from a peace officer and dangerous operation of a motor vehicle.

The accused has diagnoses of schizophrenia and polysubstance use disorder.

The Board found that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to the safety of the public due to his major mental illness, substance use history, and limited insight.

The Board ordered that the accused remain detained at the hospital with the same privileges as the previous disposition.

The Board also considered whether to order a Gladue Report given the accused's Indigenous heritage, but declined to do so at this time, noting the extensive information already available and the accused's hesitation to participate in the potentially intrusive process.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review for an accused found not criminally responsible for second-degree murder.

The accused, diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder, had remained stable and compliant with treatment over the past year.

The Board accepted a joint submission to continue the Detention Order with privileges up to living in the community, adding a provision for travel passes up to seven days within Ontario to facilitate hospital-sponsored outings.