Dr. Van

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for manslaughter.

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia, had recently experienced mental state decompensations requiring readmission to the hospital.

Relying on uncontroverted expert psychiatric evidence, the Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered that the existing disposition, which detains the accused at the hospital with privileges to live in approved supervised community accommodation, continue in force without change.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review and a restriction of liberty hearing for the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for causing a disturbance.

The hospital had transferred the accused to a secure forensic unit due to medication non-adherence, unprovoked aggression, and deteriorating mental state.

The Board found the restriction of liberty was warranted, necessary, and the least restrictive option.

Relying on expert psychiatric evidence, the Board concluded the accused remains a significant threat to public safety and ordered the continuation of his detention order.

The accused was found not criminally responsible for assault, attempted murder, and weapons offences.

At his initial disposition hearing, the Ontario Review Board found that he continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to his schizophrenia and recent medication change.

The Board ordered a detention order with privileges for community living, subject to strict conditions including medication compliance, abstinence from substances, and no contact with the victims.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for an accused previously found not criminally responsible for assault and related charges.

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia and cannabis use disorder, had made progress but recently struggled with substance use and declined a community housing placement.

Relying on expert psychiatric evidence, the Board found the accused remained a significant threat to public safety due to risks of medication non-compliance and substance use if unsupervised.

The Board ordered the continuation of the accused's detention at the hospital with privileges.