Dr. W. Sutton

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review of the disposition for an accused found not criminally responsible for assault with a weapon and other offences.

The accused, who has a long history of untreated schizophrenia and homelessness, sought an absolute discharge.

The hospital and Crown sought a continuation of the detention order.

The Board found that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to public safety, as she would likely decompensate and become violent if discharged without stable housing and psychiatric support.

The Board ordered a continued Detention Order with unchanged terms as the least onerous and least restrictive disposition.

The accused, previously found not criminally responsible for assault with a weapon and forcible confinement, appeared before the Ontario Review Board for an early hearing.

He had been diagnosed with Bipolar 1 Disorder and Cannabis Use Disorder.

The hospital, Crown, and accused jointly requested a Conditional Discharge.

The Board accepted the joint position, noting the accused's significant progress, medication adherence, negative urine screens, and strong family support.

A Conditional Discharge with conditions was ordered.