Dr. Valoo

The Ontario Review Board held a mandatory annual review of the accused's disposition under s. 672.81(1) of the Criminal Code.

The accused, who was found NCR for second-degree murder and aggravated assault, has diagnoses of schizophrenia and polysubstance use disorder.

The Board accepted the joint submission of the parties, supported by the treating psychiatrist's evidence, that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety but has made positive progress in community living.

The Board ordered that the existing detention order be continued with a variation to reduce reporting requirements to not less than once every two weeks.

The accused was previously found not criminally responsible for violent offences and was detained at a psychiatric hospital.

Following a successful appeal of his detention order, the Ontario Court of Appeal remitted the matter to the Ontario Review Board for a new hearing.

The Board found that while the accused remains a significant threat to public safety due to his schizophrenia and housing instability, his risk could be adequately managed in the community.

The Board ordered a conditional discharge with strict terms, including a consent to treatment condition and a Young clause requiring him to attend the hospital for assessment if requested.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review for an accused found not criminally responsible for aggravated assault.

The accused suffers from treatment-resistant schizoaffective disorder and cannabis use disorder.

The treatment team testified that the accused remains a significant risk to the public, particularly in the context of substance use or medication non-compliance.

The Board accepted the joint submission of the parties, finding that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered that the accused remain subject to a detention order with discretionary privileges, including community living in approved accommodation.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review of the accused's disposition.

The accused was previously found not criminally responsible for assault with a weapon and other offences.

The hospital and the Attorney General submitted that there should be no change to the current detention order, while the accused requested a conditional discharge.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety, noting his fragile mental status, ongoing psychotic symptoms exacerbated by cannabis use, and need for close supervision.

The Board ordered that the accused's care continue under the same terms as his current disposition.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for armed robbery and theft.

The accused sought an absolute discharge, while the hospital and Crown sought a continuation of the detention order.

The Board found that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety due to his diagnosis of schizophrenia, cannabis use disorder, and history of noncompliance with medication.

The Board ordered a continuation of the detention order, finding it necessary to ensure the hospital can approve accommodations and provide supervised medication administration when the accused transitions to the community.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual hearing to review the disposition of the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for criminal harassment and other offences.

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia, had been subject to a detention order at CAMH.

The Board accepted the expert psychiatric evidence that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to her history of treatment non-compliance and risk of decompensation.

However, noting her recent stability, medication compliance, and successful community passes, the Board concluded that a detention order was no longer necessary and ordered a conditional discharge.

The appellant appealed a disposition order from the Ontario Review Board continuing his detention at a forensic psychiatric hospital.

The appellant sought a conditional discharge with terms requiring attendance and voluntary readmission.

The Board found that continued detention was necessary as the least onerous and restrictive disposition given the appellant's significant threat to public safety, chronic drug-induced psychosis, severe addiction, and need for supervised community reintegration.

The Court of Appeal upheld the Board's decision, finding it fell within a range of reasonable outcomes and was supported by expert evidence regarding the necessity of hospital-approved housing and the inadequacy of Mental Health Act provisions for rapid intervention.

The accused, previously found not criminally responsible for aggravated assault, was living in the community under an Ontario Review Board disposition.

Following a positive drug screen for cannabis, the hospital readmitted him pursuant to his treatment plan.

The hospital placed him on a civil psychiatric unit that did not permit off-unit privileges due to a lack of available forensic beds.

The Review Board held a hearing to review the restriction of liberty.

The Board found that the initial decision to readmit the accused was necessary and appropriate.

However, the Board concluded that his ongoing detention on a unit where he was denied privileges that would otherwise be available to him on a forensic unit was not the least onerous and restrictive option.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for aggravated assault.

The accused, who has a severe and long-standing substance use disorder, sought a conditional discharge.

The hospital and Crown recommended continuing the detention order.

The Board found the accused remains a significant threat to public safety due to the high risk of relapse and rapid onset of psychosis if not properly supervised in the community.

The Board ordered the continuation of the detention order to ensure the hospital retains authority to approve housing and facilitate timely readmission if necessary.