F. Retar

The accused, previously found NCR for various offences including assault with a weapon, was readmitted to the hospital after testing positive for cocaine while living in the community.

The hospital restricted his liberty, triggering a mandatory Review Board hearing.

The Board found that the initial and ongoing restriction of liberty was necessary and appropriate for public safety, as the accused lacked insight into how substance use impacts his mental disorder and risk level, and required a sustained period of abstinence before entering a residential treatment program.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual hearing for an accused previously found not criminally responsible for firearms and threat offences.

The accused, diagnosed with bipolar disorder and substance use disorder, had recently relapsed into cocaine use and experienced a motor vehicle accident while on community living privileges.

The Board found that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to the safety of the public due to his high risk of relapse, underdeveloped insight, and recent substance use.

The Board ordered the continuation of his detention disposition with no expansion of privileges, rejecting a joint submission to expand community passes for a speculative employment opportunity.

The Ontario Review Board held a Restriction of Liberty hearing after the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible and discharged to live in the community, was returned to the hospital.

The accused had been involved in a motor vehicle accident, fled the scene, and subsequently experienced suicidal ideation and mood changes.

The hospital readmitted him to stabilize his condition.

All parties agreed that the hospital's decision to return the accused to the hospital was warranted and represented the least onerous and least restrictive option available.

The Board accepted the joint recommendation and found no basis to issue a new Disposition.