J. Boissonneault

The Ontario Review Board held a hearing to review the restriction of liberty imposed on an NCR accused who was transferred from a general forensic unit to a secure forensic unit following an unprovoked assault on a nurse.

The Board found that the restriction of liberty was necessary, appropriate, and the least onerous and least restrictive measure both initially and throughout its duration, given the accused's ongoing unpredictable and assaultive behavior, including a subsequent assault on a recreational therapist.

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

The accused, diagnosed with treatment-resistant schizophrenia, had a positive reporting year with no violence, substance use, or medication non-compliance.

All parties agreed the accused remained a significant threat to public safety and supported continuing the detention disposition with expanded community pass privileges, including international travel to Sri Lanka to visit family.

The Board found the accused remained a significant threat and ordered the continuation of the detention disposition with the requested amendments, noting the accused was ready for discharge to supported community housing once available.

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

The accused had been living in the community on a Conditional Discharge but experienced significant instability over the past year, including medication non-compliance, substance use, and housing loss.

The Attorney General sought a Detention Order, while the hospital and the accused sought to maintain the Conditional Discharge.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety but concluded that her risk could still be managed in the community.

The Conditional Discharge was maintained without changes.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review of the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for assaulting a peace officer and aggravated assault.

The accused had recently been discharged from the hospital to a 24-hour supervised care facility where his psychotic symptoms had significantly abated.

The Board accepted the joint position of the parties, finding that while the accused remains a significant threat to public safety, his risk is adequately managed in the community.

The Board ordered a conditional discharge with a requirement to reside at the supervised facility.

The Ontario Review Board held a mandatory annual review hearing for the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for assault.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to his complex psychiatric profile, including schizophrenia, intellectual disabilities, and a history of violence.

The Board ordered that the current detention order remain in place with slight modifications to allow for extended parameters, emphasizing the need for structured oversight and continued treatment.

The Ontario Review Board conducted a mandatory review of the disposition for an accused found not criminally responsible for arson.

The accused, who has schizophrenia, had been residing in supportive housing and remaining compliant with medication.

The Board found that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to public safety due to his lack of insight into his illness and the impact of substance use.

The Board ordered a Conditional Discharge with conditions, including that he reside in approved housing and have no contact with the victims.