The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for multiple violent offences.
The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia and substance use disorders, had been residing in a 24-hour high support community placement and demonstrated sustained psychiatric stability.
Relying on uncontroverted expert psychiatric evidence, the Board found that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to public safety, as a relapse in mental illness or substance use would likely lead to violent re-offending.
The Board ordered the continuation of the current Detention Order to ensure ongoing support and supervision.
