The Ontario Review Board held an initial hearing to determine whether the accused, who was charged with aggravated assault, remained unfit to stand trial.
The accused has a diagnosis of schizophrenia and experiences disorganized thinking.
Applying the test from R. v. Bharwani, the Board found that the accused remains unfit to stand trial as he lacks the ability to meaningfully participate in the court process and instruct counsel.
The Board ordered a Detention Order in the Forensic Service at Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences, adopting the joint recommendation of the parties as the least onerous and least restrictive disposition.
