J. Szabo

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review for the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for sexual assault.

The accused is currently subject to a conditional discharge and faces a deportation order due to a prior conviction, which he is appealing.

The hospital and parties jointly submitted that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety due to stressors related to his immigration status, lack of health coverage, and need for psychiatric follow-up.

The Board accepted the joint submission to continue the conditional discharge but declined to order a six-month review, finding it more appropriate for the parties to apply for an early hearing once the accused's appeal and immigration status are resolved.

The accused, previously found not criminally responsible for second-degree murder, appeared before the Ontario Review Board for an annual disposition review.

He has diagnoses of schizophrenia and substance use disorder.

The Board found that he continues to represent a significant threat to the safety of the public due to ongoing auditory hallucinations, limited insight, and the severity of his index offence.

The Board ordered a continuation of his Detention Disposition at the Forensic Service of Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences, noting his positive progress but emphasizing the need for a gradual and cautious increase in privileges.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review of the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for arson and assault.

The accused suffers from Treatment Resistant Schizophrenia and Cannabis Use Disorder, and has a history of medication non-compliance and substance use while in the hospital.

The Board found that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to the safety of the public due to her lack of insight and risk of decompensation if unsupervised.

The Board ordered a continued Detention Disposition at the hospital, with the addition of a community living clause to motivate the accused and allow the clinical team to seek 24-hour supervised housing.

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.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review and a restriction of liberty hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for assault and robbery.

The accused, diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder and substance use disorders, had his liberty restricted after relapsing on crack cocaine and exhibiting erratic behaviour in the community.

The Board found that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to the safety of the public, particularly when using substances.

The Board ordered a continued Detention Disposition at the hospital and found the restriction of liberty was necessary and appropriate.

The Ontario Review Board conducted a mandatory review of the accused's disposition.

The accused, previously found not criminally responsible for criminal harassment, has a diagnosis of Schizophrenia and continues to experience auditory hallucinations.

Following two recent elopements from the hospital and ongoing behavioural issues, the Board found that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered a Detention Disposition within a Secure Forensic Unit and declined to remove the condition requiring supervision of the accused's electronic devices.

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

The accused has schizoaffective disorder and continues to experience auditory command hallucinations.

The Board found that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety due to his chronic, treatment-resistant mental illness and poor insight.

The Board ordered a continuation of the Detention Disposition within the Forensic Program at Ontario Shores, with privileges up to living in the community in supervised accommodation, as the least onerous and least restrictive disposition to manage his risk.