Julie A. Zamprogna

The Ontario Review Board held a hearing to review the conditional discharge of the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for assault causing bodily harm.

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia, had recently experienced a decline in physical health and cognition, leading to falls and a brief unauthorized absence from his long-term care home, resulting in readmission to the hospital.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to his major mental illness, lack of insight, and need for supervision.

The Board ordered the continuation of the current conditional discharge without changes, finding it to be the least onerous and least restrictive disposition.

The Ontario Review Board held a mandatory annual review hearing for an accused previously found not criminally responsible for invitation to sexual touching and break and enter.

The accused sought a discharge on conditions, while the hospital and Crown sought a continuation of the detention order.

The Board found that the accused, who suffers from schizoaffective disorder, substance use disorder, and paraphilia, continues to pose a significant threat to public safety.

The Board concluded that a detention order remained the least onerous and least restrictive disposition necessary to manage his risk, as he requires close supervision to ensure medication compliance.

The Ontario Review Board held an initial hearing to determine whether the accused, who was previously found unfit to stand trial on a charge of aggravated assault, continued to be unfit and to determine the appropriate disposition.

The accused, suffering from Korsakoff's Dementia, was unable to participate and the hearing proceeded in her absence.

Based on the medical evidence and a joint submission, the Board found the accused remains unfit to stand trial and granted a conditional discharge, allowing her to remain at her current long-term care facility with a weapons prohibition and a no-contact order.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review of the accused's disposition following a finding of not criminally responsible for attempted murder and assault with a weapon.

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia, had been compliant with medication in the hospital but lacked full insight into his illness and had a history of nonadherence.

The Board found that the accused continued to represent a significant threat to the safety of the public.

The Board ordered the continuation of the detention order at the hospital, with minor modifications to allow for potential future community living options, as it was the least onerous and least restrictive disposition necessary.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for the accused, who was found not criminally responsible for first-degree murder in the death of his infant child.

The accused suffers from bipolar disorder with psychotic features.

The Board found that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to the safety of the public due to his major mental illness, lack of community testing, and the severe violence of the index offence.

The Board ordered the continuation of the current detention order with additional privileges to allow for gradual, supervised reintegration into his home community.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for first-degree murder and arson.

The accused suffers from an unspecified bipolar disorder and a substance use disorder.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to diagnostic uncertainty, limited insight, and the risk of relapse into substance use, which historically exacerbated his psychotic symptoms.

The Board ordered the continuation of the detention order, maintained the absolute prohibition on alcohol and drugs, expanded travel privileges, and added a condition requiring the accused to report any romantic involvements.

The Ontario Review Board convened a hearing under s. 672.81(2.1) of the Criminal Code to review the hospital's decision to restrict the accused's privileges following a psychotic deterioration and aggressive behaviour.

The accused, who had been found NCR for assaulting a peace officer, agreed with the hospital's position.

The Board found that the removal of privileges was warranted and that the gradual return to his baseline liberty norm of 30-minute indirectly supervised passes was the least onerous and least restrictive decision available.

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.

The Ontario Review Board held a hearing to review a significant increase in the restriction of the accused's liberty following his readmission to the hospital.

The accused, who has schizophrenia, requested readmission due to delusions of being sexually assaulted, which were attributed to inadequate antipsychotic treatment and medication non-compliance.

The Board found that the initial and ongoing restrictions of liberty were necessary, appropriate, and the least restrictive option available to manage the increased risk presented by the accused.

The Ontario Review Board held a mandatory annual review of the accused's disposition under s. 672.81(1) of the Criminal Code.

The accused, who was previously found NCR for assault and threatening bodily harm, had a positive year living in a supervised group home.

The treatment team recommended continuing the detention order with expanded privileges, including indirectly supervised 72-hour passes, to facilitate community integration.

The Board accepted the joint submission of the parties, finding that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to public safety and that the continued detention order is the least onerous and least restrictive disposition.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review of the disposition for an accused found not criminally responsible for multiple offences including robbery.

The accused sought an amendment to his disposition to allow him to reside in Lambton County.

Relying on uncontroverted expert psychiatric evidence, the Board found that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety due to treatment-refractory schizophrenia, substance use disorder, and a history of absconding.

The Board dismissed the request to add Lambton County to the approved accommodations, finding it lacked appropriate supervised group homes and would increase the risk to public safety.

The existing Detention Order was continued.

The accused was previously found unfit to stand trial on various charges including assault and uttering threats.

Following a period of detention and treatment at a forensic hospital, the Ontario Review Board held an initial disposition hearing.

Based on expert psychiatric evidence and a joint submission from the parties, the Board found that the accused's schizophrenia symptoms were largely contained with medication and that he was now fit to stand trial.

The Board ordered that the accused be returned to court and issued a Keep Fit Order, detaining him at the hospital to ensure medication compliance and maintain his fitness pending trial.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review of the accused's disposition.

The accused was previously found not criminally responsible for sexual assault and sexual interference.

Based on a joint submission and expert psychiatric evidence, the Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to active symptoms of schizophrenia and the risk of medication non-adherence.

The Board ordered the continuation of the Detention Disposition with expanded pass privileges to facilitate the accused's eventual transition to a group home.

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

The accused has been living in the community and has made significant progress, including medication adherence, abstinence from substances, and participation in structured activities.

The Board accepted the joint position of the parties and the treating psychiatrist's evidence that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety but can be safely managed in the community.

The Board ordered a conditional discharge.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review of the disposition for an accused found not criminally responsible for manslaughter.

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia, was subject to a detention order at a forensic mental health centre.

Based on a joint submission and uncontroverted expert psychiatric evidence, the Board found that the accused continues to experience positive symptoms of his illness and remains a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered the continuation of the detention order with the addition of indirectly supervised community passes to assist with his reintegration.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review of the disposition for an accused found not criminally responsible for violent offences including assault with a weapon.

The accused, diagnosed with chronic schizophrenia, had recently experienced a brief readmission to hospital due to escalating symptoms and continues to lack insight into his illness and the index offences.

Relying on uncontroverted expert psychiatric evidence, the Board concluded that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety and ordered the continuation of his detention order at the forensic mental health facility.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review and a restriction of liberty (ROL) review for an accused found not criminally responsible for various offences including threatening death.

The accused had absconded from the hospital and used methamphetamine, leading to a significant restriction of his liberty upon return.

The Board found the ROL was necessary and appropriate.

Applying the Winko test, the Board concluded the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to schizophrenia, substance use disorder, and risk of absconding.

The Board ordered a continued detention disposition, incorporating recommendations from a Gladue Report for culturally appropriate residential treatment programming.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review of the disposition for an accused found not criminally responsible for second-degree murder.

The accused, diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder, had a successful year in the community with no hospital admissions or cannabis use, though she consumed alcohol.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety but granted a conditional discharge.

Accepting the attending psychiatrist's evidence, the Board declined to impose an alcohol abstain clause or driving restriction, finding no connection between her alcohol use and her risk to the public.

The Ontario Review Board held an initial disposition hearing for an accused previously found unfit to stand trial on various charges including harassment and assault.

Based on the expert evidence of the treating psychiatrist and a joint submission from the parties, the Board found that the accused's schizophrenia and delusional beliefs were sufficiently managed by medication to render him fit to stand trial.

The Board ordered the accused returned to court and issued a Keep Fit Order to ensure his continued medication adherence and fitness pending trial.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review of the accused's disposition following a finding of not criminally responsible for assault.

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia and substance use disorder, had experienced relapses into substance use while in the community.

Relying on uncontroverted expert evidence and a joint submission, the Board found the accused remains a significant threat to public safety due to a lack of insight and risk of decompensation if unsupervised.

The Board ordered the continuation of a Detention Order, modified to permit the accused to live in supervised accommodation approved by the hospital.