Julie Zamprogna Balles

The appellant appealed a disposition of the Ontario Review Board ordering his continued detention at a psychiatric facility, arguing he did not pose a significant threat to public safety and should receive an absolute discharge.

The Court of Appeal found that the Board reasonably addressed conflicting medical evidence and properly considered a recent incident where the appellant brought methamphetamine into the facility.

The appeal was dismissed, as the Board's conclusion that the appellant remained a significant threat was reasonable.

The appellant appealed a disposition of the Ontario Review Board ordering her detention in a hospital.

The appellant argued the Board's finding that she posed a significant threat to public safety was unreasonable and that her risk could be managed in the community.

The Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal, noting the appellant's history of violence, mental illness, substance abuse, and noncompliance with medication and court orders.

The Court relied on expert evidence that the appellant continued to suffer from a significant mental illness and lacked community support, justifying the detention order.

The appellant appealed a disposition of the Ontario Review Board, arguing that the Board's finding that he continues to pose a significant threat to public safety was unreasonable.

Alternatively, he argued the Board erred in failing to grant a conditional discharge.

The Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal, finding ample evidence to support the Board's conclusion regarding the threat to public safety.

The Court also held that a conditional discharge was unavailable because the appellant required supervised housing approved by the person in charge.