Kyleakin Stuart Donal Dow

The accused, who was found not criminally responsible for first-degree murder and assault causing bodily harm, had his annual hearing before the Ontario Review Board.

The hospital and the accused sought a Conditional Discharge, which the Crown ultimately supported.

The Board found that while the accused remains a significant threat to public safety, his stability, lack of psychosis, and successful reintegration into the community warranted a Conditional Discharge.

The Board imposed conditions, including a requirement to report at least twice a month.

The accused was found not criminally responsible for two counts of attempted murder and one count of assault after stabbing his mother and sister.

At his annual review hearing, the Ontario Review Board considered whether he remained a significant threat to public safety.

Relying on expert psychiatric evidence, the Board found that the accused's limited insight into his schizophrenia and cannabis use disorder, combined with his stated intention to stop medication if released, meant he remained a significant threat.

The Board ordered the continuation of his Detention Order at the hospital as the least onerous and least restrictive disposition.

The accused was found not criminally responsible on a charge of aggravated assault after stabbing his father.

At the initial disposition hearing before the Ontario Review Board, the hospital, Crown, and accused jointly recommended a detention order.

The Board accepted the clinical evidence that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety but is responding well to treatment.

The Board ordered the accused detained in a General Forensic Unit at Ontario Shores with specified privileges.

The Ontario Review Board held a restriction of liberty hearing after the hospital transferred the accused from a general forensic unit to a secure forensic unit following an elopement where he stole a car and drove erratically.

The Board found that the restriction of liberty was necessary, appropriate, and the least restrictive option given the accused's impulsivity, substance use, and need for medication stabilization.

The Board also amended the disposition to remove the word 'General' from the location of detention, allowing the hospital discretion over the appropriate level of security.

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

The accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for uttering threats, suffers from schizoaffective disorder and other mental health conditions.

Based on the hospital report and expert testimony, the Board found that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety due to a risk of medication non-adherence, impulsivity, and a history of arson.

The Board accepted the joint submission of the parties and ordered the continuation of the Detention Order with the same terms and conditions.

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

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia and struggling with recent cocaine use and housing instability, sought a continuation of her Conditional Discharge.

The hospital and the Attorney General supported this position.

The Board found that while the accused continues to represent a significant threat to public safety, her risk is primarily to herself and can be adequately managed in the community.

The Board ordered the continuation of the Conditional Discharge as the least onerous and least restrictive disposition.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review for an accused found not criminally responsible for robbery and theft.

The accused, diagnosed with Schizoaffective Disorder, had been living in the community under a Detention Order.

The hospital and Crown sought a continuation of the Detention Order, while the accused sought a Conditional Discharge.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to residual psychosis and the risk of rapid decompensation if medication non-compliant.

However, the Board concluded that his risk could be safely managed under a Conditional Discharge with strict conditions, including a treatment condition, a residency requirement, and a condition requiring him to return to the hospital upon notice.

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

The accused suffers from ultra-treatment resistant schizoaffective disorder and continues to experience severe psychotic symptoms, including auditory hallucinations and a continued interest in fire.

The Board accepted the joint recommendation of the parties, finding that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered that the accused remain subject to a Detention Disposition at the hospital with no changes to the current terms.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review for an accused found not criminally responsible for sexual assault and other offences.

The accused, diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder and severe cannabis use disorder, requested a transfer to a different hospital and the removal of a cannabis prohibition from his disposition.

Relying on expert psychiatric evidence, the Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety, as his cannabis use exacerbates his psychotic symptoms and increases his risk of violence.

The Board maintained the detention order and the cannabis prohibition, but granted the accused's request to transfer his care to St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton.

The accused, who was found not criminally responsible for mischief endangering life, was subject to an annual review of his Detention Order by the Ontario Review Board.

The Board heard evidence from his treating psychiatrist that his schizophrenia and substance use disorders are currently in remission, and he has recently transitioned to community living.

However, he remains a significant threat to public safety due to his history of violence, substance use, and risk of medication non-compliance.

The Board accepted the joint recommendation of the parties to continue the Detention Order with a slight reduction in reporting frequency, finding that a Conditional Discharge would not provide sufficient oversight at this early stage of his community reintegration.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review for an accused found not criminally responsible for assault and arson.

The accused suffers from treatment-resistant schizophrenia and a substance use disorder.

While the accused demonstrated significant improvement, including longer periods of abstinence and better engagement with her treatment team, she continues to lack insight into her illness and the need for medication.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety and ordered the continuation of her detention disposition, with amendments to allow for extended community passes and the possession of a lighter or matches for smoking.

The Ontario Review Board held an initial disposition hearing for the accused, who was found not criminally responsible for second-degree murder and arson.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to his treatment-resistant schizoaffective disorder and history of severe violence when acutely unwell.

The Board ordered a detention disposition with graduated privileges at the Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences, adopting the joint recommendation of the parties.

The accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for assaulting a peace officer, was detained at a forensic hospital with community living privileges.

Following a relapse involving alcohol and cannabis use, the hospital readmitted her, significantly restricting her liberties for over seven days.

The Ontario Review Board held a hearing under s. 672.81(2.1) of the Criminal Code.

The Board agreed with the joint submission of the parties that the readmission was necessary, reasonable, and appropriate to treat the escalation in substance use, and that her five-week hospital stay was the least onerous and least restrictive disposition in the circumstances.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review hearing for an accused previously found not criminally responsible for various offences including robbery with a weapon.

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia, had been living successfully in the community under a conditional discharge.

Based on psychiatric evidence that the accused was in full remission, highly compliant with medication, and posed a low risk of violent re-offending, all parties jointly submitted that he should be absolutely discharged.

The Board concluded the accused no longer posed a significant threat to public safety and ordered an absolute discharge.

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 schizophrenia, had made positive progress over the past year but remained a significant threat to public safety.

The Board accepted the joint recommendation of the parties and issued a hybrid order, directing the accused's continued detention in a Secure Forensic Unit with the discretion for the hospital to transfer him to a General Forensic Unit (in a private room) when his condition justifies it.

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, was detained at Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences.

Based on the hospital report and the testimony of the inpatient psychiatrist, the Board found that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety.

Accepting the joint recommendation of the parties, the Board ordered the continuation of the Detention Order on the General Forensic Service, noting the accused's positive trajectory and readiness for community placement when available.

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

The accused, who suffers from schizoaffective disorder, had been readmitted to the hospital due to medication nonadherence and decompensation.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety and ordered the continuation of the current detention order.

The Board also confirmed that the restriction of the accused's liberty was necessary, appropriate, and the least onerous option available to manage his risk.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for first-degree murder.

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia, had been residing in a supervised community setting and sought a conditional discharge with a provision allowing up to 30 days of international travel.

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

A conditional discharge was granted, but the Board limited international travel to a maximum of 14 days while accompanied by an approved person, finding insufficient evidence to support a longer, indirectly supervised absence.

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

The accused, diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder and substance use disorders, had experienced a difficult year with multiple positive drug screens and psychotic symptoms.

The Board accepted the joint submission that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to public safety.

Adopting the hospital's psychiatric evidence, the Board ordered the continuation of the detention disposition but amended the community living privilege to strictly require supervised accommodation.

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

The accused requested amendments to permit international travel and the consumption of cannabis.

The Board unanimously found that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to the safety of the public due to his schizophrenia, substance use disorder, and limited insight.

The Board rejected the requested amendments, finding the travel request premature and lacking safety details, and concluding that permitting cannabis consumption would pose an unacceptable risk to public safety.

The detention order was continued without amendment.