Lauren Barney

The accused, previously found not criminally responsible, was subject to a disposition allowing him to live in the community.

Following a relapse into illicit substance use, the hospital readmitted him, triggering a restriction of liberty hearing under s. 672.81(2.1) of the Criminal Code.

The Ontario Review Board applied the Campbell framework and found that the hospital's decision to readmit the accused was reasonable, warranted, and represented the least onerous and least restrictive intervention available to manage the risk to public safety.

The hospital requested an early review of the accused's disposition following two serious assaults on staff members by the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for uttering threats.

The hospital sought to transfer the accused to a higher security facility (Waypoint).

The Ontario Review Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to his unpredictable and impulsive violence.

The Board ordered the accused transferred to Waypoint on a detention order with accompanied privileges, finding it to be the least onerous and least restrictive disposition.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual hearing to review the disposition of the accused, who was found not criminally responsible for uttering threats and failing to comply with probation.

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia and an intellectual disability, had been living in the community but experienced several hospital readmissions due to physical health issues and medication non-compliance.

The Board found that the accused remained a significant threat to public safety and ordered the continuation of the detention order with the same terms and conditions.

The accused was found not criminally responsible for aggravated assault after attacking his stepfather with a machete while suffering from paranoid schizophrenia.

The Ontario Review Board held an initial disposition hearing pursuant to s. 672.47(1) of the Criminal Code.

The Hospital recommended a detention order with privileges extending to community living within the catchment area, which was supported by the Crown and the accused's counsel.

The Board found the accused remained a significant threat to public safety due to ongoing paranoia, command hallucinations, and suicidal ideation.

The Board ordered a detention order with the terms and conditions recommended by the Hospital.

The accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for aggravated assault, appeared before the Ontario Review Board for an annual disposition hearing.

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

The Board ordered the continuation of his detention at the hospital, concluding it was the least onerous and least restrictive disposition necessary to protect the public and monitor his mental health.

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

The Board found that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to the safety of the public due to schizophrenia, substance use disorders, and recent aggressive behaviour.

Concluding that a treatment impasse had been reached after years of limited progress, the Board ordered an independent assessment of the accused's diagnosis and treatment plan.

The Board maintained the detention order, added a cannabis prohibition, removed community living privileges, and declined to order a transfer to another hospital.

The Ontario Review Board held a mandatory annual review hearing for the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for two counts of second-degree murder.

The accused did not attend the hearing but was represented by counsel.

The Board found that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to the safety of the public due to his major mental illness, substance use disorders, and recent incidents of physical aggression.

The Board ordered the continuation of the current detention order at the hospital without changes to the terms and conditions, concluding that a highly structured and supervised environment remains necessary.

The Ontario Review Board held a mandatory hearing to review the disposition of the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for criminal harassment and failing to comply with probation orders.

The accused suffers from delusional disorder and severe alcohol use disorder.

The Board found that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to the safety of the public due to his mental illness, history of domestic violence, and untested adherence to treatment in the community.

The Board ordered the continuation of the current detention order with privileges, adding a condition that the accused must report any dating or romantic relationships to the hospital.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual hearing to review the disposition of the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for two counts of assault.

The accused suffers from Delusional Disorder and has a history of substance abuse.

While the accused remained stable over the past year with support and supervision, he continues to have limited insight into his illness and requires ongoing assistance with daily activities.

The Board accepted the joint recommendation of the parties and the treating psychiatrist, concluding that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety.

The detention order was continued with the same terms and conditions.

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

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

The treating psychiatrist testified that the accused had a positive year, remained compliant with medication, and had negative drug screens, though he continued to experience some hallucinations and anxiety.

The Board concluded that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety and ordered the continuation of the conditional discharge, but removed the prohibition against alcohol consumption as recommended by all parties.

The accused was found not criminally responsible for dangerous driving and other offences.

The Ontario Review Board held an initial disposition hearing.

The accused has a lengthy criminal record, schizoaffective disorder, and a history of severe substance use and non-compliance with medication.

The panel accepted the hospital's recommendation, finding that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety.

A detention order was issued with privileges limited to accompanied access to the community.

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

While conceding he remained a significant threat to public safety, the accused requested an amendment to his detention order to permit cannabis use, arguing it did not impact his mental health.

Relying on psychiatric evidence that cannabis use risks psychotic relapse and violence in individuals with a history of substance-induced psychosis, the Board rejected the request.

The Board concluded the accused remains a significant threat and ordered his continued detention under the existing strict conditions, including a prohibition on cannabis use.

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

The accused, who suffers from a seizure disorder and postictal psychosis, was detained at a forensic psychiatry program.

All parties agreed the accused remained a significant threat to public safety.

The Board considered whether to add a community living term to the detention order.

Applying the framework from Simonic, the Board found that granting community living privileges would serve a therapeutic purpose, motivate the accused's progress, and prevent waitlist prejudice.

The Board ordered the continuation of the detention order with amended terms permitting community living in supervised accommodation.

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

The accused, diagnosed with Bipolar 1 Disorder, had an exceptional year of psychiatric stability and abstinence while living in the community.

However, the Board accepted the hospital's recommendation that the accused requires additional time under reduced controls before an absolute discharge is appropriate.

The Board found the accused continues to represent a significant threat to public safety and ordered the continuation of the conditional discharge with amended, less restrictive terms.

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

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia and substance use disorder, continued to experience grandiose and persecutory delusions, lacked insight into his illness, and engaged in rule-breaking behaviour.

The Board found that the accused remained a significant threat to public safety and ordered the continuation of his detention order, adding a condition that he reside in supervised accommodation when living in the community.

The Ontario Review Board held a mandatory hearing to review the accused's fitness to stand trial and her disposition.

The accused, who has schizophrenia, was previously found unfit to stand trial on charges including assault with a weapon.

Despite some clinical improvements, the accused continued to experience active delusions, lacked insight into her mental illness, and adamantly denied having any outstanding charges.

The Board accepted the attending psychiatrist's evidence and found that the accused remained unfit to stand trial as she could not meaningfully instruct counsel.

The Board concluded that the accused continued to pose a significant threat to public safety and ordered the continuation of her Detention Order as the least onerous and least restrictive disposition.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for assault and breach of probation.

The accused, who has schizophrenia and a history of substance abuse, has been subject to a Conditional Discharge and living in the community for many years.

While stable and compliant with treatment, the accused continues to lack insight into his mental illness and stated he would stop taking medication if granted an absolute discharge.

The Board accepted psychiatric evidence that without supervision, the accused would likely decompensate and pose a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered the continuation of the existing Conditional Discharge.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for an accused previously found unfit to stand trial on various charges including theft and failing to comply with probation.

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia, remained highly symptomatic despite medication compliance.

Relying on the attending psychiatrist's evidence, the Board found the accused remained unfit to stand trial due to significant cognitive impairment and disorganization.

The Board ordered a continued Detention Order at the hospital, but expanded the accused's community privileges to facilitate a gradual transition to supportive housing.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review for an accused found not criminally responsible for multiple offences, including assault causing bodily harm.

The accused had recently been discharged to supervised community living but had a history of medication non-adherence and substance use leading to psychotic relapses.

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

Concluding that a Conditional Discharge would be insufficient to manage his risk, the Board ordered a Detention Order with conditions, including a requirement for weekly reporting.

The accused, who has a lengthy history of treatment-resistant schizophrenia, was previously found unfit to stand trial on several charges including unlawful entry and assault.

At a mandatory review hearing, the Ontario Review Board considered whether he had become fit.

Relying on the evidence of his attending psychiatrist, the Board found that while his condition had improved, he remained unfit due to severe thought disorganization and an inability to understand the adversarial nature of the proceedings.

The Board ordered his continued detention and directed his transfer to the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), finding it to be the least onerous and least restrictive disposition.