Lauren Barney

The accused, previously found not criminally responsible for second-degree murder, was subject to an annual review of his Conditional Discharge.

The Ontario Review Board considered whether he continued to pose a significant threat to public safety.

Relying on a joint submission and psychiatric evidence, the Board found that the accused's schizophrenia and history of violence necessitated ongoing supervision to ensure medication compliance, especially following the recent death of his mother who had been his primary support.

The Board concluded the accused remained a significant threat and ordered the continuation of his Conditional Discharge with existing conditions.

The Ontario Review Board held a mandatory review hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.

The accused had a lengthy history of mental illness, substance abuse, and antisocial personality disorder, marked by repeated rule violations and bringing contraband into the hospital.

The Board accepted the joint submission of the parties, finding that the accused continued to represent a significant threat to the safety of the public.

A Detention Order was maintained as the necessary and appropriate disposition, being the least onerous and least restrictive option available to manage the accused's risk.

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

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia and a substance use disorder, had a history of non-compliance, substance use, and elopement from the hospital.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to his persistent mental illness, substance use, and risk of decompensation if not supervised.

The Board ordered the continuation of the 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 numerous offences including dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, arson, and robbery.

The accused, diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder and Cannabis Abuse Disorder, had been living in the community subject to a Conditional Discharge.

The Board accepted the joint submission of the parties and the evidence of the attending psychiatrist that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to his fragile mental state, susceptibility to stress, and risk of relapse into substance use and medication non-adherence.

The Board ordered a continuation of the Conditional Discharge with a reduced reporting requirement of not less than once per month.

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

The accused had made significant progress, remained stable on medication, and abstained from substances while detained at the hospital with community living privileges.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety but concluded that his risk could now be safely managed in the community.

The Board ordered a Conditional Discharge with strict conditions, including residence requirements and ongoing psychiatric oversight.

The accused was found not criminally responsible for dangerous operation causing death after driving through a stop sign at high speed and striking a motorcyclist.

At her initial Ontario Review Board disposition hearing, the panel found she poses a significant threat to public safety due to her Schizoaffective Disorder, history of medication nonadherence, and risk of psychotic relapse.

The Board ordered her detained at the Forensic Psychiatry Program with community living privileges, subject to strict conditions including substance abstinence and a driving prohibition.

The accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for assaulting a peace officer, was subject to a Restriction of Liberty by the hospital following a positive drug screen for cocaine and concerning behavioural changes.

The Ontario Review Board held a hearing to review the restriction.

The Board found that the restriction was well justified, necessary, appropriate, and the least restrictive and least onerous course of action given the accused's substance use, lack of transparency, and need for close monitoring.

The accused, who was found not criminally responsible for robbery in 2007, appeared before the Ontario Review Board for an annual hearing.

The accused has treatment-refractory schizophrenia and a history of substance use and elopement attempts.

The hospital, the Attorney General, and the accused jointly submitted that the current Detention Order with privileges up to community living in 24-hour supervised accommodation remained necessary and appropriate.

The Board accepted the joint submission and the evidence of the treating psychiatrist, concluding that the accused's continued risk profile warranted maintaining the current Disposition without changes.

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

The hospital and Crown proposed continuing the current conditional discharge on identical terms, which the accused did not contest.

The Board heard evidence from the treating psychiatrist that the accused's mental health is stable, he is medication compliant, and his risk is well managed.

The Board ordered the continuation of the conditional discharge, noting the accused's progress and the potential for an absolute discharge in the future if stability continues.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review for the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for multiple violent offences due to schizophrenia.

The accused sought an absolute or conditional discharge, while the hospital recommended maintaining the detention order with slightly expanded privileges.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to his ongoing need for treatment, lack of coping skills, and risk of substance-induced psychosis.

The Board concluded that maintaining the detention order with the hospital's proposed amendments was the least onerous and least restrictive disposition.

The patient, who was found not criminally responsible for arson in 2016, appeared for her annual Review Board hearing.

She sought a Conditional Discharge, while the hospital and Crown sought a continuation of her Detention Order.

The Board accepted the psychiatric evidence that the patient's schizoaffective disorder remains fragile, particularly due to an ongoing sleep disorder that can trigger psychotic symptoms and impulsive behaviour.

The Board concluded that the patient continues to pose a significant threat to public safety and ordered the continuation of the Detention Order, with minor modifications to travel passes and reporting requirements to ensure it remains 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.

The accused has a lengthy history of crystal methamphetamine use, which consistently leads to a rapid deterioration in his mental health and readmissions to the hospital.

Although the accused had recently been abstinent and his antipsychotic medication was eliminated without a resurgence of psychotic symptoms, the treating psychiatrist and the hospital recommended continuing the detention order due to the high risk of relapse.

The Board agreed, finding that a detention order remains necessary and appropriate to protect public safety and ensure the hospital can rapidly readmit the accused if his condition deteriorates.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for the accused, who was found not criminally responsible for assault with a weapon and aggravated assault in 2007.

The accused has a complex psychiatric history, including diagnoses of autism spectrum disorder, borderline personality disorder, substance use disorders, and schizophrenia.

Her condition fluctuates significantly, often deteriorating following substance use, leading to aggressive and threatening behaviour.

The Board concluded that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety.

The existing detention order was continued, with a modification to remove the restriction that her cannabis use comply with lower-risk guidelines, as she is incapable of following them.

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

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia, had remained stable in the community on a conditional discharge while residing with his parents.

All parties agreed that the accused continued to pose a significant threat to public safety but supported the continuation of the conditional discharge with a transfer of his psychiatric care to a hospital closer to his residence.

The Board ordered the continuation of the conditional discharge and approved the transfer of care.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for assault with intent to resist arrest and assaulting a peace officer.

The accused is diagnosed with Schizophrenia and Cannabis Use Disorder.

The hospital and the Crown recommended continuing the current detention order, which the accused supported.

The Board found that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety due to ongoing psychotic symptoms, lack of insight into substance use, and the risk of deterioration without supervision.

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

The accused was previously found unfit to stand trial on several criminal charges, including robbery and assault with a weapon.

The Ontario Review Board held a hearing to determine his current fitness.

Based on the evidence of his treating psychiatrist, the Board found that the accused now understands the charges, plea options, and the roles of trial participants, and can meaningfully instruct counsel.

The Board concluded the accused is fit to stand trial and ordered him returned to court with a Keep Fit Order and a Detention Order.

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

The accused, diagnosed with Bipolar I Disorder with Psychotic Features, had remained generally stable in the community but exhibited a lack of motivation and disengaged from therapeutic counselling.

The Board found that the accused remains a significant threat to the safety of the public and ordered the continuation of his conditional discharge, with modifications to remove the treatment clause and reduce reporting frequency to monthly.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review hearing for the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for uttering threats and mischief.

The accused is diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder and cannabis use disorder.

While the accused has been compliant with treatment and has shown improvement, the Board found that he continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to his limited insight, history of substance use, and the potential for decompensation in the community.

The Board ordered the continuation of the existing Detention Disposition with the addition of non-contact and non-attendance conditions regarding the victim.

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

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia and substance use disorders, had recently been discharged to live in the community with his father.

The accused sought a conditional discharge and permission to use cannabis for pain management.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to his limited insight, recent request to discontinue antipsychotic medication, and fixation on using cannabis, which historically destabilized his mental state.

The Board ordered the continuation of the detention disposition and amended the conditions to explicitly prohibit the use of cannabis.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review for an accused found not criminally responsible for sexual assault and assault with a weapon.

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia and substance use disorder, had a positive reporting year with no readmissions, full medication adherence, and nearly two years of substance abstinence.

The Board found that while the accused remains a significant threat to public safety, his risk can be adequately managed in the community.

The Board ordered a Conditional Discharge with conditions including residency at a supported accommodation and abstinence from intoxicants.