A. Pollak

The accused was found unfit to stand trial on charges of sexual interference, invitation to sexual touching, and sexual assault.

The Ontario Review Board held an initial disposition hearing.

Based on the evidence, including the hospital report and testimony from the hospital representative, the Board found that the accused remains unfit to stand trial due to an intellectual disability.

The Board accepted the joint recommendation of the parties and granted a conditional discharge, concluding that the accused's threat to public safety could be managed in the community with appropriate conditions, including a residence clause and no-contact provisions.

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

The accused had been detained at a secure forensic unit and was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, alcohol use disorder, and social anxiety disorder.

The hospital team reported that the accused had a positive year with no aggressive behaviours, full compliance with medication, and negative drug screens.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety but concluded that a conditional discharge was the least onerous and least restrictive disposition, adopting the joint recommendation of the parties.

The Ontario Review Board held a hearing to make an initial disposition for an accused found unfit to stand trial on multiple sexual offences.

The accused suffers from schizophrenia and a moderate intellectual disability.

Based on expert evidence and a joint submission, the Board concluded the accused remains unfit to stand trial as he cannot understand the nature or consequences of the proceedings or meaningfully communicate with counsel.

The Board ordered the accused detained at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Hospital.

The Ontario Review Board held an initial disposition hearing for an accused found unfit to stand trial on charges including uttering threats, criminal harassment, and assault.

Relying on psychiatric evidence, the Board concluded the accused remains unfit to stand trial due to cognitive and language impairments.

The Board ordered that the accused be detained at the hospital with privileges up to living in the community in approved accommodation, subject to conditions including a weapons prohibition and no-contact orders.

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

The accused, diagnosed with Schizoaffective Disorder, had been living in the community but was re-hospitalized after breaching residence rules and exhibiting disruptive, delusional behaviour.

Relying on expert psychiatric evidence, the Board found the accused remained a significant threat to public safety due to poor insight, medication non-compliance, and cannabis use.

The Board ordered the continuation of the Detention Disposition and found the hospital's restriction of the accused's liberty was warranted and the least restrictive decision available.