Margaret Addie

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

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia and substance use disorders, had been stable, medication adherent, and abstinent from substances over the past year, and was preparing for discharge to supportive community housing.

The Board accepted the hospital's evidence that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety due to his risk of relapse without oversight.

The Board ordered the continuation of the existing Detention Order Disposition, finding it necessary and appropriate to safely manage his risk while supporting his community reintegration.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review of the accused's disposition pursuant to s. 672.81(1) of the Criminal Code.

The accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for assault, has diagnoses of schizoaffective disorder and polysubstance use disorder.

The Board accepted the joint recommendation of the parties and the psychiatric evidence that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to residual psychotic symptoms and risk of substance relapse.

The Board ordered that the accused's detention order be continued, with an amendment to expand the geographical boundary for passes to facilitate a future community residential placement.

The accused, previously found not criminally responsible for uttering threats, appeared before the Ontario Review Board for an annual review of her disposition.

The hospital and the Crown recommended a Conditional Discharge, supported by the accused's attending psychiatrist who testified that she is fully compliant with treatment and poses a low risk of psychological harm.

The Board accepted the joint submission and ordered a Conditional Discharge.

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

The accused, who was found not criminally responsible for mischief and uttering threats, has diagnoses of schizophrenia and severe cannabis use disorder.

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

However, noting his significant progress, stable housing, and employment, the Board adopted the joint submission to amend his conditions.

The amendments removed a specific residence requirement and permitted the supervised use of CBD to assist with sleep.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review of the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for assault and choking offences.

The hospital, Crown, and defence jointly recommended a conditional discharge, agreeing that while the accused remains a significant threat to public safety, a detention order is no longer necessary.

The Board accepted the joint recommendation and the evidence of the treating psychiatrist, ordering a conditional discharge with specific conditions, including notice requirements in lieu of a strict residence clause.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual hearing for an accused previously found unfit to stand trial on charges of uttering threats and forcible confinement.

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia, continued to experience grandiose delusions and believed his charges were resolved.

Applying the Supreme Court's recent decision in Bharwani, the Board found the accused remained unfit to stand trial.

The Board also found he continued to pose a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered the continuation of his detention at the hospital, but granted an expansion of privileges to include indirectly supervised community passes, subject to mental state monitoring and random drug screening.

The accused, previously found unfit to stand trial on three charges of assault, appeared before the Ontario Review Board for an annual hearing.

The hospital brought a preliminary application to withhold certain disposition information from the accused, which the Board granted.

On the central issue of fitness, the accused's psychiatrist testified that the accused now understands the nature and object of court proceedings and can communicate with counsel.

All parties agreed the accused was fit.

The Board found the accused fit to stand trial and ordered him returned to court, noting the court's jurisdiction to make a Keep Fit Order.

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

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia and cannabis use disorder, had taken an unauthorized leave from his community residence, used cannabis, and experienced a relapse of psychotic symptoms requiring hospital readmission.

Applying the Winko and Campbell frameworks, the Board found that the restriction of liberty was necessary and appropriate.

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

The Ontario Review Board held an initial disposition hearing for the accused, who was found not criminally responsible for armed robbery and other offences.

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

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

A Detention Order within the Forensic Service was issued, allowing for gradual privileges as his condition improves.

The Ontario Review Board held a hearing to review the disposition of the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for assault and assault with a weapon.

The accused has diagnoses of schizophrenia, substance use disorder, and antisocial personality disorder.

Due to repeated substance use and security subversion, the hospital had increased restrictions on his liberty by transferring him to a secure unit.

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

The Board ordered a Detention Disposition and confirmed that the restriction of liberty was necessary and appropriate.

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

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia, had a stable year in the hospital and achieved indirectly supervised community passes.

The Board accepted the joint submission of the parties, finding that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety due to residual psychotic symptoms and the risk of decompensation under stress.

The Board ordered a continuation of the Detention Disposition with a community living clause to facilitate his transition to supportive housing.

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

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia, continues to experience residual symptoms and lacks insight into his illness.

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

The Board ordered the maintenance of the current disposition, detaining the accused at the hospital with privileges up to and including living in the community in 24-hour supervised accommodation.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual hearing for the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for mischief and causing a disturbance.

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia and substance use disorders, had made positive progress over the past year, remaining stable and medication adherent.

The Board accepted a joint submission to maintain the current Detention Order with the addition of a condition permitting supervised community living in the Greater Toronto Area and weekly reporting.

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

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

Based on a joint submission and uncontroverted psychiatric evidence, the Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety, as his stability relies heavily on the structure of the forensic system.

The Board ordered the continuation of the conditional discharge with slightly relaxed reporting conditions to support his gradual reintegration.

The Ontario Review Board held an initial disposition hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for multiple offences, including assault with a weapon, due to schizophrenia.

The Board found that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety, noting his history of unprovoked aggression during periods of untreated psychosis and medication non-compliance.

Accepting the joint submission of the parties, the Board ordered that the accused be detained at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health to ensure ongoing treatment and risk management.

The Ontario Review Board held a mandatory annual review hearing for the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for assault with a weapon.

The accused suffers from schizophrenia and has a history of violence and substance use.

The Board accepted the joint position of the parties and the evidence of the attending psychiatrist that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered that the accused remain subject to a detention disposition at the hospital, as a conditional discharge would be insufficient to manage her risk.

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, diagnosed with schizophrenia and moderate intellectual disability, had been stable with no acts of violence over the past year.

The hospital, Crown, and accused jointly recommended continuing the detention order with an amendment to increase the duration of indirectly supervised community passes.

The Board accepted the joint recommendation, finding the accused remains a significant threat to public safety, and directed a pre-hearing conference to address housing and passport funding delays.

The Ontario Review Board held a mandatory annual review hearing for the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for weapons dangerous, mischief, indecent act, and assaulting a peace officer.

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia, cannabis use disorder, and antisocial personality disorder, had shown notable clinical improvement while detained in a secure forensic unit.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to his history of serious aggression when unwell and limited insight.

The Board ordered the continuation of his detention with the addition of a privilege allowing for community living in approved accommodation to facilitate gradual reintegration.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual hearing for the accused, who was found not criminally responsible for aggravated assault due to schizophrenia.

The hospital recommended maintaining the Detention Order but increasing reporting frequency and allowing passes up to 48 hours to prepare for community transition.

All parties agreed with this joint position.

The Board accepted the recommendations, noting the accused's relative stability and the sensibility of the transitional planning.

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

The accused suffers from schizophrenia or a psychotic disorder due to a traumatic brain injury, and a cannabis abuse disorder.

The Board found that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety, as he would likely discontinue medication and return to substance use if released, leading to command hallucinations and violent behaviour.

The Board ordered a continued Detention Order at Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences, noting that a previously requested transfer to CAMH was abandoned by the accused and not supported by sufficient evidence.