Marie-Lise Dufort

The accused was found not criminally responsible for criminal harassment and appeared before the Ontario Review Board for a disposition hearing.

The Board heard evidence from the hospital's forensic psychiatrist, who suggested an absolute or conditional discharge.

The Board concluded that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to his fluctuating bipolar disorder, lack of community supports, and need for psychological counselling.

The Board ordered a conditional discharge to ensure adequate oversight and treatment.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review for an accused previously found not criminally responsible for arson and weapons offences due to schizophrenia.

The hospital recommended a conditional discharge, noting the accused's compliance with treatment and stable independent living, despite some concerns regarding substance use and new weapons charges.

The Board found the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety but concluded that a conditional discharge, with close monitoring, is the least onerous and least restrictive disposition necessary.

The Ontario Review Board conducted a mandatory annual review of the accused's disposition under s. 672.81(1) of the Criminal Code.

The accused, previously found NCR for assault causing bodily harm, suffers from schizophrenia and severe substance use disorders.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to the safety of the public due to ongoing substance use, elopements, and rule-breaking behaviour.

The Board ordered the maintenance of the detention order with modifications to allow the accused to attend a residential treatment program for up to six months.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review hearing for the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for arson due to bipolar disorder.

The hospital recommended an absolute discharge, noting the accused's medication compliance, insight into his illness, and stable community living.

The Board applied the Winko threshold and found that the accused no longer poses a significant threat to the safety of the public.

An absolute discharge was granted.

The Ontario Review Board convened a hearing to review the hospital's decision to significantly increase the restriction of the accused's liberty by readmitting him to the Forensic Assessment Unit following a severe drug overdose and subsequent aggressive behaviour.

The accused, who had been residing in the community, consumed a near-fatal amount of amphetamines and threatened his attending psychiatrist.

Applying the Campbell framework, the Board found that the readmission was a significant restriction of his liberty but was reasonable, warranted, and represented the least onerous and least restrictive course of action available to manage the heightened risk.

The accused was found not criminally responsible for criminal harassment and was detained in a secure forensic unit.

At an early review hearing, the hospital recommended a conditional discharge, while the Attorney-General sought continued detention.

The Ontario Review Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety, specifically a risk of psychological harm.

However, relying on psychiatric evidence that the accused's risk is low and manageable in the community with medication compliance, the Board concluded that a conditional discharge is the necessary and appropriate disposition.

The accused was found not criminally responsible for assault with a weapon and other offences.

At the initial Ontario Review Board hearing, the hospital and the Attorney General recommended a detention disposition, while the accused sought a conditional discharge.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to a history of medication non-compliance and decompensation.

The Board ordered a detention disposition with privileges, concluding it was the least onerous and necessary mechanism to manage the accused's risk and ensure public safety.

The accused, previously found not criminally responsible for assault, was subject to a review hearing by the Ontario Review Board.

The hearing was convened early to consider expanding his travel passes to allow attendance at a family wedding in Montreal.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to his major mental illness and substance use history.

However, noting his progress, abstinence from substances, and the supportive nature of the family event, the Board concluded that adding the requested travel pass provisions to his detention disposition was necessary and appropriate to manage his risk while supporting his reintegration.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review hearing for an accused found unfit to stand trial on a charge of sexual assault.

Applying the fitness test from Bharwani, the Board found the accused remains unfit to stand trial due to a moderate intellectual disability.

Applying Winko, the Board found the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered a continued Detention Disposition at the secure forensic unit, noting recent progress toward a potential community placement.

The accused, previously found not criminally responsible for theft and dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, appeared for an annual review hearing before the Ontario Review Board.

The Board accepted expert evidence that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to a risk of property and driving offences linked to substance-induced psychosis.

However, noting the accused's progress, abstinence from substances, and stability in a structured community environment, the Board concluded that a conditional discharge was the necessary and appropriate disposition to manage his risk while meeting his needs.

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

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia and substance use disorders, had been living in the community and maintaining employment, though he had one relapse involving cocaine use.

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

However, given his overall positive trajectory, medication compliance, and strong therapeutic alliance, the Board concluded that a conditional discharge was the necessary and appropriate disposition to manage his risk while supporting his reintegration.

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

The accused has diagnoses of Schizophrenia, Cannabis Use Disorder, and Mixed Cluster B Personality Traits.

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

The Board ordered a detention disposition with privileges to live in the community, emphasizing the need for close monitoring of the accused's alcohol use and medication compliance to prevent decompensation.

The accused was found not criminally responsible on charges of criminal harassment and failing to comply with an undertaking.

At his initial hearing before the Ontario Review Board, the Board found that he poses a significant threat to the safety of the public due to his schizoaffective disorder, substance use, and recent escalation in aggressive behaviour.

The Board ordered a detention order with conditions, including permission to reside in the community in approved accommodation, abstention from drugs and alcohol, and a non-contact order with the victim.

The accused was found not criminally responsible on account of mental disorder for impaired driving and dangerous operation of a motor vehicle.

The Ontario Review Board held an initial disposition hearing.

Based on expert psychiatric evidence and a joint submission from all parties, the Board found that the accused's Bipolar I Disorder was in full remission and well-managed with medication.

The Board concluded that the accused no longer presents a significant threat to the safety of the public and granted an absolute discharge.

The accused was found not criminally responsible (NCR) for criminal harassment and disturbing a place of worship.

At the disposition hearing, the accused sought an absolute discharge, noting a recent absolute discharge granted by the Quebec tribunal for similar offences.

The Ontario Review Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to his schizoaffective disorder, limited insight into the need for multidisciplinary treatment, and the risk of medication non-compliance if discharged absolutely.

The Board ordered a conditional discharge as the least onerous and least restrictive disposition.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review of the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for multiple assaults, including assaults on hospital staff.

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

While the accused had made considerable progress and his condition had stabilized with medication adjustments, he continued to experience auditory hallucinations and remained fragile.

Relying on a joint submission and expert psychiatric evidence, the Board found that the accused continued to pose a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered that the accused's detention at the hospital be renewed on the same terms and conditions, allowing for gradual reintegration into the community.

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

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia and multiple substance use disorders, had made some progress but continued to struggle with substance use in a challenging group home environment.

Based on a joint submission and psychiatric evidence indicating a continued high risk of future violence, the Board concluded the accused remains a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered that the current detention disposition at the hospital remain in place.

The Ontario Review Board conducted a mandatory annual review for an accused previously found not criminally responsible for assault and weapons offences.

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia and substance use disorders, continued to experience delusions and use illicit substances while residing in the community under hospital supervision.

The Board accepted the joint submission that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety and ordered the continuation of the detention order.

However, the Board removed the condition prohibiting contact with the victim, finding it was no longer necessary.

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

The accused suffers from treatment-refractory schizophrenia and substance use disorders, with recent instances of medication non-adherence and methamphetamine use.

Relying on uncontroverted expert psychiatric evidence, the Board found the accused remains a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered the continuation of the conditional discharge but reduced the reporting requirement to once per month, removed the absolute abstinence clause to foster self-reliance, and added a consent to treatment clause.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review of the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for multiple offences including break and enter and dangerous operation of a motor vehicle.

The accused has diagnoses of Schizoaffective Disorder and substance use disorders.

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

A detention order was maintained with minor amendments to travel privileges to facilitate family visits.