Marie-Lise Dufort

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review hearing for the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for mischief and failing to comply with a release order.

The hospital and the Crown recommended a conditional discharge, noting the accused's significant improvement, medication compliance, and stable housing.

The Board found that the accused continues to represent a significant risk to the public but concluded that a conditional discharge with conditions to take prescribed medication and reside at a specified senior residence was the least onerous and least restrictive disposition.

The accused was found not criminally responsible for mischief, uttering threats, and breaching a recognizance.

At his initial Ontario Review Board hearing, the hospital and the Crown sought a detention order, while the accused sought an absolute discharge.

The Board found that the accused, who has schizophrenia and a history of medication non-compliance in the community, poses a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered the accused detained in the hospital with conditions, including a prohibition from attending a specific hotel in Ottawa, to facilitate his stabilization and eventual reintegration into the community.

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

The accused suffers from schizophrenia and other disorders, and currently resides at the Brockville Mental Health Centre.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to the safety of the public due to his limited insight, risk of medication non-compliance, and potential for violent recidivism.

The Board ordered a continued detention disposition with a transfer to North Bay and provisions for indirectly supervised community access.

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

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia, was unmedicated and awaiting transfer from a detention centre to the hospital.

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

A detention order was issued, but the Board rejected the hospital's broad community access privileges due to a lack of information about the accused's community functioning.

A pre-hearing conference was ordered to monitor the hospital transfer timeline.

The Ontario Review Board held a hearing to review the restriction of the accused's liberty following his elopement from an approved community accommodation.

The accused, who was subject to a disposition for breaking and entering, had relapsed into substance use and was found by police in a decompensated state.

Due to a lack of beds at his designated hospital, he was temporarily transferred to another facility, resulting in a restriction of liberty exceeding seven days.

The Board found that the restriction was justified, necessary, and the least onerous option available to ensure public safety and meet the accused's mental health needs.

The Ontario Review Board held a mandatory annual review hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for multiple unprovoked assaults.

The accused suffers from treatment-resistant schizophrenia and substance use disorders.

While the accused had made progress and abstained from substances recently, the Board found he continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to residual psychotic symptoms and the risk of relapse.

The Board ordered a continued detention disposition with privileges, finding it necessary to monitor medication adjustments and support his gradual reintegration into the community.

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

The hospital and the Attorney-General recommended a renewed detention disposition, while the accused sought an absolute discharge.

The Board accepted the expert evidence of the treating psychiatrist that the accused, who suffers from schizophrenia and substance use disorders, would likely decompensate and pose a significant threat to public safety if released to a shelter environment.

The Board concluded the accused remains a significant threat and ordered a detention disposition to manage his risk while meeting his treatment needs.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and mischief.

The accused has a diagnosis of Bipolar I disorder.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to the safety of the public, as she would likely become non-compliant with medication and decompensate without a disposition.

The Board ordered a conditional discharge with amended conditions, including a bi-weekly reporting requirement and provisions allowing for international travel passes of up to 21 days to accommodate her medication schedule.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for robbery and diagnosed with schizophrenia.

The hospital and the accused jointly recommended an absolute discharge, noting that the accused's housing situation had stabilized in a long-term care facility and he remained medication compliant.

The Board applied the test from Winko and found that the accused no longer posed a significant threat to public safety.

The Board granted an absolute discharge pursuant to s. 672.54 of the Criminal Code.

The accused, subject to a detention order, was readmitted to the hospital after becoming aggressive in the community due to medication non-compliance.

The Ontario Review Board convened a hearing under s. 672.81(2.1) of the Criminal Code to review this restriction of liberty.

The Board found the readmission was warranted, reasonable, and the least restrictive option available, while reminding the hospital of its statutory duty to promptly notify the Board of such restrictions.

The accused was found not criminally responsible for charges including indecent act, mischief, and criminal harassment.

At his initial Ontario Review Board hearing, the Board found that he continues to pose a significant threat to the safety of the public due to his schizophrenia, recent substance use, and risk of destabilization.

Adopting the joint submission of the parties, the Board ordered a conditional discharge with conditions including abstaining from alcohol and drugs, and having no contact with the complainant.

The Ontario Review Board held a hearing to review a restriction of liberty imposed on the accused, who had been found not criminally responsible for several offences.

The hospital had transferred the accused from a rehabilitation unit to an assessment unit after she repeatedly breached hospital rules and her Disposition by using cocaine and involving co-patients in smuggling drugs.

The Board applied the Campbell framework and found that the restriction of liberty was necessary, appropriate, and the least onerous intervention available to prevent further substance abuse and mental decompensation.

The Board also amended the Disposition to allow the accused to attend a residential treatment program.

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

The accused was previously found not criminally responsible for assault with a weapon and was subject to a detention order at the Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre.

The Board found that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to public safety due to diagnoses of Schizophrenia and Cannabis Use Disorder, exacerbated by recent noncompliance and cannabis use.

The Board ordered the continuation of the detention order with a prohibition on cannabis use and directed the transfer of the accused's care to the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health in Toronto.

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

The accused suffers from Bipolar Mood Disorder and Cannabis Use Disorder, with a history of medication non-adherence and recent use of illicit substances.

Based on the uncontradicted expert evidence and a joint submission, the Board concluded the accused continues to present a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered a continued detention disposition, with care formally transferred to the Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre, and modified travel privileges.

Following a finding of not criminally responsible for criminal harassment, the Ontario Review Board held an initial hearing to determine the appropriate disposition for the accused.

The Board found that the accused, who suffers from active psychosis and delusional beliefs, poses a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered a detention order with the possibility of supervised accommodation in the community, along with conditions prohibiting contact with the victim and the possession of weapons.

The Board declined to impose substance use conditions as there was no history of problematic use.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review for an accused previously found not criminally responsible for criminal harassment and uttering threats.

The accused had been living in the community on a conditional discharge but recently experienced psychotic decompensation linked to cannabis and psychedelic mushroom use, leading to new criminal harassment charges involving the original victim.

The Board accepted the joint submission and the attending psychiatrist's evidence that the accused's risk level had significantly elevated.

Finding that the accused continues to present a significant threat to public safety, the Board revoked the conditional discharge and issued a detention order.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review of the accused's disposition following a finding of not criminally responsible for assault and weapons offences.

The accused, diagnosed with Schizoaffective Disorder and Cannabis Use Disorder, had recently transitioned to independent living but continued to use cannabis, which historically exacerbated his psychotic symptoms.

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

The Board ordered a discharge with conditions, including requirements that the accused reside at his current address and abstain from alcohol and non-medical drugs.

The Ontario Review Board conducted a mandatory review of the disposition for an accused found not criminally responsible for aggravated assault and other offences.

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia and severe substance use disorders, had maintained abstinence and compliance with treatment, demonstrating intrinsic motivation for recovery.

However, the Board found he remained a significant threat to public safety due to his history of violence when untreated or using substances.

The Board ordered the continuation of his detention at the hospital but expanded his privileges to include indirectly supervised passes, the ability to reside in approved accommodation in Gatineau, and travel privileges to facilitate his reintegration.

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

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia, had a history of medication non-compliance and violence when untreated.

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

Accepting the joint submission of the parties and the treating psychiatrist's evidence, the Board ordered a continued detention order with the added privilege of residing in the community in approved accommodations.

The accused was found not criminally responsible for criminal harassment and failing to comply with release orders.

At his initial Ontario Review Board hearing, the Board found that he continues to pose a significant threat to the safety of the public due to untreated schizophrenia, lack of insight, and ongoing substance use.

The Board ordered a detention order with community living in approved accommodation and strict conditions, including a prohibition on contacting the victim.

The Board rejected a joint submission to allow travel passes to the U.S., citing insufficient evidence regarding the purported employment and the risks associated with his untreated mental illness.