Michael Feindel

The accused was found not criminally responsible for aggravated assault and uttering threats after stabbing his father and brother.

At the initial disposition hearing, the Ontario Review Board found that the accused continues to represent a significant risk to public safety.

The Board ordered a Detention Order Disposition with privileges up to and including living in the community in approved accommodation.

The Board accepted the joint submission for a hybrid disposition, allowing the hospital discretion to transfer the accused from a Secure to a General Forensic Unit once his diagnostic profile is clarified.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for offences including uttering threats and break and enter.

The accused is diagnosed with Schizophrenia and Cannabis Use Disorder.

The treatment team reported that the accused had a very good year, with no positive drug screens, no behavioural concerns, and progress toward becoming a fully qualified electrician.

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

On the joint submission of the parties, the Board ordered the continuation of the Detention Disposition, with a new condition permitting national or international travel for up to three weeks to accommodate the accused's long-acting injectable medication schedule.

The Ontario Review Board held a mandatory hearing to review the disposition of the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for assault causing bodily harm and breach of probation.

The hospital and the Attorney General jointly submitted that the accused, who has schizophrenia, no longer poses a significant threat to public safety due to his abstinence from substances, adherence to medication, and high functioning in the community.

The Board accepted the expert evidence that the accused's mental illness is optimally treated and that he has good insight into his need for ongoing care.

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

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

The hospital and the Crown recommended continuing the detention order at the General Forensic Unit at CAMH, and the accused's counsel agreed that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety.

The Board accepted the joint recommendation, noting the accused's progress and diagnoses of schizophrenia and substance use disorder, and ordered continued detention with existing privileges.

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

The accused, who had a challenging year including two AWOLs and an unprovoked assault on a staff member, did not attend the hearing but instructed counsel to proceed.

All parties jointly recommended that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety and should continue to be detained at the Secure Forensic Unit, with the removal of the community living clause.

The Board accepted the joint recommendation and ordered continued detention.

The Ontario Review Board held an initial disposition hearing for the accused, who was found not criminally responsible for aggravated assault and assault with a weapon against his mother.

The accused, diagnosed with an intellectual developmental disorder, was found to represent a significant threat to the safety of the public.

The Board ordered a Detention Order within the Forensic Service, with privileges up to and including living in the community in accommodation approved by the person in charge, to allow for gradual reintegration and necessary supervision.

The hospital notified the Ontario Review Board that the accused, who was found not criminally responsible for assault causing bodily harm, had absconded and was subsequently transferred to a secure unit.

A Restriction of Liberty hearing was held.

The hospital sought to justify the transfer and requested the removal of a cannabis use exception from the accused's disposition.

The Board found the transfer to the secure unit was necessary, appropriate, and the least restrictive measure given the accused's frequent AWOLs and chronic cocaine use.

However, the Board declined to remove the cannabis exception at this time, noting it would not result in an increase of risk to the public.

The Ontario Review Board conducted a mandatory review of the disposition for an accused found not guilty by reason of insanity in 1981 and later declared a dangerous offender.

The Board found that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety due to his history of violent and sexual offending, high risk for recidivism, mental health issues, and problematic institutional behavior.

The Board ordered no change to his current disposition, detaining him at Bath Institution and Waypoint Centre, and extended the time before his next hearing to 24 months on consent.

The Ontario Review Board held a hearing to review the hospital's decision to readmit the accused, who was previously residing in the community, thereby significantly restricting his liberty.

The accused had been exhibiting a deterioration in mental status, testing positive for cocaine, and failing to maintain his supported housing.

The Board found that the readmission and continued detention were necessary, warranted, and the least onerous and restrictive measures available to manage his risk to public safety.

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

The hospital, Crown, and accused jointly recommended a Conditional Discharge, agreeing that while the accused remains a significant threat to public safety, his risk can be managed in the community.

The Board accepted the joint recommendation, noting the accused's medication compliance and positive progress, and granted a Conditional Discharge with a no-contact provision.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual hearing for an accused who was found unfit to stand trial on a charge of second-degree murder.

The hospital requested an amendment to his detention disposition to allow transfer from a 'Secure Forensic' unit to a general 'Forensic Service' unit if needed due to his neurocognitive decline and reactivity to stimuli.

The Board found that the accused remains unfit to stand trial and continues to pose a significant threat to public safety.

The Board denied the hospital's request to amend the disposition, finding that the accused is currently well-supported on the Secure Forensic Unit and no situation currently necessitates a transfer.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review for an accused previously found not criminally responsible for mischief, assault causing bodily harm, and weapons dangerous.

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia and neurocognitive disorder, is currently residing in a locked geriatric unit and requires significant care.

The hospital and the Attorney General supported an absolute discharge.

The Board found that the accused no longer poses a significant threat to public safety and granted an absolute discharge.

The Ontario Review Board held a hearing to determine whether the accused, who suffers from Major Neurocognitive Disorder, remains unfit to stand trial on a charge of assault causing bodily harm.

The Board found that the accused's cognitive abilities continue to deteriorate, rendering him unable to communicate with counsel or understand the proceedings.

The Board concluded that the accused remains unfit to stand trial and continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to unpredictable and aggressive behaviour.

The Board ordered the continuation of the current detention order at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health.

The accused was found not criminally responsible on charges including assault with a weapon and was referred to the Ontario Review Board for a disposition hearing.

The hospital and the Attorney General argued that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety and sought a detention order with conditions, while the accused sought an absolute discharge.

The Board found that the accused continues to represent a significant threat due to ongoing psychotic symptoms, lack of insight, and a history of substance use.

The Board ordered a detention order with conditions as the least restrictive option to manage the risk.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for assault causing bodily harm.

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia, had a positive year in hospital with no concerning behaviours.

The Board found that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to public safety due to his history of violence when non-compliant with medication and experiencing psychotic symptoms.

The Board ordered the continuation of the detention order with amended conditions to allow for a supervised transition into supportive housing in the community.

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 conducted an annual review of the accused's disposition.

The accused had previously been found unfit to stand trial on charges including assault causing bodily harm and break and enter.

The Board heard evidence from the treating psychiatrist that the accused continues to suffer from treatment-resistant schizophrenia, lacks insight into his illness, and experiences fixed grandiose and paranoid delusions.

The Board concluded that the accused remains unfit to stand trial but not permanently so, as further treatment options like clozapine remain available.

Finding that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety, the Board ordered his continued detention at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health.

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

The Board found that the accused, who is diagnosed with schizophrenia and cannabis use disorder, continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to his lack of insight, history of medication non-adherence, and ongoing symptoms.

The Board ordered the continuation of his detention at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, denying a request for international travel passes.

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 a hearing to review the restriction of liberty of the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for assault and weapons charges.

The accused had been readmitted to the hospital after his mental health deteriorated due to cannabis use and medication non-compliance, leading to conflicts at his community housing.

The Board found that the readmission was necessary, appropriate, and the least restrictive option available at the time to stabilize his symptoms.

The accused was subsequently released back to his community housing with an updated treatment plan.