M. Munsterman

The Ontario Review Board held a hearing to review a significant restriction of the accused's liberties following his readmission to the hospital.

The accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for an indecent act, had decompensated due to medication noncompliance and substance use while living in a group home.

The Board accepted the joint submission of the parties that the readmission to the hospital was justified, necessary, and the least onerous and least restrictive option available to manage the elevating risk.

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

The Board found that the accused, who has a diagnosis of schizophrenia in partial remission, continues to pose a significant threat to the safety of the public.

While the accused has made positive progress in rehabilitation and is collaborating with his treatment team, he continues to experience residual symptoms.

The Board ordered the continuation of a detention order with privileges for community living in approved accommodation, adding travel passes and the ability to drive with prior hospital approval.

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

The accused's diagnoses include schizophrenia and multiple substance use disorders.

The Board accepted the uncontroverted evidence of the treating psychiatrist that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to the safety of the public.

The Board ordered a Detention Disposition with terms and conditions, including a community living provision and a weapons prohibition, finding it necessary and appropriate to manage the threat while meeting the accused's needs.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review for an accused previously found not criminally responsible for uttering threats and failing to attend court.

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia, had been living stably in a supportive residence, complying with long-acting injectable medication, and exhibiting no active psychotic symptoms or management problems.

The attending psychiatrist testified that the accused no longer posed a significant threat to public safety.

The Board accepted the joint submission of the parties and granted the accused an absolute discharge.