M. Warner

The Ontario Review Board held a hearing to review the disposition of an accused found not criminally responsible for various offences, and to review a restriction of liberty following his readmission to the hospital.

The accused, who suffers from treatment-refractory schizophrenia and substance use disorder, had been living in the community but was readmitted after relapsing on cannabis and exhibiting aggressive behaviour towards co-residents.

The Board accepted the psychiatric evidence that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to his underdeveloped insight, risk of medication non-compliance, and history of violence when unwell.

The Board ordered the continuation of his detention order and found that the hospital's decision to readmit him was the least restrictive and least onerous intervention available.

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

The accused, who was found not criminally responsible for several violent offences, is currently detained at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health.

The Board accepted the joint recommendation of the parties and the evidence of the attending psychiatrist that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to residual psychotic symptoms and limited insight.

The Board ordered the continuation of the Detention Order, finding it to be the least onerous and least restrictive disposition necessary to manage his risk, but removed a condition requiring substance testing.

The accused, previously found not criminally responsible for assault causing bodily harm due to schizophrenia, had his annual review hearing before the Ontario Review Board.

The hospital and Crown recommended maintaining a Detention Order with new privileges for transfer to a General Unit and indirectly supervised community passes.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to the public due to his history of violence, substance abuse, and noncompliance.

The Board concluded that a Detention Order with the recommended privilege upgrades was the least restrictive and least onerous disposition.

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 hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for aggravated assault and possession of a weapon.

The accused has schizophrenia and a substance use disorder, with recent incidents of absconding to secure substances.

The hospital proposed maintaining the current Detention Order with privileges, focusing on anti-craving medication and a potential residential treatment program.

The Board accepted the joint submission, finding the accused remains a significant threat to public safety and the current Disposition is the least onerous and least restrictive means to manage his risk.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review for an accused found not criminally responsible for first-degree murder.

The Board found that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to the safety of the public due to his history of violence and primary psychotic illness.

However, noting his successful treatment year and remission of psychotic symptoms, the Board ordered a Detention Order to the Forensic Service with expanded privileges, including community living in supervised accommodation, to facilitate cautious reintegration and assist with housing waitlists.

The accused, who was found not guilty by reason of insanity for murder in 1985, appeared before the Ontario Review Board for an annual review hearing.

The Board considered psychiatric evidence indicating the accused continues to exhibit problematic sexualized behaviour and lacks insight into his condition.

Accepting the joint submission of the parties, the Board found that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to the safety of the public and ordered the continuation of his detention order at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health.

The accused, previously found not criminally responsible for assault, appeared before the Ontario Review Board for an annual hearing.

The hospital and Crown recommended maintaining the current detention order, while the accused sought an absolute discharge.

The Board accepted psychiatric evidence that the accused lacks insight, has a history of cannabis-induced decompensation, and would pose a significant threat to public safety without supervision.

The Board denied the absolute discharge and found a conditional discharge unfeasible due to a lack of community supports, ordering the continuation of the detention order.

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 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 conducted an annual review of the accused's disposition following a finding of not criminally responsible for sexual assault.

The hospital and the Attorney General argued that the accused remained a significant threat to public safety and sought a continued conditional discharge.

The accused sought an absolute discharge.

The Board found that the accused had been stable in the community for four years, remained abstinent from substances, and was compliant with his medication.

Despite the treating psychiatrist's concerns about the accused's limited insight and risk of relapse, the Board concluded that the threshold for a significant threat to public safety was not met and granted an absolute discharge.

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

The accused, who was found not criminally responsible for various offences including threatening death, has diagnoses of schizophrenia and substance use disorder.

The Board accepted the joint submission of the parties and the evidence of the treating psychiatrist that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to his risk of decompensation and noncompliance with treatment.

The Board ordered the continuation of the current detention order with the same terms and conditions.

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

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

The Board accepted the joint recommendation of the parties, supported by the treating psychiatrist's evidence, that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to the safety of the public.

The Board ordered the continuation of the conditional discharge, noting the accused's stability and compliance with treatment, while recognizing the need for ongoing support during his transition to more independent housing.

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.

The Board heard uncontroverted expert evidence that while the accused had a stable year and transitioned to independent living, he continues to lack insight and remains a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered a Conditional Discharge with conditions, including a requirement to reside at a specified address and a consent to treatment clause.

The Ontario Review Board held a hearing to review the restriction of the accused's liberty after he was admitted to the hospital as an inpatient due to substance use, worsening mental state, and severe tremors.

The hospital sought to adjust his medication and administer electroconvulsive therapy in a controlled environment.

The Board accepted the joint submission of the parties, finding that the restriction of liberty was necessary, appropriate, and the least onerous and least restrictive measure available for the safety of the public.

The Ontario Review Board conducted a hearing to review the hospital's decision to readmit the accused, who was previously discharged to the community, following a substance use relapse and deteriorating mental state.

The Board found that the readmission constituted a significant restriction of liberty but was reasonable and warranted.

However, the Board noted that the accused's initial one-month placement in a non-forensic unit, due to a bed shortage, did not meet the least onerous and least restrictive test.

The accused was found not criminally responsible for exposure for a sexual purpose and indecent acts.

At the initial disposition hearing, the Ontario Review Board considered psychiatric evidence indicating the accused suffers from schizoaffective disorder.

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

A Detention Order was issued with conditions including a weapons prohibition and a no-contact order regarding the victims.

The Ontario Review Board held an initial disposition hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for multiple unprovoked assaults.

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia and a substance use disorder, was residing in the community at a staffed residence.

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

A Detention Order to a General Forensic Unit was issued, allowing the accused to live in the community subject to conditions, including reporting to the hospital at least once every two weeks and an absolute prohibition on alcohol and substance use.

The accused was found not criminally responsible (NCR) for multiple assault charges and referred to the Ontario Review Board for an initial disposition hearing.

The Board found that the accused, who suffers from schizoaffective disorder and a substance use disorder, remains floridly psychotic and lacks insight into her illness.

The Board concluded that she poses a significant threat to public safety and ordered her detained at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health.

The Board declined to grant a community living privilege, accepting expert evidence that it would be counter-therapeutic and that the accused is not a realistic candidate for discharge in the upcoming year.

The accused was found not criminally responsible for arson and mischief.

At the initial Ontario Review Board hearing, the Board found that the accused poses a significant threat to public safety due to his schizophrenia, cannabis use disorder, and history of medication non-compliance.

The Board ordered a Detention Order at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health with privileges up to living in the community, rejecting the accused's request for a Conditional Discharge.