Ontario Review Board
Re: Tyler P. Smith
ORB File No: 8270
Hearing held on: Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Place of hearing: Southwest Centre for Forensic Mental Health Care 401 Sunset Drive, St. Thomas, Ontario
Pursuant to: Section 672.81(1) of the Criminal Code
Before:
Alternate Chairperson: Mr. G. Beasley
Members: Dr. S. Park Dr. J. Cheston Mr. D. Sandor Mr. J. Cyr
Parties Appearing:
Accused: Tyler P. Smith Counsel: Ms. N.C. Circelli
The person in charge of hospital: Counsel: Ms. J. Zamprogna
Attorney General of Ontario: Counsel: Mr. D. Rows
REASONS FOR DISPOSITION
(Dated August 28, 2025)
Introduction:
On March 22, 2023, Tyler Smith was found not criminally responsible on account of mental disorder on a charge of aggravated assault contrary to the provisions of the Criminal Code of Canada. He is currently subject to a disposition of the Ontario Review Board, dated July 2, 2024, that detains him at the Southwest Centre for Forensic Mental Health Care, St. Joseph’s Health Care London (hereinafter referred to as “the Hospital”). That disposition includes privileges up to and including that of living in the community of Southwestern Ontario in accommodation approved by the person in charge. It also imposes several conditions on Mr. Smith, including that he abstains from the non-medical use of alcohol or drugs or any other intoxicant and that he submits samples for the purpose of monitoring his compliance with the abstention condition.
On July 8, 2025, a panel of the Ontario Review Board convened a hearing at the Hospital to review that disposition pursuant to section 672.81(1) of the Criminal Code. Mr. Smith was present for the hearing, represented by his lawyer Ms. N. Circelli.
The record for the hearing included the Revised Notice of Hearing, the most recent Disposition (as mentioned, dated July 2, 2024) and the Reasons for that Disposition. On the consent of all parties, a Hospital Report, dated April 30