ORB 2025

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

The accused, who was found not criminally responsible for assault causing bodily harm, has diagnoses of schizophrenia and substance use disorders.

The Board accepted the joint recommendation of the parties and the evidence of the treating psychiatrist that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety.

A Detention Order was continued with the same terms as the previous disposition.

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

The accused, diagnosed with Schizophrenia and Cannabis Use Disorder, sought an absolute discharge.

The hospital and the Attorney General recommended maintaining the current detention order.

The Board accepted the psychiatric evidence that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to his treatment-resistant illness, history of medication non-compliance, and lack of insight.

The Board concluded that a conditional discharge was inappropriate and ordered that the detention order remain in place to ensure necessary supervision and treatment.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for second-degree murder.

The accused, diagnosed with treatment-resistant schizophrenia, sought an absolute discharge, while the hospital and Crown recommended continuing the current detention order.

The Board accepted uncontroverted expert psychiatric evidence that the accused continues to experience residual symptoms of paranoia and would likely decompensate and pose a risk of severe violence if discharged without support.

The Board concluded the accused remains a significant threat to public safety and ordered the continuation of the detention order to ensure proper structure, support, and supervision in transitional housing.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for the abduction of a person under 14 years of age.

The accused, who suffers from treatment-resistant schizophrenia, had been residing at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health.

The parties jointly recommended the continuation of the current detention order.

The Board found that the accused remains a significant threat to the safety of the public, noting that medication noncompliance or a lack of support could lead to a relapse of psychotic symptoms and an increased risk of violence.

The Board ordered the continuation of the detention order to ensure the hospital retains the authority to manage her transition to community living.

The Ontario Review Board conducted a mandatory annual review of the accused's disposition under s. 672.81(1) of the Criminal Code.

The accused, previously found not criminally responsible for various offences including assault with a weapon, suffers from Schizophrenia and Major Neurocognitive Disorder.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to the safety of the public due to his fragile mental state, lack of insight, and risk of non-adherence to treatment.

The Board concluded that a Detention Order remains the necessary and appropriate disposition to ensure public safety and provide the required level of supervision and psychiatric care.

The accused, previously found not criminally responsible for two counts of sexual assault, appeared before the Ontario Review Board for an annual review of his disposition.

The hospital and Crown recommended a continuation of the detention order, while the accused sought an absolute discharge.

The Board found that the accused remains a significant threat to the safety of the public due to his history of violence, substance use, major mental disorder, and recent unstable behaviour including substance use and going AWOL.

The Board ordered the continuation of the detention order, finding it necessary to adequately manage his risk and provide necessary supervision.

The Ontario Review Board held a hearing to review the disposition of the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for robbery and other offences.

The accused has schizoaffective disorder and continues to experience auditory command hallucinations.

The Board found that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety due to his chronic, treatment-resistant mental illness and poor insight.

The Board ordered a continuation of the Detention Disposition within the Forensic Program at Ontario Shores, with privileges up to living in the community in supervised accommodation, as the least onerous and least restrictive disposition to manage his risk.

The Ontario Review Board held a mandatory annual review hearing for the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for assault.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to his complex psychiatric profile, including schizophrenia, intellectual disabilities, and a history of violence.

The Board ordered that the current detention order remain in place with slight modifications to allow for extended parameters, emphasizing the need for structured oversight and continued treatment.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for an accused previously found not criminally responsible for aggravated assault and assaulting a peace officer.

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia, had shown marked improvement in medication compliance, engagement with the treatment team, and insight over the past year.

The Board found that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety but concluded that a conditional discharge, rather than continued detention, was the necessary and appropriate disposition.

The conditional discharge included terms to report monthly, abstain from substances, and consent to treatment.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review and a restriction of liberty hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for assault and robbery.

The accused, diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder and substance use disorders, had his liberty restricted after relapsing on crack cocaine and exhibiting erratic behaviour in the community.

The Board found that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to the safety of the public, particularly when using substances.

The Board ordered a continued Detention Disposition at the hospital and found the restriction of liberty was necessary and appropriate.

The Ontario Review Board held a hearing to review the hospital's decision to significantly restrict the liberty of an accused found not criminally responsible.

The accused had been readmitted to the hospital twice due to mental state deterioration, medication non-compliance, and alcohol use.

The Board found that the hospital's actions during both readmissions were the least onerous and least restrictive interventions necessary for public safety and the accused's well-being.

The Board also amended the accused's disposition to remove a recommendation for transfer to Alberta, as requested by the parties.

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

The parties jointly recommended a continuation of the Detention Order with a new travel pass to Northern Ontario.

During the hearing, the hospital requested that the community living clause be changed from 'supervised accommodation' to 'approved accommodation'.

The Board rejected this late request, finding that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety and requires supervised accommodation, but granted the travel pass subject to prior approval.

The Ontario Review Board conducted a mandatory review of the accused's disposition.

The accused, previously found not criminally responsible for criminal harassment, has a diagnosis of Schizophrenia and continues to experience auditory hallucinations.

Following two recent elopements from the hospital and ongoing behavioural issues, the Board found that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered a Detention Disposition within a Secure Forensic Unit and declined to remove the condition requiring supervision of the accused's electronic devices.

The Ontario Review Board held a mandatory annual review of the accused's disposition under s. 672.81(1) of the Criminal Code.

The accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for assault with a weapon and mischief, suffers from treatment-refractory schizophrenia and severe substance use disorders.

The Board accepted the expert evidence of the treating psychiatrist and the joint recommendation of the parties, finding that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered the continuation of the current detention order without changes.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for multiple violent offences, including assault with a weapon and robbery.

The accused, diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder and polysubstance abuse disorder, had a history of fluctuating medication compliance and recent incidents of self-harm and rule violations.

The Board accepted the joint submission of the parties, finding that the accused remains a significant threat to the safety of the public due to the risk of decompensation if medication is discontinued.

The Board ordered the continuation of the existing Detention Order Disposition with community living privileges in an accommodation approved by the hospital.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for assault and breach of probation.

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia and alcohol use disorder, sought an absolute discharge.

Relying on the uncontroverted expert evidence of the treating psychiatrist, the Board found that the accused lacks insight into his condition and would likely discontinue medication and increase alcohol consumption if discharged absolutely.

The Board concluded that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety and ordered the continuation of his conditional discharge.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for sexual assault and other offences.

The accused has diagnoses of Schizoaffective Disorder and Cannabis Disorder.

The Board found that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to the safety of the public, noting that his mental state deteriorates and his risk increases when he uses cannabis.

The Board ordered a continued Detention Disposition at Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences, and granted the accused's request for a transfer to the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) to better support his reintegration and access to community resources.

The Ontario Review Board conducted a mandatory review hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for arson.

The accused suffers from treatment-resistant schizophrenia and has a history of medication non-compliance.

While the accused showed some stability on long-acting injectable antipsychotics, the Board found they continue to lack insight and require high-level supervision.

The Board concluded the accused remains a significant threat to public safety and ordered the continuation of the Detention Order.

The Ontario Review Board conducted a mandatory review of the accused's disposition and a review of two recent restrictions of his liberty.

The accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for assault causing bodily harm, had been living in supervised community accommodation but was readmitted to the hospital due to relapses into cannabis and crack cocaine use.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to his unstable mental illness, substance abuse, and lack of insight.

The Board also concluded that the hospital's decisions to restrict his liberty and readmit him were necessary and appropriate to protect the public.

A Detention Order was maintained.

The Ontario Review Board conducted a mandatory annual review of the disposition for the accused, who was found not criminally responsible for an indecent act and failing to comply with orders.

The accused has diagnoses including Pedophilic Disorder and Mild Intellectual Developmental Disorder.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to poor insight, inadequate coping skills, and a desire to interact with children.

The Board concluded that a Detention Order remains necessary and appropriate to manage his risk, maintaining his current conditions including supervised community living.