Ontario Review Board
Re: Trevaun Brown
ORB File No: 7268
Hearing held on: Thursday, March 12, 2026
Place of hearing: St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton Via Zoom Video Conference
Pursuant to: Section 672.81(2) of the Criminal Code
Before: Alternate Chairperson: Ms. M. Labrosse Members: Dr. S. Chatterjee Dr. M. Kalia Ms. C. Murray Mr. A. Mete
Parties Appearing: Accused: Trevaun Brown Counsel: Ms. C. Francis
The person in charge of hospital: Counsel: Ms. L. Barney
Attorney General of Ontario: Counsel: Ms. J. McKenzie
REASONS FOR DISPOSITION
(Dated April 13, 2026)
Introduction
1On December 1, 2017, Trevaun Brown, was found not criminally responsible on account of mental disorder (“NCR”) on charges of utter a threat to cause death or bodily harm (x2), contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada.
2Mr. Brown is currently subject to a disposition of the Ontario Review Board (“ORB” or “the Board”) dated June 2, 2025, which detains him at the Forensic Psychiatry Program of St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton, West 5th Campus, on terms and conditions including to enter the community of Hamilton accompanied by staff or a person approved by the person in charge.
3By way of letter dated February 3, 2026, St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton, hereinafter referred to as the hospital, wrote to the Board requesting an early hearing to review Mr. Brown’s last disposition and seeking a transfer to the Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care – High Secure Provincial Forensic Programs – Penetanguishene (“Waypoint”) due to a number of serious incidents leading the hospital to conclude that it could no longer safely manager Mr. Brown’s care at its facility.
4On March 12, 2026, the Ontario Review Board convened a hearing which took place virtually by Zoom, to hold an early review of Mr. Brown’s disposition pursuant to s. 672.81(2) of the Criminal Code. Mr. Brown was present for the hearing, represented by counsel, Ms. C. Francis. A Hospital Report dated February 19, 2026, was entered as Exhibit 1 for the hearing.
5Mr. Brown attended the hearing from the Hamilton Wentworth Detention Centre where he has been held following a charge of Assault Causing Bodily Harm arising from a serious assault on staff allegedly having taken place January 31, 2026.
6The issues for this hearing are whether Mr. Brown continues to pose a significant threat to the safety of the public and, if so, to determine the necessary and