Ontario Review Board

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review of the disposition for the accused, who was found not criminally responsible for assault causing bodily harm and assault in 1997.

The accused is currently detained at a high secure forensic hospital.

The Board found that the accused continues to experience symptoms of schizophrenia and borderline intellectual functioning, with regular episodes of significant verbal and physical aggression.

The Board concluded that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to the safety of the public and ordered that his current disposition, a detention order with privileges up to community living, remain unchanged.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review of the disposition for the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for assault and assault causing bodily harm.

The Board found that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to the safety of the public due to ongoing psychosis, paranoia, and a lack of insight into his need for treatment.

The Board concluded that continued detention at the High Secure Provincial Forensic Program at Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care remains necessary and appropriate to manage his risk and support his recovery.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual hearing to review the disposition of the accused, who was found not criminally responsible for criminal harassment.

The accused requested a conditional discharge or a transfer to CAMH, while the hospital recommended continued detention in the Forensic Program at Ontario Shores.

The Board found that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety due to his persistent stalking behaviour, lack of insight, and history of medication non-compliance.

The Board ordered continued detention at Ontario Shores, denying the transfer to CAMH, but modified privileges to allow indirectly supervised passes within Ontario.

The Ontario Review Board held a mandatory hearing to review the disposition of the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for drug trafficking and possession of proceeds of crime.

The accused is currently detained at a high secure forensic hospital.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to a profound lack of insight into his schizophrenia, ongoing grandiose delusions, and a history of non-compliance with treatment and substance abuse.

The Board concluded that maintaining the detention order in a high secure setting is the necessary and appropriate disposition to ensure public safety and provide necessary treatment.

The Ontario Review Board held a hearing to determine if the accused, previously found unfit to stand trial on assault and theft charges, was now fit.

Based on psychiatric evidence and the accused's demonstrated understanding of the legal process, the charges, and the potential consequences, the Board found the accused fit to stand trial.

The accused was ordered to return to court for a verdict while remaining detained at the hospital.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review of the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for aggravated assault due to Schizophrenia.

The Board considered whether the accused continued to pose a significant threat to public safety and the appropriate disposition.

Relying on psychiatric evidence of persistent auditory hallucinations, catatonia, and unpredictable aggression, the Board found the accused remains a significant threat.

The Board ordered continued detention at a high secure forensic hospital, concluding that a conditional or absolute discharge would pose a significant risk to public safety.

The accused was found not criminally responsible for criminal harassment and was detained in a secure forensic unit.

At an early review hearing, the hospital recommended a conditional discharge, while the Attorney-General sought continued detention.

The Ontario Review Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety, specifically a risk of psychological harm.

However, relying on psychiatric evidence that the accused's risk is low and manageable in the community with medication compliance, the Board concluded that a conditional discharge is the necessary and appropriate disposition.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for murder and attempted murder.

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia and substance use disorders, had been living in the community and maintaining employment, though he had one relapse involving cocaine use.

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

However, given his overall positive trajectory, medication compliance, and strong therapeutic alliance, the Board concluded that a conditional discharge was the necessary and appropriate disposition to manage his risk while supporting his reintegration.

The accused was found not criminally responsible for assault with a weapon and other offences.

At the initial Ontario Review Board hearing, the hospital and the Attorney General recommended a detention disposition, while the accused sought a conditional discharge.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to a history of medication non-compliance and decompensation.

The Board ordered a detention disposition with privileges, concluding it was the least onerous and necessary mechanism to manage the accused's risk and ensure public safety.

The accused, previously found not criminally responsible for assault, was subject to a review hearing by the Ontario Review Board.

The hearing was convened early to consider expanding his travel passes to allow attendance at a family wedding in Montreal.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to his major mental illness and substance use history.

However, noting his progress, abstinence from substances, and the supportive nature of the family event, the Board concluded that adding the requested travel pass provisions to his detention disposition was necessary and appropriate to manage his risk while supporting his reintegration.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review hearing for the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for robbery.

The accused has diagnoses of Schizophrenia, Cannabis Use Disorder, and Mixed Cluster B Personality Traits.

The Board accepted the joint position of the parties and the uncontroverted evidence of the hospital representative that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered a detention disposition with privileges to live in the community, emphasizing the need for close monitoring of the accused's alcohol use and medication compliance to prevent decompensation.

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

The Board accepted expert evidence that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to a risk of property and driving offences linked to substance-induced psychosis.

However, noting the accused's progress, abstinence from substances, and stability in a structured community environment, the Board concluded that a conditional discharge was the necessary and appropriate disposition to manage his risk while meeting his needs.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review hearing for an accused found unfit to stand trial on a charge of sexual assault.

Applying the fitness test from Bharwani, the Board found the accused remains unfit to stand trial due to a moderate intellectual disability.

Applying Winko, the Board found the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered a continued Detention Disposition at the secure forensic unit, noting recent progress toward a potential community placement.

The accused, previously found not criminally responsible for mischief and uttering threats, was subject to an annual Review Board hearing.

The Hospital initially supported an absolute discharge but changed its position after evidence of the accused's recent threatening conduct and medication resistance.

Applying the Winko test, the Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered a conditional discharge, requiring the accused to reside in supported housing and undergo regular substance screens, but declined to impose a weapons prohibition.

The Ontario Review Board convened a hearing to review the restriction of liberty imposed on the accused, who was placed in seclusion at a mental health facility for over seven days following an uncharacteristic assault on a staff member.

The accused, who has an anoxic brain injury and is largely non-verbal, was secluded after becoming highly agitated and striking a staff member.

The Board found that the seclusion was warranted to protect staff, other patients, and the accused himself.

The Board concluded that the seclusion was the least onerous and least restrictive intervention available and was appropriately discontinued once the accused successfully participated in seclusion relief.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for murder, arson, and assault offences.

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia, requested to be absent from the hearing.

The Board found that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety due to his ongoing delusions and the severe nature of his index offences.

Accepting psychiatric evidence that a less secure facility would pose too great a risk, the Board ordered the continuation of his detention at the Waypoint High Secure Provincial Forensic Programs.

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

The accused, who suffers from schizoaffective disorder and a major neurocognitive disorder, did not attend the hearing.

The Board accepted the unanimous opinion of the clinical treatment team that the accused continues to experience active psychotic symptoms, engages in violent behaviour, and remains a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered that the accused's current disposition, detaining him at the High Secure Provincial Forensic Program, be continued without change.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review of the disposition for an accused found not criminally responsible for murder, arson, and assault offences.

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia, is currently detained at a high secure forensic program.

The Board found that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety due to his ongoing delusions and the severity of his index offences.

Accepting the psychiatric evidence that a less secure facility would pose too great a risk, the Board ordered the continuation of his current disposition without change.

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

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia and polysubstance use disorder, had a successful reporting year with no incidents of violence and remained compliant with medication.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to residual psychotic symptoms and a history of substance use.

However, the Board amended the disposition to permit the accused's transfer to a General Forensic Unit and to allow indirectly supervised community passes, adopting a cautious, stepwise approach to reintegration.

The Ontario Review Board held an initial hearing for the accused, who was found not criminally responsible for uttering threats.

The accused has a long history of schizoaffective disorder, substance use, and non-compliance with treatment.

The Board accepted the joint submission of the parties, finding that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to the safety of the public.

A detention disposition was ordered as necessary and appropriate to manage the risk and support the accused's ongoing treatment and rehabilitation.