Paul E. Trenker

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review of the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for dangerous operation of a motor vehicle.

The accused, diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder, had recently been transferred to a new hospital following aggressive incidents.

The attending psychiatrist testified that the accused's behaviour had markedly improved following medication adjustments, though he remained a complex, high-needs patient.

Adopting the joint submission of the parties, the Board found that the accused continues to present a significant threat to public safety and ordered his continued detention at the hospital.

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

The accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible on account of mental disorder for various offences including assault, suffers from treatment-resistant schizophrenia and substance use disorder.

The Board heard evidence from the treating psychiatrist that while the accused has made remarkable progress in managing command hallucinations and improving nutritional intake, he continues to require intensive supervision.

Adopting a joint submission from all parties, the Board concluded the accused remains a significant threat to public safety and renewed his detention order at the hospital on the same terms and conditions.

The accused, previously found not criminally responsible for the first-degree murder of her infant daughter, appeared before the Ontario Review Board for her first annual review.

The Board found that she continues to present a significant threat to public safety due to her Bipolar I Disorder, though her risk level had decreased following a tubal ligation and stabilization on medication.

Adopting the joint submission of the parties, the Board rescinded a previous order transferring her to another facility and renewed her detention order at the current hospital, emphasizing the need for a gradual, highly supported reintegration into the community.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review for an accused found not criminally responsible for aggravated assault.

The accused, diagnosed with Delusional Disorder and Cannabis Use Disorder, had transitioned to a supervised community group home and remained compliant with medication, though he lacked insight into his condition.

The Board accepted the joint submission of the parties, finding that the accused continued to pose a significant threat to public safety due to his persistent delusional beliefs and the risk of decompensation if he resumed cannabis use or stopped medication.

The Board renewed the detention order with a modification to allow approved travel passes.

The plaintiff purchased a home from the defendant and subsequently discovered significant water infiltration, mould, and foundation damage.

The plaintiff brought an action for breach of contract and negligent misrepresentation, alleging the defendant concealed the defects.

The court found that the defendant's representations in the MLS listing and warranties that the home was in move-in condition were untrue and made negligently.

The court awarded the plaintiff $119,595.75 for repair costs and $10,000 in general damages for mental stress and inconvenience, but declined to award punitive damages.

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

The Board accepted the joint submission of the parties that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to the safety of the public due to her history of major mental illness, substance abuse, and non-compliance with treatment.

The Board ordered that the accused remain subject to a detention order at the hospital, with a minor amendment to the community living provision to expand the catchment area for potential housing.

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

The accused was previously found not criminally responsible for assault and other offences.

The parties made a joint submission that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety.

The Board accepted the joint submission, noting the accused's diagnoses of schizophrenia and alcohol use disorder, and ordered the maintenance of the current detention order with permission to live in approved community accommodation.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for assault with a weapon and uttering threats.

The accused has diagnoses of schizophrenia, substance use disorder, and fetal alcohol spectrum disorder.

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

The Board ordered the maintenance of the current detention order at the hospital, noting the plan to transition the accused to a supervised group home once approved.

The Ontario Review Board held a mandatory annual review hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for weapons and assault offences.

The accused sought an absolute discharge, while the hospital and the Attorney General supported maintaining the current conditional discharge.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to his fragile mental health, reliance on the treatment team, and risk of relapse into psychosis if unsupervised.

The Board ordered a conditional discharge but removed the consent to treatment provision, noting the accused's demonstrated cooperation with his treatment team.

The Ontario Review Board held a mandatory annual hearing for an accused previously found unfit to stand trial on charges of criminal harassment and invitation to sexual touching.

The accused, who has a moderate intellectual disability, resides in a specialized hospital unit.

The Board accepted the joint submission and psychiatric evidence that the accused remains permanently unfit to stand trial.

Considering the paramount need to protect the public and the accused's ongoing need for 24-hour support and risk management, the Board maintained the current detention order with permission to live in approved supervised community accommodation.

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

The accused, previously found not criminally responsible for arson, had been subject to a detention order.

While the treating psychiatrist and the Hospital recommended continuing the detention order due to recent gambling and rule breaches, the majority of the Board found that the accused's risks were well-managed at her transitional residence.

Noting her five years of sobriety and overall positive trajectory, the majority ordered a Conditional Discharge.

A dissenting member would have maintained the detention order.

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

The accused, diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder and substance use disorder, had made significant progress in a transitional facility.

However, based on uncontroverted psychiatric evidence, the Board found the accused remained a significant threat to public safety due to the risk of decompensation.

The Board ordered the continuation of the current detention disposition on a joint submission from all parties.

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

The accused was previously found not criminally responsible for uttering threats and criminal harassment.

The Board found that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to the safety of the public due to schizophrenia and substance use disorder.

The Board ordered the continuation of the current detention order, noting that while the accused has made progress, he requires close monitoring and supervision to manage his risk.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review and a restriction of liberties hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for assault with a weapon and uttering threats.

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia and cannabis use disorder, had his community privileges restricted after an unauthorized leave of absence during which he consumed cannabis and was found in a psychotic state.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety and ordered a continuation of his detention disposition, concluding that he requires the structured monitoring of the hospital.

The Board also held that the hospital's restriction of his liberties was not significant in the circumstances, but rather a necessary and least restrictive day-to-day management of his risk.

The accused, previously found not criminally responsible for various offences including failure to comply with probation, was subject to an annual review of her disposition.

The Ontario Review Board considered evidence from her attending psychiatrist indicating she continues to suffer from schizoaffective disorder and substance use disorders, posing a risk of violent recidivism.

The Board found that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety and ordered the continuation of her detention at the forensic hospital.

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

The accused, who has a moderate intellectual disability and complex medical needs, has been detained in hospital since 1996.

Based on a joint submission and expert psychiatric evidence, the Board found the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered the continuation of the existing disposition, detaining the accused at the forensic hospital with privileges for supervised community living.

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

The accused, diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder and substance use disorder, requested a transfer to Providence Care to be closer to family.

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

The Board ordered a continued detention disposition and approved the transfer to Providence Care, with the current hospital retaining residual authority pending the transfer.

The accused, previously found not criminally responsible for assault offences, was living in the community under an Ontario Review Board disposition.

The hospital readmitted him, restricting his liberty, after his cannabis use and gambling addiction led to housing instability and an inability to pay rent.

The Board held a mandatory hearing to review the restriction of liberty.

The Board found that the restriction was warranted, necessary, and appropriate to protect public safety and address the accused's therapeutic needs, as his previous housing placement was inadequate.

The hospital requested an early review of the Disposition for an accused found not criminally responsible, seeking his transfer to a high-secure forensic facility.

The request followed an incident where the accused assaulted a co-patient and engaged in a violent standoff with police on the hospital unit.

The Ontario Review Board found that the accused remained a significant threat to public safety and that his risk could no longer be safely managed at the current hospital.

The Board ordered a Detention Order directing his transfer to a maximum-security facility.

The accused, previously found not criminally responsible for assault with a weapon and other offences, had his disposition reviewed by the Ontario Review Board.

The Hospital and the accused recommended an Absolute Discharge, while the Crown sought a Conditional Discharge.

The Board found that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to public safety due to his history of severe substance-induced psychosis and violence.

The Board ordered a Conditional Discharge with terms including monitoring for substance use and weapons prohibitions.