The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual disposition review for an accused found not criminally responsible for uttering threats and criminal harassment.
The accused, who has intellectual developmental disorder and Parkinson's disease, experienced a decline in physical and mental health over the past year, requiring readmission to the secure forensic unit and use of a wheelchair.
The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to his complex medical and psychiatric needs, risk of violent reoffending, and need for a highly structured environment.
The Board ordered his continued detention at the hospital with amended conditions to allow for potential placement in a general hospital unit or long-term care facility.
