R. Edward

The Ontario Review Board conducted a mandatory review hearing for a dual status offender who was found not guilty by reason of insanity for attempted murder and kidnapping, and later convicted of escaping lawful custody and sexual assault with a weapon.

The Board found that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to the safety of the public due to recent institutional misconduct, including physical altercations and sexually inappropriate behaviour.

The Board ordered his continued detention at the Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care, should his federal incarceration cease, and extended the time for his next review to 24 months.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review hearing for the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for assault and assaulting a peace officer.

The accused had successfully transitioned to independent living in the community but continued to require the support of the forensic system, including daily visits from an ACT team.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to the safety of the public and ordered a Detention Order Disposition with the same terms and conditions as the previous disposition, as requested by all parties.

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

The accused had previously been found not criminally responsible for assault and failing to comply with probation.

Based on a joint submission and uncontroverted expert evidence, the Board found that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety due to the risk of substance use relapse triggered by negative peer influences.

The Board ordered the continuation of the conditional discharge.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review of the disposition for an accused found not criminally responsible for assault with a weapon.

The accused, who suffers from Bipolar 1 Disorder and cognitive impairment, was previously subject to a Detention Order at Providence Care Hospital.

Relying on uncontroverted expert psychiatric evidence, the Board found that the accused lacks insight into his condition and requires strict supervision to maintain medication adherence and alcohol abstinence.

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

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

The accused was previously found not criminally responsible for several violent offences.

The hospital, Attorney-General, and the accused jointly submitted that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety and recommended a continuation of the existing Detention Order.

Relying on uncontroverted expert evidence, the Board found that while the accused has made progress in maintaining sobriety and adhering to his medication regimen, he requires further assessment of his ability to cope with independent living.

The Board ordered the continuation of the Detention Order.