S. Curry

The hospital requested an early Ontario Review Board hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for assault causing bodily harm, due to his escalating substance use and suspected medication non-compliance while living in the community.

The accused, who has schizophrenia and multiple substance use disorders, agreed with the hospital and the Attorney General that he remained a significant threat to public safety.

Relying on uncontroverted expert evidence that the accused's risk of violence increases with substance use and that the Mental Health Act is insufficient to manage this risk, the Board accepted the joint submission.

The Board revoked the conditional discharge and imposed a detention order with an abstinence clause to ensure continuous monitoring and timely intervention.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for aggravated assault and break and enter.

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia and substance use disorders, had been living in the community under a conditional discharge.

Based on a joint submission and uncontroverted psychiatric evidence, the Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety, as his stability relies heavily on the structure of the forensic system.

The Board ordered the continuation of the conditional discharge with slightly relaxed reporting conditions to support his gradual reintegration.

The Ontario Review Board held an early review hearing to consider amending the accused's disposition to allow a travel pass to Montreal on compassionate and humanitarian grounds.

The accused, who was found not criminally responsible for assault offences and diagnosed with schizophrenia, requested the pass to visit his gravely ill aunt and father.

Based on a joint recommendation and the supportive evidence of the attending psychiatrist, the Board granted the request and amended the disposition to include the travel pass.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review of the disposition for an accused found not criminally responsible for failing to comply with probation and an appearance notice.

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia and substance use disorder, continued to use cannabis and cocaine, leading to irritability and a restriction of his liberty by the hospital.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to his lack of insight, non-compliance with medication, and history of aggression when using substances.

The Board maintained the detention disposition and confirmed that the restriction of liberty was necessary and appropriate.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review of the disposition for an accused found not criminally responsible for dangerous operation causing death.

The Board accepted the uncontroverted expert evidence that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety due to his schizoaffective disorder and vulnerability to stimulants.

However, noting his recent stability in a transitional housing program, the Board found that expanding his community pass privileges up to 48 hours was the least onerous and least restrictive disposition.

The detention order was continued with amended pass privileges.

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

The accused has diagnoses of schizoaffective disorder and substance use disorders.

Relying on uncontroverted expert psychiatric evidence, the Board found the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to poor insight, history of medication non-adherence, and risk of relapse if substance use resumes.

The Board ordered the continuation of the Detention Order with an added community privilege to facilitate reintegration and transfer to another facility.

The accused, previously found not criminally responsible for multiple assault charges, appeared for an annual review hearing before the Ontario Review Board.

The hospital and Crown recommended maintaining the current disposition, which the accused's counsel supported.

The Board heard evidence from the treating psychiatrist that while the accused's schizophrenia is stable, he continues to exhibit unprovoked and unpredictable assaultive behaviour towards staff due to antisocial personality disorder.

The Board concluded the accused remains a significant threat to public safety and ordered the current disposition be maintained as the least restrictive and least onerous option.

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

The accused, who has severe autism and intellectual disabilities, was previously found unfit to stand trial on a charge of aggravated sexual assault.

The Board found that the accused remains unfit to stand trial and continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to his lack of insight and problematic behaviours.

The Board ordered that the accused remain subject to a detention order at the hospital but added terms requiring his release to appropriate government-funded community housing in a timely fashion, with a pre-hearing conference scheduled within six months to monitor progress.

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

The hospital and the Attorney General recommended the accused be transferred to a less secure facility, noting marked improvements in his behaviour and stability after transitioning to a long-acting injectable antipsychotic medication.

The accused agreed with the proposed transfer.

The Board accepted the uncontroverted medical evidence, finding that while the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety, his recent progress warrants a transfer.

The Board ordered a detention disposition at the Centre for Forensic Mental Health Care with escorted hospital and grounds privileges.

The Ontario Review Board held a mandatory annual review hearing for the accused, who was found not criminally responsible for attempted murder in 2005.

The hospital and the Attorney General recommended no change to his current detention disposition at the Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care.

The Board accepted the uncontroverted psychiatric evidence that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety, lacks insight into his mental illness, and refuses treatment.

The Board ordered the continuation of his existing detention disposition.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review of the disposition for an accused found not criminally responsible for uttering threats and criminal harassment.

The accused requested a transfer from a high-security hospital to a less secure facility.

Relying on uncontroverted expert psychiatric evidence, the Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to high psychopathy, impression management, and risk of decompensation if exposed to substances.

The Board ordered the accused's continued detention at the high-security facility with a minor amendment allowing escorted access to hospital grounds.

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

The accused, diagnosed with treatment-refractory schizophrenia, continued to experience psychotic symptoms, hoard sharp objects, and exhibit sexually inappropriate behaviour.

The Board found that the accused remained a significant threat to the safety of the public and ordered his continued detention in the High Secure Provincial Forensic Program at Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care.

The Ontario Review Board held a hearing to review the disposition of the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for violent offences including first-degree murder.

The hospital recommended transferring the accused from a high secure to a medium secure facility.

The Board accepted the uncontroverted medical evidence that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety but has stabilized on medication.

The Board ordered the transfer to the medium secure facility with strict conditions, including a requirement to notify the victims if the accused goes AWOL.

The hospital requested an early review of the accused's disposition, recommending a transfer to a less secure facility.

The accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for multiple violent offences, had been detained in a high-secure forensic program.

The Ontario Review Board found that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to the safety of the public due to his schizophrenia, history of substance abuse, and limited insight.

However, noting his recent progress and increased insight, the Board ordered a transfer to a less secure facility with discretionary privileges, subject to strict conditions including substance abstinence and close monitoring.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for an accused previously found not criminally responsible for sexual assault.

The accused, diagnosed with Schizoaffective Disorder and Alcohol Use Disorder, had demonstrated significant improvement, consistent treatment engagement, and abstinence from substances.

Relying on the uncontroverted evidence of the hospital's psychiatrist, the Board found that the accused no longer posed a significant threat to public safety.

The accused was granted an absolute discharge.

The Ontario Review Board held a mandatory hearing to review the disposition of the accused, who was previously found unfit to stand trial on various assault charges.

The accused suffers from schizophrenia and remains in seclusion due to aggressive behaviour.

Based on hospital reports and psychiatric testimony, the Board found that the accused remains unfit to stand trial and continues to pose a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered the continuation of his detention at the high secure forensic program at Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care, denying a family request to transfer him to a less secure facility.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual hearing for the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for assault.

The accused remains treatment refractory, symptomatic, and unpredictable, requiring continued detention in a high secure program.

The Board accepted a joint submission to maintain the current disposition, with the sole modification of lifting the non-contact provisions regarding the accused's mother and grandmother.

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

The hospital and the Attorney General recommended continuing the conditional discharge with increased reporting requirements due to the accused's recent substance use.

The accused agreed with this recommendation.

The Board accepted the joint position, finding that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety, and ordered the continuation of the conditional discharge with the modified conditions.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual hearing for the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for weapons and threat offences.

The primary issue was whether the accused should be transferred to another institution under Rule 13.

Based on evidence of the accused's cognitive improvements and medication compliance, and with the agreement of all parties, the Board ordered a transfer to St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton while maintaining the current disposition.

The accused, previously found not criminally responsible for assault and other offences, appeared before the Ontario Review Board for an annual hearing.

The hospital and Crown recommended maintaining the current detention disposition, while the accused sought a conditional discharge with community living.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety, noting his lack of insight, ongoing delusions, and refusal to engage in substance abuse therapy.

The Board concluded that a conditional discharge was not realistic and ordered that the accused remain detained in a hospital setting.