S. Gehl

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review of the accused's disposition following a finding of not criminally responsible for attempted murder and assault with a weapon.

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia, had been compliant with medication in the hospital but lacked full insight into his illness and had a history of nonadherence.

The Board found that the accused continued to represent a significant threat to the safety of the public.

The Board ordered the continuation of the detention order at the hospital, with minor modifications to allow for potential future community living options, as it was the least onerous and least restrictive disposition necessary.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for the accused, who was found not criminally responsible for first-degree murder in the death of his infant child.

The accused suffers from bipolar disorder with psychotic features.

The Board found that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to the safety of the public due to his major mental illness, lack of community testing, and the severe violence of the index offence.

The Board ordered the continuation of the current detention order with additional privileges to allow for gradual, supervised reintegration into his home community.

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

The accused suffers from an unspecified bipolar disorder and a substance use disorder.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to diagnostic uncertainty, limited insight, and the risk of relapse into substance use, which historically exacerbated his psychotic symptoms.

The Board ordered the continuation of the detention order, maintained the absolute prohibition on alcohol and drugs, expanded travel privileges, and added a condition requiring the accused to report any romantic involvements.

The accused was previously found not criminally responsible for attempted murder and was subject to a conditional discharge.

At the annual review hearing, the Ontario Review Board considered whether the accused continued to pose a significant threat to public safety.

Based on evidence from the attending psychiatrist that the accused's mental illness was well-managed, he was compliant with treatment, and he had successfully transitioned to independent living with community supports, the Board concluded the accused no longer posed a significant threat.

The Board ordered an absolute discharge.