S. O’Brien

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review of the accused's disposition and a review of a restriction of his liberties.

The accused, who has schizophrenia and substance use disorders, was readmitted to the hospital after his community residence became unviable following his grandmother's death.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to his major mental illness, history of substance use, and risk of rapid deterioration if non-adherent to treatment.

The Board ordered the continuation of the current detention order and found the hospital's restriction of liberties to be necessary and appropriate.

The Ontario Review Board held a mandatory hearing to review the disposition of the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for uttering threats and mischief.

The accused sought a conditional discharge, while the hospital and the Attorney General sought a continuation of the current detention order.

The Board found that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to the safety of the public due to his schizoaffective disorder, severe cannabis use disorder, and incomplete insight into his illness.

The Board ordered the continuation of the current detention order, concluding that a conditional discharge would be insufficient to manage the risk.

The Ontario Review Board held a mandatory annual review hearing for the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for break and enter, assault, and other offences.

The accused suffers from schizophrenia and a substance use disorder.

The Board found that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to the safety of the public due to his lack of insight and high risk of rapid decompensation if he resumes alcohol use.

The Board ordered the continuation of his detention at the hospital with privileges, including amended conditions requiring more frequent reporting when residing in the community.

The Ontario Review Board held an early review hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for indecent acts and assault causing bodily harm.

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia and substance use disorders, had been detained at a psychiatric hospital.

The hospital requested the hearing to seek expanded privileges for the accused, arguing that while he remained a significant threat to public safety, his recent stability warranted a step-wise increase in privileges to facilitate rehabilitation.

The Board accepted the joint submission of the parties, finding the accused continued to pose a significant threat, and ordered a continued Detention Order with the requested additional privileges.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for weapons offences due to schizophrenia.

The accused had a history of medication non-compliance but showed recent progress after transitioning to long-acting injectable antipsychotics.

The Board accepted the uncontroverted psychiatric evidence that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety if supervision is removed.

The Board ordered a continued Detention Disposition with expanded privileges to support a gradual transition to community living.

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

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia and substance use disorder, has a history of suicidal ideation and emotional dysregulation.

The treating psychiatrist testified that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety due to limited insight, emotional fragility, and risk of relapse.

The Board accepted the joint recommendation of the parties and concluded that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered the continuation of the current detention order with the same terms and conditions.

The accused, previously found not criminally responsible for assault with a weapon and forcible confinement against his mother, appeared before the Ontario Review Board for an annual review.

The hospital recommended an absolute discharge, noting three years of symptom-free stability, abstinence from cannabis, and strong family support.

The Crown opposed, citing diagnostic uncertainty and the severity of the index offences.

Applying the threshold from Winko, the Board concluded the accused no longer posed a significant threat to public safety and granted an absolute discharge.

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

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia, had been living independently in the community but struggled with medication adherence, lack of motivation, and ongoing delusions.

The treating psychiatrist and all parties recommended continuing the conditional discharge.

The Board agreed, finding that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety and would likely decompensate without the external control and support provided by a conditional discharge.

The Ontario Review Board held a hearing to review two restrictions of liberty imposed on the accused, who was previously found NCR for various offences and resides in the community.

The hospital admitted the accused after suspecting he tampered with urine drug screens to conceal cannabis use.

The Board applied the Campbell framework and found that both hospital admissions constituted significant restrictions of liberty, but were necessary, appropriate, and the least restrictive interventions available to manage the accused's risk to public safety given his severe cannabis use disorder and history of violence.

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

The accused, who was found not criminally responsible for forceable entry, has schizophrenia and continues to experience fixed delusional beliefs, including that he is God.

He lacks insight into his illness and stated he would stop taking medication if granted an absolute discharge.

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

The Board ordered the continuation of the existing Detention Order, with an amendment requiring the accused to report to the hospital at least four times per month when living in the community.

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

The accused has diagnoses of schizophrenia and polysubstance use disorder.

Despite psychiatric stability, the accused had recurrent substance use and engaged in fraudulent financial behaviour.

The Board accepted the joint recommendation that the accused continues to pose 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 disposition for an accused found not criminally responsible for assault and robbery.

The treatment team reported the accused had a positive year in transitional housing but remained vulnerable to stress and substance use relapse.

The Board accepted the uncontroverted expert evidence that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety.

A Conditional Discharge was ordered, and the Board maintained the requirement that the accused abstain from alcohol and drugs, finding its removal premature.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review of the disposition for an accused found not criminally responsible for arson.

The accused, who suffers from Parkinson's Disease and had experienced delirium, was living in an assisted living facility with 24/7 support.

The hospital and the Attorney General sought a conditional discharge, while the accused sought an absolute discharge.

Applying the Winko test, the Board found that the accused's risk factors were well managed in the community and that he no longer posed a significant threat to public safety.

The Board granted an absolute discharge.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review for an accused found not criminally responsible for various offences.

The accused sought an absolute discharge, while the hospital and Attorney General sought a continuation of the detention order.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to his schizophrenia, substance use disorder, and ongoing sexually inappropriate behaviours and rule violations in the hospital.

The Board ordered the continuation of the detention order as the least onerous and least restrictive disposition.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for an accused found unfit to stand trial on a charge of aggravated assault.

The accused, diagnosed with Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Type, did not attend the hearing.

Based on the hospital report and the testimony of the attending psychiatrist, the Board found that the accused remains permanently unfit to stand trial due to severe thought disorganization and delusional ideations.

The Board also concluded that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety, as he would likely stop taking his medication and decompensate if released.

The Board ordered the continuation of the existing Detention Order, with additional terms allowing for indirectly supervised community passes and community living to facilitate placement on housing waiting lists.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for an accused previously found not criminally responsible for uttering threats and criminal harassment.

The accused suffers from schizophrenia and a severe cannabis use disorder.

The Board accepted the joint recommendation of the parties, finding that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to public safety due to his risk of decompensation and medication non-compliance if released without external controls.

The Board ordered a continuation of his detention at the hospital, with an expansion of his community privileges to all of Southern Ontario to facilitate family support.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review for an accused found not criminally responsible for two counts of sexual assault.

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia, had been living with his family and maintaining medication compliance.

The attending psychiatrist testified that the accused's risk of sexual recidivism was very low and that he did not pose a significant threat while supported by his family.

Applying the Winko framework, the Board concluded it could not affirmatively find that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to the safety of the public.

The accused was granted an absolute discharge.

The accused was found not criminally responsible for arson and appeared before the Ontario Review Board for an initial disposition hearing.

The Board found that the accused, who suffers from schizoaffective disorder and a substance use disorder, continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to ongoing symptoms, substance use, and inconsistent medication adherence.

Accepting the joint submission of the parties, the Board ordered a Detention Order with privileges up to and including community living in approved accommodation, subject to conditions including absolute abstinence from intoxicants and weapons prohibitions.

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

The accused, diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder and substance use disorders, had successfully transitioned to semi-independent living in the community.

The Board accepted the joint recommendation that the accused remained a significant threat to public safety, as an absolute discharge would likely lead to medication nonadherence, substance relapse, and decompensation.

The Board ordered a conditional discharge with terms including mandatory abstinence, medication compliance, and a condition to return to the hospital for psychiatric assessment upon notice.

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

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia and substance use disorders, had been stable, medication adherent, and abstinent from substances over the past year, and was preparing for discharge to supportive community housing.

The Board accepted the hospital's evidence that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety due to his risk of relapse without oversight.

The Board ordered the continuation of the existing Detention Order Disposition, finding it necessary and appropriate to safely manage his risk while supporting his community reintegration.