S. O’Brien

The Ontario Review Board held an annual hearing to review the disposition of the accused, who was found not criminally responsible for aggravated assault and disguise with intent.

The accused has a history of schizophrenia, cannabis use disorder, and medication non-compliance.

The Board found that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered the continuation of the detention order with the added privilege of indirectly supervised passes into the community, but denied the request for community living due to the risk of relapse and the family's lack of insight into his illness.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review of the Disposition for an accused found not criminally responsible for two counts of second-degree murder.

The hospital recommended continuing the detention order with additional privileges for indirectly supervised community access, which the accused supported but the Crown opposed.

The Board found that while the accused remains a significant threat to public safety, his progress in treatment warranted cautious reintegration.

The Board ordered the continuation of the Disposition with the requested community passes, restricting vocational access in Southern Ontario to a 50 km radius.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual hearing to review the disposition of the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for break and enter, attempted murder, and kidnapping.

The hospital recommended continuing the detention order with additional privileges, including indirect supervision in the community, citing the accused's significant improvement and adherence to treatment for schizophrenia.

The Board concluded that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety but agreed that a continuation of the detention order with the suggested additional privileges was necessary and appropriate.

The accused was found not criminally responsible for break and enter, assault, and forcible confinement.

At the initial disposition hearing, the Ontario Review Board considered whether the accused posed a significant threat to public safety.

The hospital and the Crown recommended a detention order, while the self-represented accused, assisted by amicus, sought a conditional discharge.

The Board accepted expert evidence that the accused lacks insight into his schizophrenia, has a history of medication non-compliance and substance abuse, and requires a thorough assessment.

The Board concluded that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety and imposed a detention order with conditions, including a prohibition on contacting the victim.

The accused, previously found not criminally responsible for violent offences, was subject to an annual review by the Ontario Review Board.

The hospital and the Attorney General recommended continuing the existing Detention Disposition, while the accused sought a Conditional Discharge and the removal of a condition prohibiting cannabis use.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to their fragile mental state, recent decline in functioning, and lack of insight regarding cannabis use.

The Board concluded that a Conditional Discharge was inappropriate as the hospital requires the ability to rapidly readmit the accused if their mental state decompensates.

The Detention Disposition was continued on the same terms.

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

The accused, diagnosed with Delusional Disorder and substance use disorders, had recently been discharged to a supported residence in the community and was progressing well.

However, relying on the attending psychiatrist's evidence, the Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to underdeveloped insight and a high risk of decompensation without Board oversight.

The Board ordered the continuation of the existing Detention Disposition, finding a Conditional Discharge premature.

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

The accused, diagnosed with delusional disorder, recently began receiving antipsychotic medication after exhausting appeals regarding his incapacity for treatment.

The Board accepted psychiatric evidence that the accused lacks insight into his illness and would likely discontinue medication if discharged, leading to decompensation and increased risk of violence.

The Board concluded the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety and ordered the continuation of his detention disposition with a minor amendment to his privileges.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review for an accused found not criminally responsible for robbery and aggravated assault.

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia, had been living in the community since 2022 and recently transitioned to independent living.

The Board found that while the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety, his risk could be managed in the community.

The Board ordered a Conditional Discharge Disposition with conditions including medication adherence, substance abstinence, and a no-contact order.

The Ontario Review Board held a hearing to review restrictions of liberty imposed on the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for assault with a weapon, and to consider the hospital's request to transfer him to a high-security facility.

The accused had assaulted a co-patient and several staff members, resulting in his placement in seclusion and locked rooms.

The Board found that the restrictions of liberty were necessary and appropriate to protect patients and staff.

The Board also ordered the accused's transfer to the Waypoint Centre for Mental Health, concluding that the current medium-security hospital lacked the specialized dual-diagnosis resources and security required to manage his complex mental disorders and significant risk to public safety.

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

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia and substance use disorders, requested a conditional discharge.

The Hospital and the Attorney General requested that the detention order be maintained.

The Board accepted the hospital's evidence that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety due to ongoing cocaine use, which predictably causes precipitous mental decompensation and risk of physical aggression.

The Board concluded that a detention order with privileges to live in approved community accommodation remained the necessary and appropriate disposition.

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

The accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for weapons and assault offences, sought an amendment to his conditions to permit cannabis use.

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

Relying on psychiatric evidence that cannabis use increases the accused's paranoia and risk of aggression, the Board dismissed the request and ordered the continuation of the current detention order without change.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review of the accused's conditional discharge following a finding of not criminally responsible for harassing communications and criminal harassment.

The accused, who has schizoaffective disorder and a history of substance use, had recently relapsed into substance use after a period of stability.

The Board accepted the joint submission of the parties and the uncontradicted hospital evidence that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety.

The conditional discharge was maintained with the same conditions, including substance screening.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review of the disposition for an accused found not criminally responsible for second-degree murder.

The accused, diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder, had made positive progress in hospital but remained susceptible to stress and experienced ongoing auditory hallucinations.

The Board accepted the joint submission of the parties and the uncontradicted hospital evidence that the accused remained a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered that the accused remain subject to a detention order with privileges including indirectly supervised access to the hospital grounds and accompanied access to the community.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual hearing to review the disposition of the accused, who was found not criminally responsible for several offences including carrying a concealed weapon and criminal harassment.

The accused sought an absolute discharge, while the hospital and the Attorney General recommended continuing the detention order with the addition of 7-day passes.

The Board found that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety due to his history of violence, substance abuse, and escalating sexually inappropriate behaviour towards female staff.

The Board ordered the continuation of the detention order with the recommended modifications.

The accused was found not criminally responsible for arson after setting fire to his home while experiencing hallucinations related to Parkinson's Disease.

At the initial disposition hearing, the Hospital and Attorney General recommended a detention order, while the accused sought a conditional discharge.

The Review Board found that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety due to his cognitive decline, history of alcohol use, and lack of insight.

A detention order was imposed to allow the Hospital to assess his medical needs, medication compliance, and appropriate supportive housing.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual hearing for an accused previously found unfit to stand trial on charges of assault causing bodily harm and mischief.

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia and a mild intellectual disability, has a history of aggressive and violent behaviour.

The treating psychiatrist testified that the accused's clinical presentation remains unchanged, with treatment-refractory symptoms and prominent thought disorganization.

The Board concluded that the accused remains unfit to stand trial and continues to pose a significant threat to public safety.

A detention order with the same terms and conditions as the current disposition was ordered.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual review hearing for the accused, who was found not criminally responsible for second-degree murder.

The accused has diagnoses of schizophrenia and substance use disorders.

The evidence indicated that the accused continues to struggle with substance use, which exacerbates his psychotic symptoms and leads to non-compliance with medication.

The Board accepted the treating psychiatrist's opinion that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety.

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

The Ontario Review Board held a hearing to review the restriction of the accused's liberties after his hospital privileges were suspended.

The accused, who has delusional disorder, was administered long-acting antipsychotic medication against his will after his appeals regarding incapacity to consent to treatment were exhausted.

Due to his resulting agitation, aggression, and expressed desire to flee the country, the hospital suspended his level 3 privileges.

The Board found that the restriction of liberties was warranted given the risk of elopement and his aggressive behaviour, noting that privileges were restored once his condition stabilized.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review of the disposition for an accused found not criminally responsible for second-degree murder.

The accused sought to amend his detention order to remove the requirement for supervised accommodation and to permit the use of cannabis.

Relying on uncontroverted expert psychiatric evidence, the Board found that the accused's substance-induced psychosis and borderline personality disorder require strict monitoring.

The Board concluded that the accused remains a significant threat to public safety and ordered the continuation of the detention order with a new condition prohibiting contact with the victim's family.

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

The accused, who has schizoaffective disorder, was previously found unfit to stand trial on a charge of aggravated assault.

Based on the hospital report and testimony from the treating psychiatrist, the Board found that the accused remains unfit to stand trial as he cannot meaningfully participate in proceedings or instruct counsel.

The Board concluded the accused is not permanently unfit but continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to treatment-refractory psychosis and a history of violence when unwell.

The Board ordered the continuation of the existing detention order.