S. Rosales Zelaya

The Ontario Review Board held an annual hearing to review the disposition of the accused, who was previously found unfit to stand trial on charges including uttering threats and assaulting a peace officer.

The accused's treating psychiatrist testified that his understanding of the court process had improved significantly and that he now met the limited cognitive capacity test for fitness.

The Board accepted this evidence, finding that the accused had a reality-based understanding of the criminal court process and could instruct counsel.

The Board concluded the accused was fit to stand trial and ordered him returned to court.

The accused was found not criminally responsible on account of mental disorder for arson and referred to the Ontario Review Board.

The accused has diagnoses of schizophrenia and cannabis use disorder.

The Board accepted the joint recommendation of the parties and issued a Detention Order with community living privileges, finding that the accused poses a significant threat to public safety that requires the structure of a Detention Order to manage her risk of psychotic decompensation.

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

The accused had previously been found unfit to stand trial on charges of assault with a weapon.

Based on the hospital report and the testimony of the assessing doctor, all parties agreed that the accused was now fit to stand trial.

The Board accepted this evidence, found the accused fit to stand trial, and directed that the charges be returned to court.

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

The hospital, Crown, and accused jointly recommended continuing the Detention Order while amending the residential clause to allow the accused to relocate to Windsor, Ontario for new employment.

The Board accepted the joint recommendation, finding the accused remained a significant threat to public safety, and ordered continued detention at the General Forensic Unit at CAMH with the requested travel and residential privileges.

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

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia, had a positive year in hospital with no concerning behaviours.

The Board found that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to public safety due to his history of violence when non-compliant with medication and experiencing psychotic symptoms.

The Board ordered the continuation of the detention order with amended conditions to allow for a supervised transition into supportive housing in the community.

The Ontario Review Board held a mandatory annual review hearing for the accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for assault with a weapon.

The accused suffers from schizophrenia and has a history of violence and substance use.

The Board accepted the joint position of the parties and the evidence of the attending psychiatrist that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered that the accused remain subject to a detention disposition at the hospital, as a conditional discharge would be insufficient to manage her risk.

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

The accused, diagnosed with Bipolar Affective Disorder and Cannabis Use Disorder, has remained stable but continues to decline psychotropic medication and minimizes the risks of his past cannabis use.

The Board accepted the treatment team's evidence that the accused remains vulnerable to rapid decompensation without medication.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to the safety of the public and ordered the continuation of his Detention Order at a General Forensic Unit.

The accused, previously found not criminally responsible for two counts of second-degree murder, underwent an annual review of his Disposition by the Ontario Review Board.

The Board found that he continues to represent a significant threat to the safety of the public due to his history of violence, maladaptive personality traits, and challenging behaviours in the hospital.

Given his complex medical needs and a request to be closer to family, the Board ordered his transfer from CAMH to St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton under a Detention Order with specific conditions.

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

The hospital recommended maintaining the Detention Order but increasing reporting frequency and allowing passes up to 48 hours to prepare for community transition.

All parties agreed with this joint position.

The Board accepted the recommendations, noting the accused's relative stability and the sensibility of the transitional planning.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review of the accused's disposition following a finding of not criminally responsible for aggravated assault.

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia, had a positive year but continued to experience breakthrough psychotic symptoms when stressed.

The Board accepted the joint submission of the parties, finding that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to the safety of the public.

The Board ordered a continuation of the detention order at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health with discretionary privileges, emphasizing the need for supervised housing and hospital approval of accommodations to manage risk in the community.

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

The accused was previously found not criminally responsible for assault and robbery.

The Board found that the accused, who has a diagnosis of schizophrenia and substance use disorders, continues to represent a significant threat to the safety of the public.

The Board ordered the continuation of the detention order with a reduction in reporting requirements to not less than once every two weeks, in accordance with a joint submission.

The Ontario Review Board held an initial disposition hearing for the accused, who was found not criminally responsible for assault with a weapon and assault causing bodily harm.

The index offences involved violent, unprovoked attacks on hospital staff while the accused was experiencing psychosis.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to his limited insight into his schizophrenia, history of non-compliance, and cannabis use disorder.

The Board ordered a detention order with privileges up to and including indirectly supervised community passes, concluding it was the least onerous and least restrictive disposition.

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

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia, did not attend the hearing but was represented by counsel.

The treatment team recommended continuing the existing Detention Order with an increased reporting requirement to once weekly, citing the accused's limited insight, recent withdrawal from programming, and the need for close monitoring during his upcoming transition to community living.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety and ordered the continuation of the Detention Order with the recommended weekly reporting requirement.

The Ontario Review Board held an annual hearing and a Restriction of Liberty hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for various offences, including assault and criminal harassment.

The accused, diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder, had been readmitted to the hospital due to a severe manic episode despite adherence to medication.

The Board found the Restriction of Liberty was justified and ordered that the current Disposition of a Detention Order be maintained, with the modification that reporting be increased to once a week.