William J. Glover

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review and a Restriction of Liberty hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for robbery and using an imitation firearm.

The accused had been placed in locked seclusion after brandishing a pencil as a weapon and expressing violent intent towards staff while experiencing active psychosis and refusing medication.

The Board found that the initial and ongoing restrictions of liberty were warranted, necessary, and the least restrictive options available.

Relying on uncontroverted expert psychiatric evidence, the Board concluded that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety and ordered the continuation of his Detention Order.

The Ontario Review Board held a Restriction of Liberties hearing following the accused's readmission to the hospital.

The accused, who was previously living in the community, experienced a deterioration in his mental condition and an escalation in psychotic symptoms linked to crystal methamphetamine use.

The Board found that the readmission constituted a significant increase in the restrictions on his liberty, but concluded that the hospital's actions were warranted and justified to manage his increased risk to public safety.

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

The accused, who has schizophrenia, had been living in a long-term care home and demonstrated improved behaviour and medication adherence, though he continued to experience residual symptoms.

The Board accepted the joint submission that the accused no longer posed a significant threat to public safety, noting his stable living situation, the involvement of a specialized geriatric mental health team, and the availability of the Mental Health Act if future decompensation occurred.

An absolute discharge was granted.

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

The accused was previously found not criminally responsible for assault with a weapon.

The Board found that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to the safety of the public due to his schizophrenia, substance use disorders, and risk of decompensation if unsupervised.

The Board ordered the continuation of the detention disposition with the addition of indirectly supervised passes, as jointly recommended by the parties, to support his reintegration into the community.

The Ontario Review Board held a hearing to review a restriction of liberty imposed on an accused who was previously found unfit to stand trial and detained at a forensic mental health hospital.

The hospital had placed the accused in seclusion and reduced his privileges after he experienced decompensation and psychotic symptoms due to medication changes and the progression of Huntington's disease.

Applying the framework from Campbell (Re), the Board found that the reduction in privileges constituted a significant restriction of liberty.

However, the Board concluded that the restriction was reasonable, warranted, and the least onerous course of action available to manage the accused's risk until he stabilized following further medication adjustments.

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

The accused, diagnosed with bipolar I disorder and substance use disorder, experienced multiple decompensations and hospital readmissions due to medication non-compliance and substance use.

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

The Board ordered the continuation of the Detention Order with modifications, including the removal of out-of-province travel passes and a transfer to St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton to facilitate community reintegration and proximity to family support.

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

The accused, previously found not criminally responsible for attempted murder and assault, is diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder.

The Board heard evidence from his attending psychiatrist that while positive symptoms are controlled, negative symptoms and stressors remain.

The Board concluded the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety.

The conditional discharge was continued with minor variations, including the removal of the weapons prohibition.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review of the accused's disposition following a finding of not criminally responsible for various offences including arson and assault.

The accused, who has schizophrenia and a substance use disorder, had been readmitted to the hospital three times during the reporting period due to relapses into crystal methamphetamine use.

The Board found that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to public safety and ordered the continuation of his Detention Order with the removal of a travel pass provision.

The Board also determined that the hospital readmissions were voluntary and did not constitute reportable restrictions of liberty, and ordered a Gladue report for the next review.

The Ontario Review Board conducted a mandatory review of the accused's Detention Disposition.

The accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for various offences including assault and mischief, has diagnoses of schizophrenia and substance use disorder.

Over the review period, the accused experienced a relapse in symptoms and substance use while placed in a community group home, necessitating a return to the hospital.

Relying on psychiatric evidence that the accused remains a moderate to high risk for violent reoffending without supervision, the Board found that he continues to represent a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered the continuation of the Detention Disposition with modified privileges to support his reintegration.

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

The accused suffers from Huntington's disease and has experienced significant cognitive decline.

Based on the hospital report and the attending physician's evidence, the Board found that the accused remains unfit to stand trial and is likely permanently unfit.

The Board ordered the continuation of his detention at the Southwest Centre for Forensic Mental Health Care, concluding that a detention order remains necessary to manage his risk and support his complex needs.

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

The Board concluded that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to the safety of the public due to his bipolar disorder and substance use history.

While he has made significant progress in a structured hospital environment, his stability in the community has not yet been assessed.

The Board ordered a detention disposition at the Southwest Centre for Forensic Mental Health Care, with increased privileges including community passes and a community living clause, subject to strict conditions including abstention from intoxicants and no contact with the victim.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review of the disposition for an accused found not criminally responsible for arson and related offences.

The accused, who suffers from treatment-refractory schizophrenia, has a history of setting fires driven by fixed delusions.

Based on uncontroverted expert psychiatric evidence, the Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety.

The Board ordered the continuation of the existing Detention Order, amending it to remove indirectly supervised grounds privileges due to the accused's risk of absconding and re-offending.

The Ontario Review Board conducted an annual review and a Restriction of Liberty (ROL) hearing for an accused found not criminally responsible for break and enter and breach of probation.

The accused, diagnosed with schizophrenia and substance use disorder, had his liberty restricted after testing positive for methamphetamines and going AWOL from his community residence.

The Board found the restriction of liberty was warranted and necessary.

Relying on uncontroverted expert psychiatric evidence, the Board concluded the accused remains a significant threat to public safety and ordered the continuation of his Detention Order with amendments requiring 24/7 supervised accommodation.

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

The accused's primary diagnosis of schizophrenia is complicated by catatonia, which the hospital is actively treating.

The Board accepted the hospital's evidence that the accused lacks insight and would likely discontinue treatment and return to substance use if unsupervised.

The Board concluded that the accused continues to represent a significant threat to the safety of the public and ordered the continuation of his Detention Order with privileges.

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

The accused, who has schizophrenia and a substance use disorder, recently experienced a relapse in substance use resulting in a temporary restriction of his liberty.

The Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to ongoing psychotic symptoms, lack of insight, and vulnerability to substance relapse.

The Board ordered the continuation of his detention order at the hospital, while granting limited 36-hour passes to visit his approved person in the community.

The accused, previously found not criminally responsible for robbery and using an imitation firearm, was subject to an annual review of his detention disposition.

Following a period of medication non-compliance, the accused decompensated and made death threats against a member of the Review Board, leading to his readmission to the hospital.

The Review Board found that the accused continues to pose a significant threat to public safety due to his lack of insight, risk of substance use, and attitudes supporting violence.

The Board ordered the continuation of his detention order with a new condition prohibiting contact with any member of the Review Board.

The Ontario Review Board held a hearing to review the restriction of the accused's liberty after he was returned to the hospital and placed in seclusion.

The accused, who had been living in approved community accommodations, experienced a severe psychotic decompensation, threatened to kill a Board member, and was violent during his apprehension.

The Board found that the significant increase in the restriction of his liberty was justified, necessary, and the least onerous means available to ensure public safety and address his mental health needs.

The accused, previously found not criminally responsible for breaking and entering, was living in the community under a detention order.

Following a decline in his mental condition, including paranoid ideation, aggression, and admitted alcohol consumption, he was admitted to the hospital, restricting his liberties.

The Ontario Review Board held a hearing and found that the initial admission and continuing hospitalization were warranted and appropriate to stabilize his condition and manage the risk to public safety.

The Board also approved the addition of a residential treatment clause to the Disposition.

The accused, who was previously found not criminally responsible for various offences, was subject to a disposition allowing community living privileges.

The Hospital restricted his off-unit privileges after he was found in possession of and consumed methamphetamine, which led to a deterioration in his mental state.

The Ontario Review Board held a hearing to review the restriction.

The Board found that while the restriction constituted a significant increase in the accused's liberty restrictions, the Hospital's actions were warranted and represented the least onerous and least restrictive measure to manage his risk to public safety while his mental condition was stabilized.

The accused, previously found unfit to stand trial on account of mental disorder, appeared before the Ontario Review Board for an annual hearing.

Based on the uncontradicted psychiatric evidence, the Board found that the accused's condition had improved, he understood the trial process and the roles of key participants, and he could meaningfully instruct counsel.

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