Respect for the integrity, autonomy, and privacy of every citizen is important in our Quebec society. Unfortunately, mental disorders can lead a court to rule that a person is incapable to take care of himself or his property and needs protection, sometimes against his will. A court may also impose certain conditions on a person who poses a risk to society.
Contact me to learn more about health law, whether you are the subject of a request for legal protection or the relative of someone you wish to protect.
If you have been found not criminally responsible on account of mental disorder after committing a criminal offence, the Review Board for mental disorder (RBMD) must assess whether you pose a significant risk to public safety. The RBMD has the power to impose fairly restrictive conditions on your freedom. It can order your detention in a hospital or impose a housing resource on you, in addition to conditions related to medication.
Contact me to assert your rights and protect your freedom before the RBMD in the context of:
