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Ex-Supervisor Seeks Mental Health Diversion Amid Charges

10/10/2025

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Zack Scrivner, former Kern County Supervisor, filed a motion for a mental health diversion program that could replace prison time if granted.
He faces three child cruelty charges and two firearm possession charges from April 2024 incident, with a not guilty plea.
The state Department of Justice prosecutes the case due to a conflict with Scrivner's aunt, the local district attorney.
The next hearing is scheduled for October 16.

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Story summary

Zack Scrivner, former Kern County Supervisor, filed a motion for a mental health diversion program that could replace prison time if granted.
He faces three child cruelty charges and two firearm possession charges from April 2024 incident, with a not guilty plea.
The state Department of Justice prosecutes the case due to a conflict with Scrivner's aunt, the local district attorney.
The next hearing is scheduled for October 16.