Court Upholds Mental Health Diversion for Scrivner | Bakersfield News

The appeals court just shut down the state’s attempt to overturn a mental health diversion ruling for former Kern County supervisor Zack Scrivner — meaning he stays on track with his rehab program and could walk away with a clean record if he completes it. Charged with child endangerment and gun possession after allegedly using drugs and touching a child, Scrivner’s legal team argued his alcohol and mental health struggles made him eligible for diversion — not prosecution. The court agreed, rejecting the state’s claim that mental health wasn’t the core issue. Scrivner’s next check-in is September 10th, and his lawyers say this is likely the final chapter — with dismissal on the horizon. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/636c81ed099c115f