Zack Scrivner

DOJ Opposes Mental Health Diversion for Ex-Kern Supervisor Scrivner

January 6, 2026 / By

A spokesperson representing the California Department of Justice (DOJ) said it opposed the court’s decision to grant mental health diversion to former Kern County Supervisor Zack Scrivner, who faces multiple felony charges, including child endangerment and possession of an assault weapon.

California lawmaker calls for federal review in Scrivner criminal case

December 22, 2025 / By

Former Kern County Supervisor Zachary Scrivner appears in court during his mental health diversion hearing in Bakersfield, Calif.,

Judge Grants Zack Scrivner Mental Health Diversion

December 19, 2025 / By

Former Kern County Supervisor Zack Scrivner walks out of Kern County Superior Court on Friday after a judge granted him mental health diversion.

Sheriff Donny Youngblood believes ‘Deal was made’ before Zach Scrivner’s hearing

February 21, 2025 / By

In the interview with KGET, Kern County Sheriff Donny Youngblood shared his disappointment on the charges against former Kern County supervisor Zach Scrivner by the California Department of Justice. 

Felony complaint filed against former Kern County Supervisor Zack Scrivner

February 20, 2025 / By

Last Friday former Kern County Second District Supervisor Zack Scrivner was charged with five felony counts including three counts of willful cruelty to a child (Penal Code 273A(A)) and two counts of possession of an assault rifle (Penal Code 30605), which he pleaded guilty to all five counts. 

Zack Scrivner pleads not guilty to child cruelty and firearm charges

February 14, 2025 / By

Former Kern County Second District Supervisor Zack Scrivner, who is charged with five felony counts including three counts of willful cruelty to a child (Penal Code 273A(A)) and two counts of possession of an assault rifle (Penal Code 30605) has pleaded not guilty to all five charges.