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.
Former Kern County Supervisor Zachary Scrivner appears in court during his mental health diversion hearing in Bakersfield, Calif.,
Former Kern County Supervisor Zack Scrivner walks out of Kern County Superior Court on Friday after a judge granted him mental health diversion.
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.
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.
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.