Former Kern County Supervisor Zack Scrivner has been granted mental health diversion, a decision that has sparked intense reactions, primarily from those opposing it.

Scrivner was initially charged with three felony counts of alleged child abuse and two felony counts of alleged possession of assault weapons. On Friday, he was granted mental health diversion, which could allow him to avoid prison time if he successfully completes treatment.

Lauren Skidmore, CEO of the Open Door Network, expressed hope for change following the decision.

“I think the public is very upset about this situation and about what has happened,” Skidmore said. “We’ve had a lot of folks reach out about how they can support the Open Door Network and support victims. That’s really what we want. We want people to realize that they have a voice and that voices for victims matter.”

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California Assemblymember Jasmeet Bains has requested federal intervention in the case, stating, “The California Department of Justice has failed, so the U.S. Department of Justice must step in. This is not justice, and this is not over.”

California Attorney General Rob Bonta also opposed the decision, saying, “This is a serious case given the nature of the conduct. We formally opposed the court taking this course, we disagree with the ruling, and we are reviewing our options.”

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California State Sen. Shannon Grove labeled the decision as “outrageous,” writing on Facebook that it is “clear proof that California’s mental health diversion program desperately needs reform.”

Kern County Sheriff Donny Youngblood declined to comment on the matter.

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Christina Scrivner, the mother of the four Scrivner children, described the decision as “shocking” and “a heartbreaking miscarriage of justice for my family.”

Scrivner’s attorney, H.A. Sala, defended the ruling, stating that the judge made the right decision based on the facts and circumstances of the case.