Former Kern County Supervisor Zack Scrivner remains on track to have his criminal charges dismissed after a judge determined today that he is complying with the requirements of his mental health diversion program.
Just before Scrivner’s court appearance, a small group gathered in protest, saying they want justice and urging Kern County to prosecute him. Community organizer Julie Solis ended the rally with a call for equal treatment under the law.
“Justice should be blind to power in Kern County. It should be blind to political connections in Kern County. It should be blind to the wealth and status you hold in Kern County. Because if justice isn’t equal, then justice isn’t justice,” Solis said.
Solis said protesters believe Scrivner has been aided because his aunt is District Attorney Cynthia Zimmer. Solis also called for a recall effort.
“We’re going to recall Cynthia Zimmer, the district attorney. Please send an email to justicewithoutfavor@gmail.com,” Solis said.
The protest took place at the Liberty Bell, about two blocks from where Scrivner appeared before a judge at the Metropolitan Division Justice Building.
Lori Ann Wiley, who organized the event, said Scrivner should face multiple accusations stemming from April 2024, when deputies responded to his Tehachapi home. Asked why the rally was held today, Wiley said, “Why? Because the county of Kern needs to wake up to the injustices, the selective enforcement, the selective prosecution that goes on in this town.”
Scrivner’s attorney, H.A. Sala, declined an interview request after the court hearing.
Scrivner is due back in court on Oct. 22 for another compliance hearing.
A timeline of the case shows that on April 23, 2024, deputies responded to an emergency call at a home in Tehachapi. Sheriff Donny Youngblood said Scrivner was reportedly armed and experiencing a psychotic episode. Scrivner was found with stab wounds following an altercation involving his children. Deputies later searched Scrivner’s home and seized firearms, suspected psychedelic mushrooms and other evidence.
In February 2025, the California attorney general charged Scrivner with three felony counts of child abuse and two felony counts of assault-weapon possession.
In October of last year, Sala filed for mental health diversion. On Dec. 19, a judge granted the request, allowing Scrivner to undergo mental health treatment instead of continuing through traditional criminal prosecution, as long as he complies with the program. Today, a judge determined Scrivner remains in compliance.