State DOJ ‘reviewing our options’ in Scrivner case | News

The state Attorney General’s Office said it’s reviewing its options following the granting of a mental health diversion in the case of former Kern County Supervisor Zack Scrivner.

Scrivner, accused of sexually assaulting one of his children, was granted a mental health diversion program Friday after a judge found the state provided little evidence as to why one should be denied.

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