Former Kern County Supervisor Zachary Scrivner appears in court during his mental health diversion hearing in Bakersfield, Calif., Friday, Dec. 19, 2025.
Assemblymember Dr. Jasmeet Bains is asking federal authorities to intervene in the criminal case against former Kern County Supervisor Zachary Scrivner after a judge granted him mental health diversion despite multiple felony charges.
Bains, a Democrat representing the 35th Assembly District, said she sent letters this week to Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon and U.S. Attorney Eric Grant requested a federal review of the case…