Dr. Bains Applauds California Attorney General’s Office for challenging the mental health diversion in the Scrivner Case

(Bakersfield, CA) February 18, 2026 – Assemblymember Dr. Jasmeet Bains (D-Delano) released the following statement in response to California’s Attorney General’s Office challenging the judge’s ruling to grant former Kern County supervisor, Zack Scrivner, mental health diversion:

“What took so long? The DOJ had enough evidence to describe the sexual assault of a child by Zack Scrivner in court documents, but then they didn’t charge him with a sex crime. This injustice must be reversed, and I’m glad the DOJ finally agrees.”

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Dr. Jasmeet Bains represents the 35^th Assembly District in Kern County, including the cities of Bakersfield, Delano, Wasco, Arvin, Shafter, and McFarland.