BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — A motion for mental health diversion was filed in the state's case against former Kern County Supervisor Zachary Scrivner. As reported on Monday, if the motion is granted, Scrivner may not serve any jail time.

The motion put forth by Scrivner's attorney H.A. Sala is sealed, meaning no information will be provided before the scheduled hearing on October 16.

Looking over the penal code associated with Pre-Trial Mental Health Diversion , if it's granted, it allows someone facing criminal accusations to seek mental health treatment if the court finds that the defendant has a mental health condition, such as bipolar disorder or schizophrenia, and it played a factor in what the defendant is accused of.

However, if the charge the defendant is accused of is someth

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