Following the ruling that allowed Scrivner to enter the diversion program, a public petition was launched seeking to appeal the decision. Legal experts, however, say the ability to appeal a mental health diversion ruling does not rest with public petitions or lawmakers. Torres-Stallings explained that prosecutors have multiple opportunities to oppose a mental health diversion request when it is first filed. “When the defense files a mental health diversion motion, the prosecution has opportunities to oppose it by filing their own papers, retaining experts, and presenting oral argument,” she said. “Hypothetically, the next appropriate time to appeal would be at the conclusion of the diversion process,” she said, noting that mental health diversion cases can span a lengthy period.