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Board hears petition to end probation for Dr. Steven R. Mason; record closed and decision deferred
Summary
At an Aug. 21 petition hearing the board heard from petitioner Dr. Steven Richard Mason, who sought early termination of probation imposed after past DUI convictions. Counsel and the attorney general entered exhibits; the board questioned Mason; the matter was submitted for later decision.
Newport Beach, Aug. 21, 2025
The California Board of Behavioral Sciences heard oral argument Aug. 21 on a petition from Dr. Steven Richard Mason seeking early termination of probation imposed in a prior disciplinary matter. The hearing was conducted by Administrative Law Judge Abraham Levy; Deputy Attorney General Blair MacGregor presented the state's exhibits; Mason was represented by attorney Scott Harris.
Mr. McGregor identified six exhibits admitted into the record, including Mason's license certificate, the stipulated settlement and disciplinary order, a probation analyst report and the petition packet; counsel for the petitioner offered no objection. Mason testified under oath and described his rehabilitation, employment and continuing treatment. "I've been entirely sober since 2017," Mason said. He told the board he completed a doctoral program after being placed on probation and received a psychologist license in 2023. He said he has…
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