Pelicans center Jaxson Hayes has been sentenced following his July 2021 felony arrest in the Los Angeles area, per an Associated Press report.
Hayes was sentenced to three years of probation, 450 community service hours, and a year’s worth of weekly domestic violence classes, which he will take online. He will also make a restitution payment, the amount of which has yet to be set.
The incident in question saw police called in response to a domestic disturbance issue — Hayes allegedly resisted arrest upon authorities’ arrival on the scene and was tased twice during the interaction. Initially charged with a felony, Hayes pleaded no contest to misdemeanor charges of resisting an officer and false imprisonment in February.
The New Orleans big man went to the hospital following the altercation for treatment, while an officer thrown against the wall by Hayes received treatment for an elbow injury.
Though Hayes was arrested in L.A., Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office spokesman Rob Wilcox said that he would be permitted to fulfill his community service obligations in New Orleans.
Hayes is eligible for a rookie scale extension this offseason. If he doesn’t receive a new deal, he’ll become a restricted free agent in 2023.
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