Judge Revokes 12 Days But Returns Jared Alexander Major to Probation After Stipulated Violation

On June 3, 2025, in Clayton County State Courtroom 304, Judge Tammy Long Hayward accepted a negotiated recommendation in a petition to revoke probation for Jared Alexander Major, revoking 12 days with credit for time already served and returning him to probation under the same conditions.

The judge said the agreement was the result of negotiations between the defense and the state. Defense attorney Jay Abt told the court, “We stipulate to the violation, and we're asking you accept the negotiated recommendation of 12 days with credit for the 12 days he's already served and return him to probation.”

Probation officer Miss Chang told the court the department’s recommendation was: “12 days be revoked, credit for time served since May 22, and return to probation under the same conditions.” Judge Hayward said she generally takes addiction issues into account and urged Major to use available employee assistance and counseling resources.

Judge Hayward accepted the recommendation, ordered credit for 12 days, and instructed that Major be released to return to probation and complete all special conditions previously imposed at sentencing and during the first revocation.

The court set a probation check-in appointment and noted the defendant should contact probation and follow any directed counseling or monitoring. Judge Hayward also instructed Major to use employer-provided employee assistance programs if available and to engage in counseling as appropriate.

The order was to be prepared and filed with the clerk; the judge indicated she would sign the written order and the probation office would handle scheduling and follow up.