Lindsay Lohan is no longer under formal probation. A Los Angeles judge has freed the actress from the court appearances and official supervision that have ruled her life since a 2007 drunk driving arrest.

Lohan, who has made multiple trips to jail and rehab in the past four years, got good marks from Los Angeles Superior Court judge Stephanie Sautner for completing months of community service at a morgue and court-ordered psychotherapy sessions.

SOUNDBITE: Los Angeles Superior Court judge Stephanie Sautner saying (English):

"I'm not going to give a lecture because you know what you need to do. You need to live your life in a more mature way, stop the night-clubbing, and focus on your work."

Lohan will remain on informal probation for a 2011 jewelry theft, but will not have to report to court and will no longer be forced to live in Los Angeles, as long as she stays out of trouble for the next 2 1/2 years.

After the hearing, Lohan thanked the judge.

SOUNDBITE: Lindsay Lohan saying (English):

"It's really opened a lot of doors for me. I really appreciate it."

Lohan's once promising movie career was derailed by years of hard partying and personal turmoil. But she is now on the comeback trail, with an upcoming guest part in "Glee" and a TV movie role as screen legend Elizabeth Taylor.

Bob Mezan, Reuters.