TMZ is reporting that Lost star Michelle Rodriguez has been released from Lynwood jail after only serving 17 out of the 180 days she was sentenced. She was originally sentenced to 180 days in jail stemming from her DUI arrest.

It’s unclear why she was released early.

Michelle Rodriguez reported to jail Sunday in Lynwood, Calif. to begin serving her six-month sentence for violating probation in a DUI case.

According to the L.A. County Sheriff’s Web site, the former Lost star was booked at 4:33 p.m. in the same facility where Paris Hilton, Nicole Richie, and Lindsay Lohan did their time.

Although Superior Court Judge Daviann L. Mitchell forbid an early release for Rodriguez, the sheriff may have no choice but to override that order due to jail overcrowding, legal experts say.

Rodriguez may also get out early for good behavior, which is granted by state law.

The actress was sentenced on Oct. 10 after she “admitted violating her probation by failing to provide proof of completion of her community service and for consuming alcohol three times while wearing an alcohol-monitoring device,” the L.A. City Attorney’s office said.

Rodriguez, 29, had been serving an extended probation term for several driving infractions.

In May 2006, she served only four hours and 20 minutes of a two-month sentence at the Lynwood Jail for violating probation from a DUI arrest in Hawaii in December 2005.

She served just over two days in a Honolulu jail for that case.

In June 2004, Rodriguez had been placed on three years probation after pleading no contest to DUI and driving with a suspended license from two separate incidents in the Hollywood area in 2003.

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Michelle Rodriguez has submitted herself for a drugs test – so she can prove to the media she’s not a cocaine user.

The actress was furious after Perez Hilton accused her of snorting cocaine during frequent bathroom trips at a Hollywood party they both attended last weekend.

And to prove she was clean, Rodriguez immediately requested a drugs test.

Tmz.com reports the actress was tested for methamphetamine, cocaine, marijuana, opiates, alcohol and other things on Monday. None were detected.

A pal tells the website, “She is not a drug addict and she doesn’t even drink anymore”.

Since the test, Rodriguez has jetted off to New Zealand to film James Cameron’s Avatar. She is due back in Los Angeles in December, when she will serve 180 days in jail for violating her probation.

She’ll serve her time at Lynwood Jail, where Paris Hilton spent 23 days earlier this year.

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Michelle Rodriguez admits to US Magazine that she is nervous about spending time in jail. She has been sentenced to 180 days in jail for violating her probabtion and falsifying community service documents. So what is she doing to prepare?

“A lot of spa time, a lot of reading, a lot of hiding,” she told usmagazine.com at the grand opening of Diablo’s Cantina at the Monte Carlo Resort & Casino in Las Vegas October 13. “I go out with my friends and my pals.”

So is she nervous? “I’m a woman, honey!”

Still, Rodriguez admitted, “I take life as it comes, and that’s it.”

She is suppose to report to jail before December 24th! Merry Christmas!

Michelle Rodriguez remains “as positive as ever” despite her six-month prison sentence for violating probation in a DUI case, according to a posting from the webmaster on her official MySpace page.

“Yes, it’s true. 180 days in county jail. That is her sentence,” the message reads. “But all is well. She is and will be just fine. Just hours after this ruling, she’s as positive as ever.”

A brief note was also posted on her official Web site, Michelle-Rodriguez.com. That message reads simply: “Yes, it’s true. But Michelle is Michelle, so no worries. Check back.”

The former Lost star must report to a Los Angeles County jail by Dec. 24 as well as complete 30 days of road clean-up duty. In the meantime, though, she’s got a major job pending.

“Michelle will still be leaving for New Zealand to film James Cameron’s Avatar and will then report back to turn herself in to serve her sentence on Christmas Eve,” says the MySpace posting. “Michelle is a survivor and is always growing from her experiences, and this will be no different.”

Rodriguez stars alongside Sigourney Weaver in the $190 million sci-fi epic from the Titanic director. The film is due for a May 2009 release.

The MySpace posting urges fans to support Rodriguez but not worry about her. “Keep her in your thoughts and prayers and send your love and positivity her way and again, know that she currently is and always will be alright,” it reads. “Nothing will bring her down, especially not something like this.”

Too bad she didn’t have Paris’ lawyer!

Michelle Rodriguez was sentenced Wednesday to six months in jail for violating probation in a DUI case.

“(She) admitted violating her probation by failing to provide proof of completion of her community service and for consuming alcohol three times while wearing an alcohol-monitoring device,” said the L.A. City Attorney’s office in a statement.

The Lost star must report to a Los Angeles County jail by Dec. 24.

Superior Court Judge Daviann L. Mitchell also ruled that the actress is not to be granted an early release, despite L.A.’s jail overcrowding. She was also ordered to complete 30 days of road clean-up duty.

The City Attorney’s office had alleged that Rodriguez turned in a false document showing that she completed one day of service on Sept. 25, court filings show. The actress later stated that she was in New York on that date.

Her attorney, Shawn Chapman Holley, did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

Last month, her previous attorney, Richard Beada, said: “We believe this is all due to a clerical error. My client did complete the full 30 days.”

Rodriguez, 29, had been serving an extended probation term for numerous driving infractions.

In May 2006, she served only four hours and 20 minutes of a two-month sentence at the Lynwood, Calif., jail for violating probation, stemming from a DUI arrest in Hawaii in December 2005.

She served, however, just over two days in a Honolulu jail in that case.

In June 2004, Rodriguez had been placed on three years’ probation after pleading no contest to DUI and driving with a suspended license from two separate incidents in the Hollywood area in 2003.

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Michelle Rodriguez has failed to fulfill the terms of her probation and may face jail time, the Los Angeles City Attorney’s office announced Friday.

“She hasn’t shown proof of completion of her 30 days of community service,” said City Attorney spokesman Frank Mateljan. “She could face jail time, but it’s up to the judge.”
The City Attorney’s office alleges that Rodriguez turned in a false document showing that she completed one day of service on Sept. 25, court filings show. However, the actress later stated that she was in New York on that date.