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Britney Spears has left rehab after a three week stay.
The 44-year-old performer - who was officially charged this week with a DUI after her March 4 arrest - exited the facility on Wednesday evening, the Daily Mail can confirm.
'Britney is doing very well, she feels great and is optimistic about her future,' a source told the Daily Mail. 'She will continue to work on herself with counseling to be the best person she can be and really thrive in life.'
The source added she is spending most of her time with her sons Jayden James, 19, and Sean Preston, 20, whose father is her ex-husband Kevin Federline.
The pop star checked into a Southern California clinic in early April.
That came five weeks after she was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol (DUI) in Ventura, California.
PageSix was first to report she had left rehab.
Britney Spears has left rehab after a three week stay. The 44-year-old performer exited the facility on Wednesday evening, the Daily Mail can confirm. Seen in 2019
Also this week, the former Las Vegas performer was charged with DUI and she will be arraigned on Monday at the Ventura County Superior Court (pictured)
The Daily Mail has reached out to Spears' representative for comment.
In late March the Daily Mail reported that Spears was sober and attending AA meetings near her Thousand Oaks, California mansion.
'Britney has been very open and honest in her AA meetings, she has said she loves pouring her heart out as she knows that is the best way to heal and feel better,' a source told the Daily Mail.
'The only thing she has indulged in is fancy coffee drinks. She is being super careful because she wants to be there for her kids.'
She has been spending time with her sons, who have lived in Hawaii in the past.
'She is very happy that they are close again, it is healing her heart, she loves her sons,' the source added.
Alcoholics Anonymous is a global, peer-led mutual aid fellowship dedicated to abstinence-based recovery from alcoholism through its spiritually inclined Twelve Steps.
At home with one of her sons before rehab
A spokesperson for Spears told the Daily Mail in early March that the singer was keen to seek help and get her life back on track.
The statement explained: 'This was an unfortunate incident that is completely inexcusable. Britney is going to take the right steps and comply with the law, and hopefully this can be the first step in a long-overdue change that needs to occur in Britney's life.
'Hopefully, she can get the help and support she needs during this difficult time. 'Her loved ones are going to come up with an overdue, needed plan to set her up for success for well-being.'
Also this week, the former Las Vegas performer was charged with DUI and she will be arraigned on Monday at the Ventura County Superior Court.
The star seen with both of her sons in late March. 'Britney is doing very well, she feels great and is optimistic about her future,' a source told the Daily Mail
An arraignment is the first formal court appearance in a criminal case where the defendant is advised of the charges against them, informed of their rights, and enters a plea, whether it is guilty, not guilty, or no contest.
It is not yet known whether the Toxic star is planning to appear at her arraignment hearing in person on Monday.
Seen before the DUI arrest
In a statement given to the Daily Mail, the Ventura County District Attorney's Office said: 'Whether or not Ms. Spears will appear at the hearing will be a decision made between her and her attorney.
'Since it is a misdemeanor charge, she is not required to attend, and her attorney can make the appearance for her.'
The District Attorney's Office confirmed Britney will face the same 'protocols' as everyone else.
The statement explained: 'This DUI case will be handled according to our standard protocols. For defendants without a prior DUI history, a low blood alcohol level, and where there is no crash or injury, prosecutors typically offer what is known as a "wet reckless."
'This law allows a defendant to plead guilty to reckless driving involving alcohol and/or drugs.'
The District Attorney's Office also explained that this type of scenario is 'common, particularly when a defendant demonstrates self-motivation to address underlying issues through rehabilitation or a drug and alcohol treatment program.
'Under that offer, a defendant is placed on probation for 12 months, receives credit for any time spent in custody, is required to complete a DUI class, and must pay state-mandated fines and fees. This offer will be extended to Ms. Spears on Monday.'
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