Mischa Barton released from jail

Mischa Barton was released from jail at 10.10am, more than seven hours after she was arrested.

She was picked up from West Hollywood police station by her mum in a black Mercedes and walked out with her arms crossed and covering her face with a scarf.

Mischa tried to lay down in the back of the car and was given a police escort so nobody could follow her.

Barton was arrested for driving under the influence and possession of illegal drugs.

The former "O.C." beauty, 21, was pulled over driving her white Range Rover at 2.46am (THURS, DEC 27) in West Hollywood.

London-born Mischa, who is also accused of driving without a valid license, was reportedly handcuffed at the scene.