Lindsay Lohan: Doing Awesome at Probation!

Lindsay Lohan, model citizen? Never thought we'd see the day.

The actress is kicking arse and taking names in the probation department these days. She got another glowing report from the judge overseeing her case this morning, and in one more month, could fulfill her requirements at last.

Judge Stephanie Sautner gushed, "You seem to be getting your life back on track!"

Sautner was impressed that for the third time in a row, Lohan completed her required community service and therapy sessions, saying "You're in the home stretch!"

By March 29, she must complete her final 14 days of community service at the L.A. County morgue, and five more therapy sessions. If she stays on track, it's over.

Well, mostly. Lindsay would then be placed on informal probation, meaning all she has to do is obey all laws ... okay, not a guarantee by any stretch of the imagination.

Still, sources close to Lindsay say that while she was no fan of Sautner in the beginning, she now realizes that without her, she never could've turned this around.

It was Sautner who decided she needed structure and rode her hard every month, even throwing her in jail here and there if need be, until she got the message.

It's working. Lindsay realizes the only reason new opportunities have surfaced - hosting SNL, starring in the Liz Taylor movie - are because people trust her again.

Keep it up, girl. We'll sort of miss your monthly arrests, but good work.

[Photo: Pacific Coast News]