Paris Hilton: Free At Last!

Paris Hilton has officially left jail and, about an hour after being released, the heiress arrived at her parents' Beverly Hills home (which offers much finer amenities than her county digs).

The 26-year-old 'Simple Life' star was spotted walking out of the all-women's jail in Lynwood to a throng of cameras and reporters just after midnight local time.

Smiling ear-to-ear as she parted ways from her home of 3+ weeks, Paris hugged her parents, Kathy and Rick, who picked her up in a black SUV.

"She fulfilled her debt. She was obviously in good spirits. She thanked people as she left," said sheriff's spokesman Steve Whitmore.

Paris, who was wearing a gold blouse with white trim over a white shirt and black slacks, will complete her probation in March 2009 as long as she keeps her driver's license current and doesn't break any laws. She can reduce that time by 12 months if she does community service that could include a public-service announcement, the city attorney's office has said.

We'll be sure to bring you more on this story as Paris gets settled in and makes her next move.

Enjoy the photos of Paris beaming after being released from jail on Tuesday morning (June 26)!