By Clayton Bloom. Posted: Sunday, May 13 2007 .
Mel Gibson has from the judge overseeing the alcohol rehabilitation program he was ordered to undertake after being arrested for drunken-driving last year.
The judge said he believed Mel's AA program had been effective.
"I know his extensive participation in a self-help program - and I should note he has done extensive work, beyond which was required."
Mel has to appear in court in August for a final progress report.