Washington, January 3: A U. S. court has dismissed American actress Heather Locklear's DUI case after she pleaded no contest.

A source close to the case has revealed that the Santa Barbara court, California, sentenced Locklear to three years'' informal probation, and fined 700 dollars as part of the plea deal with prosecutors.

The 47-year-old actress, who was not present in court, was also directed to complete a 12-hour DMV road and safety class.

Her attorney Blair Berk refused to comment on the case, reports People magazine.

Locklear was formally charged with DUI in November, following a September arrest in which a 911 caller described her as "driving erratically". (ANI)