Haley Joel Osment‘s reportedly avoiding jail time after his public intoxication arrest … because a judge has ordered him into a program to treat substance abuse instead.
The actor was arraigned Monday, and he was granted a one-year diversion program, according to People.
Osment must attend three AA meetings per week for the next six months, the outlet says … and, he’s got to meet with his therapist twice a week, too.
The Mono County district attorney was reportedly opposed to the diversion program, citing HJO’s previous DUI arrest as a main reason why. Remember, Haley was arrested in 2006 after hitting a brick pillar with his car while drunk.
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Haley’s next scheduled court appearance is January 5, 2026 … at which time a judge will decide if he’s lived up to the terms of the program.
We broke the story … Haley Joel was arrested for public intoxication and possession of a controlled substance in Mammoth Lakes.
4/8/25Body cam footage later released captured officers finding what they later claimed to be cocaine, and Osment calling an officer a Jewish slur … a term he says he used “in the throes of a blackout.” He apologized for his behavior and promised to atone for his mistakes.
We’ve reached out to Haley about the diversion program … so far, no word back.
