How much does Judge Judy's bailiff make per episode?

To earn his salary, Bailiff Byrd is present for filming over the course of 52 days each year. This level of filming is able to produce about 260 episodes each season, which air on over 200 stations in the United States. Although the salary numbers seem high, Bailiff Byrd earns about $4,000 per episode.
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Is Judge Judy's bailiff a real cop?

In 1990, Byrd relocated to San Mateo, Calif., to serve as a Special Deputy U.S. Marshall. Three years later, he accepted an offer to work as a student counselor at Monta Vista High School in Santa Clara, Calif.
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How much does Burt get paid on Judge Judy?

Although the salary numbers seem high, Bailiff Byrd earns about $4,000 per episode. In comparison, Judith Sheindlin earns about $180,000 per episode.
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Who is the lady always in the audience on Judge Judy?

Amy Schumer is finallygetting her moment to shine — in a TV courtroom. The actress had Twitter buzzing Thursday when she popped up in the audience for Judge Judy, one of her favorite TV shows.
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Does Judge Judy pay the claims?

A claim can be made for up to $5,000, and the award for each judgment on Judge Judy is paid by the producers. On top of this, both the plaintiff and the defendant receive an appearance fee that has reportedly ranged between $100-$500.
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How much does Judge Judy's bailiff make?



What happened to Burt on Judge Judy?

Fans learned that Byrd had been replaced when IMDB recently released a trailer for Judy Justice. Her new bailiff is Kevin Rasco, who Byrd says provided personal security for Sheindlin while on Judge Judy.
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Who pays the settlements on Judge Judy?

The award limit on Judge Judy, as on most "syndi-court" shows (and most small claims courts in the U.S.), was $5,000. The award for each judgment was paid by the producers of the show from a fund reserved for the purpose.
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Why is Byrd not on Judge Judy's new show?

Byrd's name wasn't included when the show was announced, and he was shocked. He claimed he was left out because he was tending to his wife, who had completed her third round of chemotherapy at the time. “She informed me I was not being asked to come along on the project,” Byrd told EW.
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Why do litigants have to leave their papers on Judge Judy?

The participants' travel expenses are paid by the show, as are the monetary settlements. The papers that can't be removed could be anything: their contracts for the show, the settlement agreements, NDAs, etc. The fact that they can't take the paperwork is outlined in the contracts they sign to be on the show.
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Who is Judge Judy's best friend?

Social Links for Judge Judy Sheindlin

My great friend Cindy Adams and I met decades ago through our dogs.
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Does Judge Judy own a yacht?

When she isn't filming and laying down the law, Judge Judy can be seen chilling on her yacht in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. The massive vessel was purchased for $16 million, has a glass-bottom spa pool, a gym, and even lodging for up to ten guests if she wanted to throw a party and everyone got a bit tipsy.
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How many mansions does Judge Judy own?

Judy owns at least six different homes across the United States.
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Is Judge Judy real or staged?

Is Judge Judy Scripted? Because Judge Judy is a reality TV show, you may wonder if it's scripted. Many reality TV shows claim to show authentic scenes of real life, but in fact, they're actually scripted. That isn't the case on the show, Judge Judy.
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Are Judge Judy's rulings legally binding?

Judge Judy's decisions, however, are still binding because both the plaintiff and the defendant sign a contract beforehand that prevents them from renegotiating the ruling afterward. Being an arbitrator allows Judge Judy to operate without as many regulations of a legal courtroom.
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Is Judge Judy's net worth?

After a long career like hers, it's no surprise that Judge Judy has achieved monetary success. Still, in 2022 her estimated $460 million net worth is pretty impressive. According to Forbes, she only worked 52 days per year while on Judge Judy and earned $47 million per year.
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Where is Judge Judy's main residence?

Greenwich, Connecticut – 2007

This home, known as 'Judge Judy House', is said to be her true primary residence.
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Does Judge Judy have a private plane?

Judge Judy owns her very own private Jet! But the Jet couldn't withstand the winds El Nino brought to Naples and the Jet suffered some serious damage.
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Is Sarah Rose Judge Judy's granddaughter?

Next month, Judy Sheindlin's granddaughter, Sarah Rose, will earn her law degree from the school. Rose also appears on “Judy Justice,” serving as law clerk.
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How are Judge Judy settlements paid?

On Judge Judy, both sides are offered appearance fees, a daily wage and travel expenses for the duration of the taping. Once a decision is made, producers pay it to the victorious party.
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Are any of the TV judges real judges?

The judges who host courtroom reality TV shows have usually been real judges. Judge Judy (Judy Sheindlin) was a Manhattan family court judge. Judge Joe Brown presided in Shelby County, Tennessee, Criminal Court. Judge Marilyn Milian ("The People's Court") was a Florida circuit court judge.
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Has Judge Judy been overruled?

In B.M. v. D.L., the Family Court of Kings County, New York, overturned part of a Judge Judy decision. The parties had appeared in front of Judge Judy over a dispute involving personal property.
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What is Petri Hawkins Byrd doing now?

Judge Judy and her longtime bailiff Petri Hawkins Byrd are reuniting after all, following a very public split. Byrd will once again serve as bailiff on the new courtroom show Tribunal, which has landed a series order at Amazon Freevee, our sister site Deadline reports.
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