What Happened To Judge Judy's Bailiff ByrdJudge Judy, the CBS courtroom reality show, ran for 25 years, ending in. However, she isn’t retiring just yet, as she has launched new show Judy Justice. TV Line reports that as Judge Judy takes her talents to IMDb TV with a new courtroom show, Judy Justice, Byrd is nowhere to be found. Petri Hawkins-Byrd had served as Sheindlin’s court-room sidekick since Judge Judy. His role was a minor one on 'Judge Judy', nonetheless, Petri Hawkins Byrd was able to make quite the impact as the bailiff on the show, appearing in 25 seasons, which spanned from 1996, all the way to this day and age. One day, he saw a notice in a gossip column about Sheindlin landing her own courtroom TV show and decided to send her a message of congratulations. Several Judge Judy crew members were seen there to congratulate the newlywed couple. But she's also switching bailiffs, replacing Petri Hawkins Byrd, who served as. Judge Judy, the CBS courtroom reality show, ran for 25 years, ending in 2021. The 63-year-old bailiff kept order in the court on Judge Judy for all 25 seasons of the daytime series, but he will not be part of Judy's upcoming show. Petri himself had previously publicly expressed an interest to participate in Judy Justice. [5] Judge Judy remained the number 1 Nielsen -rated court show for its entire series run. Petri Hawkins Byrd, best known as a bailiff on “Judge Judy,” is going to be on a new show. Byrd explained that he “didn’t have time to think about or ask about ‘Judy Justice,’” because after filming wrapped up he had to focus on his wife, who’s also a veteran show producer, Makita. " Her trusted bailiff, Petri Hawkins Byrd, has stood by her side during approximately 12,500 cases, and remembers an instance when he thought she got it wrong. His role was a minor one on 'Judge Judy', nonetheless, Petri Hawkins. Petri Hawkins Byrd, best known as a bailiff on “Judge Judy,” is going to be on a new show. Yes, Judy's reliable bailiff Petri Hawkins Byrd, who stood by her side for 25 years on the syndicated show Judge Judy, will not be joining her on Judy Justice. Petri-Hawkins Byrd, former bailiff on the famous court show “Judge Judy,” may have new offers to review after revealing he was not asked to be a part of Judge Judy Sheindlin’s new show “Judy Justice. CNN — Petri Hawkins Byrd has responded to inquiries as to why he’s not in the trailer for “Judy Justice. Sheindlin has been a staple on CBS for decades. Byrd served as the television courtroom judge's beloved bailiff and right hand man for more than 25 years on "Judge Judy," so it made it all the more shocking when he learned that she. Judge Judy first aired in 1996 and ran for 25 years before Judy Sheindlin decided to hang up her robe. Yes, Judy’s reliable bailiff Petri Hawkins Byrd, who stood by her side for. When IMDb TV and Judge Judy herself offered new details about the upcoming court series, many were surprised to learn that her longtime co-star, Petri Hawkins-Byrd, would not be continuing as her bailiff. The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format. " The longtime bailiff on the syndciated court show told EW he wasn't asked to. Much to his dismay, Bailiff Petri Hawkins Byrd will. Within the trailer, Judy states how excited she is to have an entirely new cast and goes on to introduce them: Sarah Rose who will be. Byrd said he was completely left out of discussions for Judy Justice, which will debut on IMDb TV on Nov. His role was a minor one on 'Judge Judy', nonetheless, Petri Hawkins Byrd was able to make quite the impact as the bailiff on the show, appearing in 25 seasons, which spanned from 1996, all the way to this day and age. This is a whole new program with a whole new cast and an exciting energy. When Judy Justice was announced, however, Byrd’s name was conspicuously missing. Judge Judy's longtime bailiff Petri Hawkins-Byrd has broken his silence after it was announced Sunday that the beloved court show will be coming to an end after 25 seasons. CNN — Petri Hawkins Byrd has responded to inquiries as to why he’s not in the trailer for “Judy Justice. Judge Judy is hanging up her black robe and putting down her gavel. The 63-year-old bailiff kept order in the court on Judge Judy for all 25 seasons of the daytime series, but he will not be part of Judy's upcoming show. Byrd will once again serve as bailiff on the new courtroom show Tribunal,. Byrd served as Sheindlin’s bailiff since Judge Judy ‘s premiere in 1996. Judge Judy bailiff Petri Hawkins-Byrd reveals why he won’t feature in her new show PerthNow October 11, 2021 10:44PM Topics TV Entertainment They have worked together for 25 years but Judge Judy Sheindlin has cut ties with her popular on-screen bailiff. After 25 years of having Petri Hawkins Byrd by her side, there's a new bailiff in town. The iconic TV judge has officially announced her departure from the hit show. Answer: The "Judge Judy" show with retired Judge Judy Sheindlin ended production in April 2021, after a 25-year run. While speaking to “Entertainment Weekly,” the 63-year-old television personality told the outlet that he was excluded from the new series, but he caught wind. Judge Judy, the CBS courtroom reality show, ran for 25 years, ending in 2021. Petri Hawkins Byrd has responded to. Byrd served as Sheindlin's bailiff since Judge Judy 's premiere in 1996. Petri Hawkins Byrd, best known as a bailiff on “Judge Judy,” is going to be on a new show. Published Dec 11, 2021 Bailiff Petri Hawkins-Byrd is still very active as an actor, though he won't be appearing alongside Judge Judy Sheindlin any time soon. Her new bailiff is Kevin Rasco, who provided personal security for Sheindlin while she. Byrd also opens up about his. When the longtime TV personality's new show debuts on IMDb TV in November 2021, one familiar face will be absent from the courtroom: Petri Hawkins-Byrd. Petri Hawkins-Byrd, the longtime bailiff on “Judge Judy,” wants America to know he thinks the eponymous host is peeing on his leg and telling him that it’s raining. Judy Sheindlin, the star, will be continuing in a new show, Judy Justice, with three new cast members beside. Judge Judy Sheindlin's longtime bailiff, Petri Hawkins Byrd, told Insider in a recent interview that show staffers were surprised he wasn't asked to present the judge with the Lifetime. Judge Judy and Petri Hawkins-Byrd (Photo: @byrdthebailiff/Instagram) This comes just days after Petri revealed to “Entertainment Weekly” that after filming over 12,500 cases for 25 years with. This level of filming is able to produce about 260 episodes each season, which air on over 200 stations in. When Amazon's IMDb TV released the first trailer for Judge Judy Sheindlin 's new series Judy Justice, fans were shocked to see that she had a new bailiff, Kevin Rasco. Byrd ended up performing as Judge Judy program bailiff for its entire series run of 25 seasons (1996-2021), making him the longest serving television court show bailiff in history. TV’s favourite bailiff Petri Hawkins-Byrd is set to join the new Judge Judy produced courtroom series Tribunal - and the good news it will be free to watch. Petri Hawkins -Byrd, a bailiff, appeared on ‘Judge Judy’ for 25 seasons. In truth, she really doesn't have to continue on, with a more than impressive net worth of $420 million. Byrd served as the television courtroom judge's beloved bailiff and right hand man for more than 25 years on "Judge Judy," so it made it all the more shocking when he learned that she. Petri Hawkins-Byrd, best known as the bailiff for Judge Judy Sheindlin on the show “Judge Judy,” says fans will not get to see him reprise his role in the spinoff series “Justice Judy. Petri Hawkins Byrd, the longtime bailiff on the Judge Judy show, is speaking out on why he’s not part of the new IMDB show, Judy Justice. When Judge Judy got canceled in July 2021, Byrd had a guest appearance in the soap opera, The Bold and the Beautiful in August 2021. CNN — Petri Hawkins Byrd has responded to inquiries as to why he's not in the trailer for "Judy Justice. Judge Judy's longtime bailiff Petri Hawkins-Byrd has broken his silence after it was announced Sunday that the beloved court show will be coming to an end after 25 seasons. Judge Judy Sheindlin’s longtime bailiff, Petri Hawkins Byrd, is not done speaking out after being left out of Judge Judy ‘s new show on IMDB-TV. Judge Judy Sheindlin’s longtime bailiff, Petri Hawkins-Byrd, spoke out. Petri Hawkins-Bryd Wife Suffer From Cancer In the middle of the Covid-19 pandemic and the final season of Judge Judy, Bond suffered from a cancerous brain tumor. According to "Judge Judy" veteran bailiff Petri Hawkins Byrd, the reason. Byrd told Entertainment Weekly that he was. Judge Judy Sheindlin’s longtime bailiff, Petri Hawkins Byrd, is not done speaking out after being left out of Judge Judy ‘s new show on IMDB-TV. The longtime co-star said he was left out of discussions regarding Sheindlin's Judy Justice, Entertainment Weekly. "I told her how I felt about it. Byrd went on. Petri Hawkins-Byrd, known affectionately as just 'Byrd', was known for his role as bailiff for the entire series run of Judge Judy. Petri Hawkins-Byrd — who had served as Sheindlin's bailiff since "Judge Judy" premiered in 1996 — has revealed that he was "not asked" to be part of the new show, premiering Nov. In a new interview with Entertainment Weekly, Byrd revealed that Sheindlin did not even ask him to join the new series. “Byrd is terrific and we had a great 25-year run. Published Dec 11, 2021 Bailiff Petri Hawkins-Byrd is still very active as an actor, though he won't be appearing alongside Judge Judy Sheindlin any time soon. TV’s favourite bailiff Petri Hawkins-Byrd is set to join the new Judge Judy produced courtroom series Tribunal - and the good news it will be free to watch. The actor was not asked to return for the reboot of the TV show ‘Judy Justice,’ which was produced by Warner Bros. The news shocked the members and family of the Byrd. Petri Hawkins-Byrd, best known as the bailiff for Judge Judy Sheindlin on the show “Judge Judy,” says fans will not get to see him reprise his role in the spinoff series “Justice Judy. When the longtime TV personality's new show debuts on IMDb TV in November 2021, one familiar face will be absent from the courtroom: Petri Hawkins-Byrd. According to TMZ, Judy has had problems with CBS that escalated when former CEO Les Moonves, 70, resigned from the company in September 2018 after multiple allegations of sexual abuse. Byrd will once again serve as bailiff on the new courtroom show Tribunal, which has. Judith Sheindlin has been the sole judge, jury and verbal executioner for the last quarter century on her behemoth TV court show, “Judge Judy. Byrd quickly became a fan of the sharp-tongued judge. Byrd said he was completely left out of discussions for Judy Justice, which will debut on IMDb TV on Nov. He will be a bailiff on “Tribunal,” a show on Amazon Freevee. Judge Judy’s shocking exit from her longtime CBS show was reportedly caused by an ongoing war with CBS. Byrd, a bailiff, and the judge worked together in the New York City court. They worry the new $25 million Amazon streaming show will be more of the same. Byrd served as the television courtroom judge's beloved bailiff and right hand man for more than 25 years on "Judge Judy," so it made it all the more shocking when he learned that she. The news that Byrd had been replaced broke when IMDb TV released the first a trailer for Judy Justice. Petri Hawkins Byrd may know this better than anyone, as he's been her bailiff on her show, Judge Judy, for decades. The Real Reason Judge Judy Was Canceled. Judge Judy is hanging up her black robe and putting down her gavel. Judge Judy Sheindlin's longtime bailiff, Petri Hawkins Byrd, told Insider in a recent interview that show staffers were surprised he wasn't asked to present the judge with the Lifetime Achievement. Judge Judy's shocking exit from her longtime CBS show was reportedly caused by an ongoing war with CBS. After wrapping up a 25-year run with the syndicated Judge Judy, Judith Sheindlin is launching Judy Justice, a new court show that will stream weekdays on IMDb TV starting Monday, Nov. Instead, Byrd has been replaced by new bailiff Kevin Rasco in the. When filming started on the final season of Judge Judy, Byrd never had a chance to bring up. Byrd told Entertainment Weekly that he was simply. After serving on her show for 25 seasons, 'Judge Judy's bailiff Petri Hawkins Byrd was priced out of her new show 'Judy Justice' on IMDb TV, and slammed the show for cutting him out. The longtime co-star said he was left out of discussions regarding Sheindlin’s Judy Justice, Entertainment Weekly. Judge Judy Bailiff Petri Hawkins Breaks Silence on Being Booted After 25 Years. There's no word on why Byrd didn. At the age of 79, she continues in the business. As the court officer, he performs the pre-court swearing-in procedure, takes evidence to the bench, and keeps the peace in court. ” Her trusted bailiff, Petri Hawkins Byrd, has stood by her side during approximately 12,500 cases, and remembers an instance when he thought she got it wrong. A new trailer for Judy Justice confirmed the change. Judge Judy Sheindlin's longtime bailiff, Petri Hawkins Byrd, told Insider in a recent interview that show staffers were surprised he wasn't asked to present the judge with the Lifetime Achievement. He was the bailiff in the old show. In an exclusive interview with Entertainment Weekly, the longtime bailiff on Judge Judy said he was left out of discussions regarding Sheindlin's new show on IMDB TV, which debuts Nov. via YouTube Judge Judy Sheindlin isn't quite done just yet. Judith Sheindlin has been the sole judge, jury and verbal executioner for the last quarter century on her behemoth TV court show, “Judge Judy. As the "Judge Judy" bailiff, Petri Hawkins Byrd has been the judge's right-hand man for the show's entire 25-year run, and prior to that, he was Sheindlin's bailiff when she was a Manhattan jurist. She's set for a fresh new relaunch, with ' Judy Justice '. Judge Judy Sheindlin and bailiff Petri Hawkins-Byrd star in the syndicated courtroom show Judge Judy. Born November 29, 1957 in Brooklyn, New York, Byrd is 63-years-old. ” Her trusted bailiff, Petri Hawkins Byrd, has stood by her side during approximately 12,500 cases, and remembers an instance when he thought she got it wrong. In November 2021 "Judy Justice" made. During the entire run of Judge Judy, Petri Hawkins Byrd served as Sheindlin's bailiff, so many expected him to return. Hot Off The Wire Migrants face new. Judge Judy and her longtime bailiff Petri Hawkins Byrd are reuniting after all, following a very public split. When IMDb TV and Judge Judy herself offered new details about the. Judge Judy Sheindlin isn't quite done just yet. After 25 years of having Petri Hawkins Byrd. The revelation of this apparent snub follows last month's news that Byrd wasn't asked to join the judge at her new venture, "Judy Justice," which launched on Monday on IMDb TV. Instead, Byrd has been replaced by new bailiff Kevin Rasco in the upcoming show, who the actor said previously provided personal security for Sheindlin during her time on Judge Judy. Judge Judy bailiff Petri Hawkins-Byrd reveals why he won’t feature in her new show PerthNow October 11, 2021 10:44PM Topics TV Entertainment They have worked together for 25 years but Judge Judy Sheindlin has cut ties with her popular on-screen bailiff. Judge Judy Bailiff Petri Hawkins Breaks Silence on Being Booted After 25 Years. ” The longtime bailiff on the syndciated court show told EW he wasn’t asked to. Instead, Byrd has been replaced by new bailiff Kevin Rasco in the upcoming show, who the actor said previously provided personal security for Sheindlin during her time on Judge Judy. If you are a fan of Judge Judy, you know that Petri Byrd Hawkins has been her bailiff since the show premiered back in 1996 and never wavered in his duty to the role or respect for Judy. via YouTube Judge Judy Sheindlin isn't quite done just yet. Although former Judge Judy bailiff Petri Hawkins-Byrd was not asked to. As the "Judge Judy" bailiff, Petri Hawkins Byrd has been the judge's right-hand man for the show's entire 25-year run, and prior to that, he was Sheindlin's bailiff when she was a Manhattan jurist. Officer Byrd, who stood by the acid-tongued judge for more than 4,000 episodes, is out of a job on the new show. 'Judge Judy' was plagued by sexual harassment claims, drinking on the job, and racism, former employees say. Petri Hawkins Byrd, the longtime bailiff on the Judge Judy show, is speaking out on why he's not part of the new IMDB show, Judy Justice. According to TMZ, a representative for Petri says “he’s not actively pursuing a spot on another show, but he’d consider any offers that. Judge Judy Judy Justice, a new court show that will stream weekdays on IMDb TV starting Monday, Nov. Petri Hawkins Byrd had served as Judge Judy Sheindlin's bailiff since Judge Judy started in 1996, but he's not on her new show at IMDb TV. He would have been extremely interesting to hear if he was ever asked to return to the show. " Her trusted bailiff, Petri Hawkins Byrd,. The Independent reports that Judy Sheindlin is leaving her popular courtroom series after 25 years on the air. During the entire run of Judge Judy, Petri Hawkins Byrd served as Sheindlin's bailiff, so many expected him to return. They have worked together for 25 years but Judge Judy Sheindlin has cut ties with her popular on-screen bailiff. Marshals Service before becoming a high school counselor. He was the bailiff in the old show. Answer: The "Judge Judy" show with retired Judge Judy Sheindlin ended production in April 2021, after a 25-year run. Byrd later left his job as a bailiff and moved to Northern California, working for the U. Byrd will be the show’s bailiff, as he was alongside Sheindlin for 25 years of the daytime hit Judge Judy. Who pays on The People’s court? Does People’s Court Pay. Petri Hawkins-Byrd — who had served as Judy Sheindlin’s bailiff since. Instead, Byrd has been replaced by new bailiff Kevin Rasco in the upcoming show, who the actor said previously provided personal security for Sheindlin during her time on Judge Judy. This time around, Hawkins is sharing the. According to a report in Monday’s New York Post, the fixture on the long-running daytime TV show is being kept out of the streaming reboot. Byrd explained that he “didn’t have time to think about or ask about ‘Judy Justice,’” because after filming wrapped up he had to focus on his wife, who’s also a veteran show producer, Makita. 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. Late last month, a trailer for IMDB TV's upcoming courtroom show Judy Justice was unveiled, but Petri Hawkins Byrd—who had served as Sheindlin's bailiff for 25 years on Judge Judy, since its. Fans of the show have noticed that there is a new bailiff – and it isn’t Byrd, who they know and love. Fans were excited to see Byrd and Judy again in the spinoff show Judy Justice. During the entire run of Judge Judy, Petri Hawkins Byrd served as Sheindlin's bailiff, so many. The Emmy (R) Award-winning program returned for its 24th season on September 9, 2019. Fans of Judge Judy may notice a glaring absence in her upcoming reboot TV series, Judy Justice, set to land on IMDb TV this November. The Emmy(R) Award-winning program returned for its 24th season on September 9, 2019. Judith Sheindlin has been the sole judge, jury and verbal executioner for the last quarter century on her behemoth TV court show, "Judge Judy. In November 2021 "Judy Justice" made. A post shared by Petri Hawkins Byrd (@byrdthebailiff) Judge Judy released a statement via a spokesperson to EW about the lack of her longtime bailiff in her new series. , Hawkins Byrd ("Byrd") received his Bachelor of Science degree in criminal justice from John Jay College of Criminal Justice in 1989. Judith Sheindlin has been the sole judge, jury and verbal executioner for the last quarter century on her behemoth TV court show, "Judge Judy. Answer: The "Judge Judy" show with retired Judge Judy Sheindlin ended. Her trusted bailiff, Petri Hawkins Byrd, has stood by her side during approximately 12,500 cases, and remembers an instance when he thought she got it wrong. His role was a minor one on 'Judge Judy', nonetheless, Petri Hawkins Byrd was able to make quite the impact as the bailiff on the show, appearing in 25 seasons, which spanned from 1996, all the way to this day and age. Judge Judy Sheindlin’s longtime bailiff, Petri Hawkins-Byrd, spoke out about not being invited to join her on her new IMDB TV show, " Judy Justice ," after working with the celebrity for 25. Judge Judy and her longtime bailiff Petri Hawkins Byrd are reuniting after all, following a very public split. After serving on her show for 25 seasons, 'Judge Judy's bailiff Petri. Kevin Rasco, a retired probation officer and entrepreneur from Los Angeles, will serve as Judge Judy’s new bailiff. According to TMZ, Judy has had problems with CBS that escalated when former CEO Les. Judge Judy Sheindlin’s longtime bailiff, Petri Hawkins-Byrd, spoke out about not being invited to join her on her new IMDB TV show, " Judy Justice ," after working with the celebrity for 25. Petri-Hawkins Byrd, former bailiff on the famous court show “Judge Judy,” may have new offers to review after revealing he was not asked to be a part of Judge Judy Sheindlin’s new show. Judge Judy has a new bailiff. Byrd first encountered Sheindlin before she was a TV mainstay, back in the 1980s when he was assigned to her courtroom in Manhattan. He did not even know about Sheindlin's plans to start a new courtroom show until she announced it on The Ellen DeGeneres Show in March 2020. But fans were jumbled after seeing an entirely new cast except for Judy. Judge Judy has a new bailiff. Byrd later left his job as a bailiff and moved to Northern California, working for the U. Judge Judy Judy Justice, a new court show that will stream weekdays on. Published Dec 11, 2021 Bailiff Petri Hawkins-Byrd is still very active as an actor, though he won't be appearing alongside Judge Judy Sheindlin any time soon. It’s the first day back on set after Judge Judy ’s summer hiatus, and Petri Hawkins-Byrd, now 60, has spent the past several hours on his feet, filming 11 cases in a row while the judge. The 63-year-old bailiff kept order in the court on Judge Judy for all 25 seasons of the daytime series, but he will not be part of Judy's upcoming show. Damian Dovarganes/AP hide caption. This time around, Hawkins is sharing the hurt. Petri Hawkins Byrd is the Bailiff on JUDGE JUDY, which has been the #1 show in first-run syndication for nine consecutive seasons. Judge Judy and Petri Hawkins-Byrd (Photo: @byrdthebailiff/Instagram) This comes just days after Petri revealed to “Entertainment Weekly” that after filming over 12,500 cases for 25 years with. Byrd will be the show’s bailiff, as he was alongside Sheindlin for 25 years of the daytime hit Judge Judy. Petri Hawkins Byrd would have loved to serve as bailiff on Judy Sheindlin's new show, Judy Justice. Judge Judy Sheindlin's longtime bailiff, Petri Hawkins Byrd, told Insider in a recent interview that show staffers were surprised he wasn't asked to present the judge with the Lifetime. Judge Judy has a new bailiff. Petri Hawkins-Byrd — who had served as Sheindlin’s bailiff since “Judge Judy” premiered in 1996 — has revealed that he was “not asked” to be part of the new show, premiering Nov. When the longtime TV personality's new show debuts on IMDb TV in November 2021, one familiar face will be absent from the courtroom: Petri Hawkins-Byrd. Byrd served as Sheindlin’s bailiff since Judge Judy ‘s premiere in 1996. On “Judge Judy,” viewers have seen Petri Hawkins Byrd calling the court. Judge Judy Sheindlin’s longtime bailiff, Petri Hawkins Byrd, is not done speaking out after being left out of Judge Judy ‘s new show on IMDB-TV. Petri Hawkins Byrd, the longtime bailiff on the Judge Judy show, is speaking out on why he’s not part of the new IMDB show, Judy Justice. For much of the 25th and final season of Judge Judy, Byrd's personal life revolved. Petri Hawkins Byrd, best known as the lovable bailiff on “Judge Judy,” opens up about learning he wouldn’t be a part of the iconic judge’s new show after spe. Late last month, a trailer for IMDB TV's upcoming courtroom show Judy Justice was unveiled, but Petri Hawkins Byrd—who had served as Sheindlin's bailiff for 25 years on Judge Judy, since its. Petri Hawkins-Byrd, best known as the bailiff for Judge Judy Sheindlin on the show “Judge Judy,” says fans will not get to see him reprise his role in the spinoff series “Justice Judy. Bailiff Petri Hawkins-Byrd is still very active as an actor, though he won't be appearing alongside Judge Judy Sheindlin any time soon. Recently, the trailer was released for Judy. Judith Sheindlin has been the sole judge, jury and verbal executioner for the last quarter century on her behemoth TV court show, “Judge Judy. According to TMZ, Judy has had problems with CBS that escalated when former CEO Les Moonves, 70, resigned from the company in September 2018 after multiple allegations of sexual abuse. But she’s also switching bailiffs, replacing Petri Hawkins Byrd, who served as. The revelation of this apparent snub follows last month's news that Byrd wasn't asked to join the judge at her new venture, "Judy Justice," which launched on Monday on IMDb TV. Petri Hawkins Byrd had served as Judge Judy Sheindlin's bailiff since Judge Judy started in 1996, but he's not on her new show at IMDb TV. “I told her how I felt about it. Byrd later left his job as a bailiff and moved to Northern California,. Petri Hawkins Byrd is the Bailiff on JUDGE JUDY, which has been the #1 show in first-run syndication for nine consecutive seasons. Byrd Petri Hawkins is replaced as Judy's bailiff. Judge Judy and her longtime bailiff Petri Hawkins Byrd are reuniting. If you are a fan of Judge Judy, you know that Petri Byrd Hawkins has been her bailiff since the show premiered back in 1996 and never wavered in his duty to the role or respect for Judy. Judge Judy first aired in 1996 and ran for 25 years before Judy Sheindlin decided to hang up her robe.