Judge Judy Retiring From TV After More Than 30 Years

Judge Judy Retiring From TV After More Than 30 Years

#JudgeJudy is officially calling it after more than three decades on television.

Judith Sheindlin, 83, is stepping away from on-camera work when her Prime Video courtroom series “Judy Justice” wraps its run in October, marking the end of a TV career that began with “Judge Judy” nearly 30 years ago. Sheindlin says she’s ready for a new chapter focused on family, hobbies and other creative projects, including her animated “Judyverse” series.

Sheindlin is also passing the courtroom torch to her son, Adam Levy, whose new syndicated court show “Adam’s Law” premieres September 14. As for her own legacy, Judge Judy says she feels fulfilled — telling PEOPLE, “I don’t have to prove anything else. I did it.”