Judge Hatchett is a nationally-syndicated American television program produced and distributed by Sony Pictures Television. It starred The Honorable Glenda Hatchett and was modeled after other "court shows" such as Judge Judy and the long running The People's Court, as well as containing elements from tabloid talk shows such as Sally Jessy Raphael and Maury Povich. In addition to dealing with traditional small-claims lawsuits (with a plaintiff, defendant, and monetary awards sought), she also handled DNA paternity tests and out of control teens.
Judge Hatchett aired new episodes from 2000-2008,[1] and has continued in reruns since.[2]
Judge Hatchett ran interventions for troubled teens that helped them a lot. Among Judge Hatchett's recommendations for intervention and other help were Tommy the Clown, an eighteen year old mayor, prisons and Martin Luther King's daughter. At least once Judge Hatchett ran an intervention herself, running the building of an outdoor theater which ended up named after her as thanks.
It was filmed at the Chelsea Studios in New York City.
After Judge Hatchett drew low ratings, Sony Pictures Television decided to cancel the show. The series ran for nine seasons from its debut on September 4, 2000 until its cancellation on January 14, 2008. It aired reruns on Black Entertainment Television and also TV38 until mid-2010.