Is judge judy retired from the bench?

Yes, Judge Judy Sheindlin is retired from the bench. She officially retired from her position as a family court judge in New York in 1996, but she became widely known for her television show "Judge Judy," which ran for 25 years before concluding in 2021. After the end of her original show, she launched a new series called "Judy Justice," which premiered in November 2021.