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''Judge Mathis'' is a long-running scripted syndicated arbitration-based reality court show presided over by retired Superior Court Judge of Michigan's 36th District Court, Greg Mathis. The syndicated series features Mathis adjudicating small claims disputes. All judgments are predetermined and have no legal standing. The series was originally produced by Black Pearl Productions but is currently produced by Syndicated Productions and Telepictures Productions, while distributed by Warner Bros. Television Distribution.〔Judge Mathis website. Online at: ("About the Show" ). Accessed May 8, 2007〕 It is taped at the NBC Tower in Chicago, but includes cases and litigants from other U.S. jurisdictions. Greg Mathis' "inspirational and positive messages to young people" won the court show a PRISM Commendation in May 2002. The court show also won an ''NAACP Image Award'' in 2004.〔 Each ''Judge Mathis'' episode runs for one hour and typically consists of 4 cases.〔 The show is broadcast five days a week in every U.S. state, as well as Canada through Omni Television.〔Judge Mathis website. Online at: ("When its on" ). Accessed March 5, 2011〕〔Omni Television. Ontario ("Judge Mathis" ) Accessed May 8, 2007〕 The show has been on the air since 1999 and has taped well over 2000 episodes. By 2014-15, the court show made it to its 16th season, making Mathis the longest serving African American court show arbitrator, beating out ''Judge Joe Brown'' whose program lasted 15 seasons. Moreover, Mathis holds a record of second longest serving court show arbitrator ever, just behind Judith Sheindlin of the court show ''Judge Judy''. ''Judge Mathis'' is among few courtroom programs able to boast a long, successful run as most court shows suffer the fate of early cancellations. It is the fourth longest running courtroom series behind ''Divorce Court'', ''The People's Court'', and ''Judge Judy'', respectively. Though both ''Divorce Court'' and ''The People's Court'' have suffered cancellation(s) and shifting arbitrators whereas ''Judge Mathis'' has not. Consequently of the court shows with only one production life, ''Judge Mathis'' is the second longest running, second only to ''Judge Judy''. ''Judge Mathis'' entered its 17th season on Monday, September 7, 2015. == Show format == The cases on ''Judge Mathis'' are classified as tort law, civil disputes with a maximum $5,000 claim, a typical amount for small claims court. The producers of the show select the cases. To acquire cases, the show solicits real-life litigants with pending disputes or individuals with potential disputes. If litigants agree to be on the show, they are paid a talent fee ranging from $150-$300, they receive travel accommodations, food vouchers, and minor plastic surgery or dental work if needed. Regardless of the outcome of the case, both parties receive any money they are suing for. Mathis does have prior knowledge of the cases. In all cases, litigants give their prospective case managers all evidence in advance. The case workers write a script for both litigants and warn them to "stick to the script or find your own way home". All scripts are signed by the litigants. An acting coach, referred to as the main producer, meets with all litigants and reviews their script and focal points. The outcome of the cases are predetermined by the producers, thus have no legal standing in any legitimate court. As with most court shows, there are no lawyers present and litigants portray themselves. Any real legal case pending must be dismissed by both parties. Typically, Mathis asks for documents that have been predetermined by the producers to be "juicy" enough for TV. He occasionally leaves the courtroom to deliberate and then returns with his verdict. Upon final judgment, he may briefly explain the legal principle guiding his decision, especially if his ruling is based on a particular state's law. Reportedly, Mathis' rulings conform to the laws of the state where the case was originally filed.〔Judge Mathis interview. Online at: ("Interview with the Judge Mathis" ). Accessed March 5, 2011〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Judge Mathis」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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