Sarah Rose is Judy's granddaughter and a law student.
The outer courthouse shots are right outside the San Diego Central Courthouse, at 1100 Union St, San Diego, CA 92101. This segment also includes the local MTS (trolly) line going to the court house.
Alexei Mentzer is Judge Judy's Step-grandson, through her current husband, Alexei's mother is the daughter of Jerry Sheindlin.