The show was in its first taping when the 5.4 Chino Hills earthquake occurred on July 29 , 2008 . Everyone remained calm and everyone including Judge Penny took cover under the nearest furniture . No injuries occurred . In interviews with '' Showbiz Tonight '' and '' Access Hollywood '' the following day Reynolds says that this was the first time that she experienced an earthquake , then joked about it by saying she was ready to " Shake up " courtroom TV shows
Chino Hills earthquake
2008 Chino Hills earthquake
Family Court with Judge Penny