Sarah Palin: I'll Pound My Gavel Like the Best of 'Em

Sarah Palin ain't Judge Judy ... but the 2 will have exactly the same power when they pound the gavel.

The production company for Palin's new show just moved to register "Palin Rules."

Palin's making a clear distinction between her show and courtroom favorites like, "People's Court," "Judge Mathis," and "Divorce Court" ... she doesn't have a law degree or a judicial title, but she can still act like she does.

The people appearing in Sarah's "courtroom of common sense" will agree in advance, her decision will be final ... no second bite of the apple ... all she wrote.