The phrase "judge orders" refers to a legal decision made by a judge in a court case. It means that the judge is giving specific instructions or commands that must be followed by the parties involved in the case. Full definition
A federal judge ordered shooting to stop at the 27 - acre park in 1998, after a lawsuit by a neighbor raised the possibility that the lead shot was harming the environment. (articles.chicagotribune.com)
The trial judge ordered joint custody with parallel parenting, setting out a detailed parenting schedule. (divorcemag.com)