A motion is a formal request, made in writing, asking the court for a specific action. The written motion must be filed with the Oakland County Clerk's Office.I am writing this letter on behalf of a family member mine who is presently before you on criminal charges and is due to be sentenced shortly. Most Court documents are provided as PDF files. To view or print these files you need the free Adobe Acrobat Reader or other PDF reader. These DIY tools ask questions to gather information to fill out the court forms. A Letter of Good Standing following the USCCB guidelines is required for all clergy who wish to minister in the Diocese of Oakland. You can also visit the Legal Help Center to get a template specific to your judge. â–¡ Add the case information. Customer: I need a sample letter asking a judge for probation at my son's readiness hearing (he's 20 years old).