Writing Your Letter Search for a form letter. Some courts print off forms that you can use to request a hearing. Open a word processing document. Insert a salutation. Add a heading. Begin the letter with your request. Explain why you need the hearing. Provide a contact number. Sign the letter.
Introduce yourself in the opening paragraph. Outline your relationship with the person who is the subject of the legal proceedings. Acknowledge the charges that have been brought against the person. State your opinion of the person's general character.
Introduce yourself to the Court. Explain how you know (and how long you have known) the defendant. Make it personal when describing the defendant's characteristics. Can you think of examples of good deeds done by the defendant (hard work, dedication to family/church/community, generosity, etc).
Most courts will accept copies of electronically delivered letters, but be sure to check with the attorney first. Remember that judges read hundreds of letters. The easier you make it for the judge to read, the most likely the judge will be able to focus on the message you are trying to convey.
Outside of the Supreme Court, always use “The Honorable (full name)” in your correspondence.
Follow the order of this format, leaving a space in between each section: Your Information (first thing that goes on the inside of the letter) Name. The Date. The Judge's Information. Honorable Judge First Name Last Name. What the Letter Is Going to Address. Salutation. Body. Signature.
Follow the order of this format, leaving a space in between each section: Your Information (first thing that goes on the inside of the letter) Name. The Date. The Judge's Information. Honorable Judge First Name Last Name. What the Letter Is Going to Address. Salutation. Body. Signature.
Yes, court records are generally open to the public. Each county's Circuit Clerk keeps the court records. The law requires that these records be open to the public. Each court case has an individual file.
Transcripts of digitally recorded court proceedings must be ordered and transcribed through the Office of Official Court Reporters: In Person: George Dunne Administration Building, Suite 1920. By Phone: (312) 603-8400.
Hello, I hope this letter finds you well. My name is INSERT NAME and I am with INSERT ORGANIZATION. I am writing because I need any and all written records pertaining to the case(s) and/or person(s) listed below. As well, please find enclosed a print out of the Judicial Case Search and/or CJIS document(s).