The lead document field is where you would upload the document/form/filing you are wanting to submit to the court. In general, if there is a filing code that matches the document you need to file, your document should be filed as a lead document. Only lead documents get a file stamp.
Court filing is the process of submitting your documents, either electronically or in physical form, to commence or supplement an ongoing legal action. Filing documents in a timely manner is imperative for the success of a legal case.
The Filing Description field allows you to describe the lead document that you are filing.
In some circumstances, you file a petition or a motion. The court has several complaint forms that you may use in drafting your complaint. The forms are available online and at the Pro Se Intake Unit. You may also write your own complaint without using a court form.
Generally speaking, a "lead document" is the primary document you are filing—such as a motion or complaint—while "attachments" or "exhibits" would be any additional documents that support or supplement the lead document.
All notice documents (such as a Notice for Court Date, Notice of Motion) are Lead Documents. You can file more than one Lead Document at a time. o For example, you could have Lead Document 1: Notice of Motion; Lead Document 2: Motion for a Continuance; and Lead Document 3: Application for Waiver of Court Fees.
Lead document: In the context of eFiling, a lead document is any document that requires its own file stamp. For example: Motion, Points & Authorities and a Declaration should all be submitted in one “envelope” but as separate “lead” documents.
The letter should be sincere. The writer should answer who they are, how they know you, what they have seen you accomplish (specific situations), the character traits that they have witnessed, and what they expect you to accomplish in the future.
Give a brief introduction about yourself and explain your relationship to the candidate. Keep it short, but be sure to include how you know them and why you're qualified to write this reference for them. Remember to include where you worked together and for how long.
If you are asked to write a character letter for someone, it can be helpful to keep the following tips in mind when creating your letter: Address Your Letter to the Judge. Establish a Clear Relationship with the Defendant. Be Truthful. Be Positive. Include a Discussion of the Crime. Do Not Suggest Penalties for the Crime.