Free Character Reference Letters for Court Sentencing

If you’re appealing someone’s court sentence through writing, then pointing out your subject’s character is crucial. Because of this, we’ve prepared our Free Character Reference Letters for Court Sentencing Template to assist your draft. This sample comes with expertly written content, so you can get your note ready ASAP. You can edit our template using Apple Pages, Google Docs, or Microsoft Word.

CHARACTER REFERENCE LETTERS FOR COURT SENTENCING 

DATE:

[RECIPIENT’S COMPLETE NAME] 
[RECIPIENT’S POSITION] 
[DEPARTMENT/OFFICE]
[RECIPIENT’S COMPLETE ADDRESS] 

Re: Letter to the Judge in Relation to the Court Sentencing of [CONVICT NAME] 

To the Sentencing Judge: 

I humbly ask your good office that you show utmost leniency in your choice of a sentence with respect to [CONVICT NAME]’s criminal case. I am appealing and pleading for your clemency as the [RELATIONSHIP TO THE CONVICT] of [CONVICT NAME]. 

I can attest that he/she has shown sincere remorse for his/her infractions or offenses. He/she has made several actions which showed his/her sincerity to make amends. Your honor, [CONVICT NAME] is a good and honest person. I have been working with him as [POSITION] in [COMPANY NAME] for over 20 years and I have never witnessed or have known of any instance that [CONVICT NAME] committed an offense which constitutes as grave misconduct or actions showing his/her moral depravity. I also know that [CONVICT NAME] accepts and knows that he/she has done something wrong and understands that he/she needs to make reparations for it. 

[CONVICT NAME] is an active member of a nonprofit organization. He/she had participated in several charitable and social development campaigns and programs. He/she is an approachable person in the community and a family man/woman. Your honor, I hope you consider the preceding information in sentencing him/her on [DATE]. 

Thank you for accepting and taking time to read my letter.