A letter to the Court won't be effective because it has no authority to release a prisoner early. – Joshua Sabert Lowther, Esq.If there is no form available for your court, see the resource below for a sample letter you can submit to the judge. You will also want to include proof that you have paid all your fines, court costs, probation fees, etc. Mail a copy to the judge, DA's office, and court clerk. Writing a character letter for a judge can be a daunting task. Here are nine essential tips for writing an effective sentencing letter. I'm trying to get released from this probation early. Is there any way, shape or form that you can just listen to my words? Customer: I need a sample letter asking a judge for probation at my son's readiness hearing (he's 20 years old).