The goal of character reference letters is to tell the judge a story. To give the judge insight into a defendant as a person.A character letter to a judge should establish your credibility, paint a full picture of the defendant and be respectful, among other things. This rule applies to all Civil Term Parts of the Court. Motions, orders, and other filed papers shall be indexed with protruding tabs. Defend a friend or family member's moral character in court. Use our Character Reference Letter for Court template to easily write your document. The court has placed the most commonly used forms on line as a resource. Please be advised that the forms detailed below are intended to be a guide. Learn how character letters can help you get charges dismissed or reduced, get a more lenient sentence, or get treatment instead of jail.