Download Massachusetts Character Reference Letter (For Court) template, modify and send for signing using BoloForms Signature. Character references for an individual that will be before a Judge can take the form of a letter to the Judge (Dear Hon.Introduce yourself in the opening paragraph. What parents and witnesses need to know about character reference letters to the court for child custody. Includes a downloadable sample and template. Im writing a character letter for a friend who is going to court for an assault charge next month. I am competent to testify as to the matters set forth herein and if called as a witness would testify as set forth below.