A letter to the Court won't be effective because it has no authority to release a prisoner early. – Joshua Sabert Lowther, Esq.Customer: I need a sample letter asking a judge for probation at my son's readiness hearing (he's 20 years old). Fill out the Motion Cover Sheet. a. At the top, write your name in the blank space below the word "vs." in the top left corner of the form. 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. I strongly encourage you to make the best possible use of your time while in the. Philadelphia Prison System. We will reach out to them for a recommendation for your early termination.