You will need to draft your own pleading or motion on pleading paper. Additional Judicial Council Forms can be found on the California Courts website.Please select from the categories below. There's not time to read all that comes before a judge to read. 2. Most appeal and request letters require a page or two. The letter should include the name of the court your case was filed in and the case number at the top right. Put the caption (St. v. I'm writing you to request that the following fines in your court be recalled from collections and set a payment plan. There's not time to read all that comes before a judge to read. Customer: I need a sample letter asking a judge for probation at my son's readiness hearing (he's 20 years old).