Please complete this Character Reference. Form and return it to the applicant in a sealed envelope with your signature over the seal.If you're not finding the forms you need, contact us at (801) 238-7990 or Click here to contact the web navigator. What parents and witnesses need to know about character reference letters to the court for child custody. Includes a downloadable sample and template. This PDF contains a template for writing a character reference letter to a court. It guides users on how to showcase an individual's positive traits. Good character reference letters help the judge understand the defendant as an individual. Ideally, the writer should express how he or she knows the defendant. Edit, sign, and share character court letter online.