MAKE A REQUEST IN WRITING - The Defendant must make a written request of community service to the court. 3. A character letter to a judge should establish your credibility, paint a full picture of the defendant and be respectful, among other things.You should start out the letter stating all of the relevant case information. You need to tell the judge your name, case number, charge and sentence imposed. Enjoy our new and improved forms page! If there is no form available for your court, see the resource below for a sample letter you can submit to the judge. Records of past or current citation(s), can be reviewed online. Once you enter the name and date of birth, click the details button. Looking for a place to do community service in Dallas? Check out this court-approved community service list.