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Candle blue Posted 9 years ago
Letter Writing

Judge letter

If I want to write a letter to a judge in regards to a case....... and give him my opinion of someones character, etc...... Does the judge keep those letters to himself, or does he have to share them with both attorneys?

  

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It depends on the type of case -- criminal or civil, and if it is a jury trial or not. The content of your letter may be subject to the "Discovery" process. html A hallmark of the American legal system is the principle that there should be as few surprises as possible in the course of a lawsuit.

  • It depends on the type of case -- criminal or civil, and if it is a jury trial or not.
  • The content of your letter may be subject to the "Discovery" process.
  • html A hallmark of the American legal system is the principle that there should be as few surprises as possible in the course of a lawsuit.
  • Since the late 1940's, the f ederal court system has required disclosure of all relevant facts and documents to the other side prior to trial, and virtually every state has followed its lead.
  • That disclosure is accomplished through a methodical process called "Discovery"
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It depends on the type of case -- criminal or civil, and if it is a jury trial or not. The content of your letter may be subject to the "Discovery" process.


https://www.americanbar.org/groups/public_education/resources/law_related_education_network/how_courts_work/discovery.

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