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A personal statement is a letter you write that states why you want to clear your record. The judge in the county you are applying in will read this when deciding on your case.</p> </div> <div class="callout"> <p>Your case is on hold until your attorney has received your personal statement.</p> </div> <div class="text"> <h3>Instructions for writing your personal statement:</h3> <p>Please follow these instructions when writing your personal statement. Answer all the questions below in your letter. Please write at least 3-5 sentences in each paragraph.</p> <ol class="how_to_instructions"> <li>Introduction: <ul class="how_to_instructions_details"> <li class="how_to_detail">Write the date.</li> <li class="how_to_detail">Start the letter with To Whom It May Concern,</li> </ul> </li> <li>First Paragraph (write 3-5 sentences): <ul class="how_to_instructions_details"> <li class="how_to_detail">Introduce yourself to the judge.</li> <li class="how_to_detail">What has been going on in your life recently?</li> </ul> </li> <li>Second Paragraph (write 3-5 sentences): <ul class="how_to_instructions_details"> <li class="how_to_detail">How is your life different now, since your last conviction?</li> </ul> </li> <li>Third Paragraph (write 3-5 sentences): <ul class="how_to_instructions_details"> <li class="how_to_detail">What jobs, programs, activities, or community service have you been involved in?</li> <li class="how_to_detail">What did you do in those programs?</li> </ul> </li> <li>Fourth Paragraph (write 3-5 sentences): <ul class="how_to_instructions_details"> <li class="how_to_detail">What goals are you working on achieving in your life right now?</li> <li class="how_to_detail">How are you working on achieving your goals?</li> </ul> </li> <li>Fifth Paragraph (write 3-5 sentences): <ul class="how_to_instructions_details"> <li class="how_to_detail">Why do you want to clear your record?</li> <li class="how_to_detail">How will clearing your record change your life or help you?</li> </ul> </li> <li>Closing: <ul class="how_to_instructions_details"> <li class="how_to_detail">Write Sincerely,</li> <li class="how_to_detail">Print your full name.</li> </ul> </li> </ol> <h3>聽Where to send your personal statement:</h3> <p>Please send your personal statement to the county who requested them from you. 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