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Share how you learned about Joshua, what you witnessed, or your own experience with the system and why his story matters to you.
Distinguish firsthand observations from what you learned from others.

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To the Chief Justice and Associate Justices
Supreme Court of California

Re: Joshua Saeta — Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
Related Superior Court Case Nos.: 2017-0049-5761-PRCE, 2025-PRTF-0538-22

Dear Chief Justice and Associate Justices:

My name is [YOUR FULL NAME]. I write as a [ADVOCATE / CAREGIVER / CONCERNED COMMUNITY MEMBER / ORGANIZATION REPRESENTATIVE] to respectfully support the Court’s consideration of the petition submitted on behalf of Joshua Saeta.

My interest in this matter arises from [BRIEFLY EXPLAIN YOUR CONNECTION TO JOSHUA, YOUR ADVOCACY WORK, OR YOUR RELEVANT PERSONAL EXPERIENCE].

I learned about Joshua’s situation through [EXPLAIN HOW YOU LEARNED ABOUT THE CASE]. I am deeply concerned about the issues raised in the petition concerning his safety, dignity, and protection as a person who depends on others to communicate and advocate for him.

[IN YOUR OWN WORDS, EXPLAIN WHY THIS MATTERS TO YOU. YOU MAY SHARE YOUR OWN OR YOUR FAMILY’S EXPERIENCE WITH THE SYSTEM AND HOW IT RELATES TO YOUR CONCERN FOR JOSHUA. IF YOU PERSONALLY WITNESSED SOMETHING, EXPLAIN WHAT YOU OBSERVED AND WHEN. CLEARLY DISTINGUISH YOUR OBSERVATIONS FROM WHAT OTHERS TOLD YOU.]

The issues raised have significance for families and advocates who depend on courts to protect vulnerable people. A person’s inability to advocate independently makes careful consideration of their rights and the evidence concerning their care especially important.

I respectfully urge the Court to give prompt and careful consideration to Joshua’s petition and any request for emergency protection before it. I offer this letter to explain my interest and concerns, rather than to provide medical opinions or establish facts outside my personal knowledge.

Thank you for your consideration.

Respectfully,
[YOUR FULL NAME]

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