Household characteristics from place of residence: sample

Characteristics from the place of residence are a very popular document. Law enforcement agencies, courts, educational institutions, social security and guardianship authorities are far from an exhaustive list of organizations that can request references from neighbors.

As a rule, criminal cases are sent by law enforcement agencies to court with a personal reference to the accused. Sometimes characterizing documents are collected for victims in a criminal case. It is also customary to provide characteristics in civil cases, in particular those related to adoption, deprivation of parental rights, determining the place of residence of minor children, etc. In addition, the provision of personal characteristics is required when resolving issues of parole from prison; obtaining permission to carry weapons; employment, etc.

Characteristic information influences the judicial decision, for example, positive reviews from neighbors are taken into account when sentencing and can soften the fate of the defendant.

There is no single form of household characteristics; the main thing is that it contains information about the personality of the person being characterized.

In what cases will you need a document from your neighbors?

There are no laws in the regulatory framework of Russia that oblige the issuance of such reviews. But in practice they are often used. An assessment document from the place of residence is provided at the request of a citizen or at the request of employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, social services, and educational organizations. Typical situations when it is necessary to obtain an assessment from citizens living in the neighborhood:

1. For courts, police, prosecutors - during the investigation of criminal cases. In this case, the investigative authorities request a characterization to assess the actions of the suspect and create a general portrait of the individual.
2. For courts when investigating civil cases - in case of disputes about adoption, guardianship, deprivation or restriction of parents' rights.
3. For guardianship and trusteeship authorities - when working with dysfunctional families, resolving issues regarding the appointment of guardians, etc.
4. For law enforcement agencies - to obtain a weapons permit.
5. For some departments when applying for employment in law enforcement agencies.
6. For some educational institutions that prepare candidates for service in the police, FSB, Ministry of Emergency Situations and other structures.
7. To banks and microfinance organizations for lending.

IMPORTANT!

No person is required to write a formal review of neighbors.

Here is an example of how to write a positive reference for a neighbor in the stairwell for the court. If you know him well, tell him about his personal qualities and relationships with the residents of neighboring apartments.

If you need to write a review about a troublemaker, write about the negative qualities objectively and truthfully. Even if this document does not become decisive for the court, it will help form a certain opinion about the citizen.

Possible consequences for neighbors

The police must suppress any illegal actions directed against a citizen. If necessary, such illegal actions may be punished by a court decision.

An objectively drawn up and submitted to government agencies household description cannot serve as a reason for revenge or an attempt to in any way punish those who signed it. This is illegal and punishable.

There is also a powerful argument from life experience. Characteristics have no effect on what is already perfect. This is just a mirror reflection of reality and nothing more.

Who has the right to draw up and sign a characteristic

Reviews from the place of residence are compiled by people who know the citizen at the everyday level and through communication:

• residents of apartment buildings who live with a citizen in the same entrance;
• residents of nearby houses, if this is the private sector;
• district police commissioner;
• representatives of management companies, homeowners associations, housing cooperatives in apartment buildings.

Residents of neighboring apartments draw up and sign a review. But it is not always possible to collect official opinions from the place of residence. The reasons are different: sometimes people do not want to leave personal information and a signature, are absent from home, communicate little, do not open doors, etc. If the document is required for an important matter, for example, for a court, then you will have to ask for an official request to be sent to the residents of neighboring apartments. In this case, the paper will be drawn up by the local district police officer. He will visit the residents, collect information, then certify and send to court.

IMPORTANT!

If the appraisal document is required for a serious matter, for example, in court, then it must be certified. Usually the signature of the district police officer and the seal of the management company are sufficient.

Characteristics of the place of request to the military registration and enlistment office

There are various types of troops in the Russian army, and in some cases, being in them has its own specifics. Characteristics of neighbors to the military registration and enlistment office are not mandatory, but can help to obtain additional information about the conscript or confirm existing information.

Example characteristics

Characteristics from place of residence

on Prokhorov I.E., living at st. Moskovskaya, 9, apt. 2

Ivanov Igor Ivanovich lives at st. Moskovskaya, 9, apt. 2 since 2002.

During the period of residence he showed himself on the positive side - he is sociable, polite, always ready to help, does not drink or smoke. Was not seen in conflicts.

He is married and has a 3-year-old daughter, Ivanova Kristina Igorevna. He is a good husband and father.

He took the initiative in arranging a playground in the yard and donated his own building materials.

/signature/ Gavrilova L.N. sq. 75

/signature/ Nikiforov S.D. sq. 54

/signature/ Vasilenko R.O. sq. 43

What form to use and what to write

The law does not provide a single template for how to correctly write a reference from neighbors - the information should be presented in a free style on sheet A 4. But follow the following generally accepted structure:

1. Addressee - data of the official or body for whom the paper is intended.
2. In the middle is the title of the document.
3. Information about the citizen - his passport details and address where he is registered and lives.
4. The main part - indicate how morally stable a person is, what are the relationships in the family and with other people living in the neighborhood, how he showed himself during meetings, events at his place of residence, etc.
5. Below I indicate the date, then my full name. everyone who participated in the preparation of the document, their apartment numbers (if an apartment building) or full addresses (if the private sector) and signatures.

Here's what a sample form looks like.

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Sample characteristics

A prerequisite for drawing up a characteristic is the certification of the document by the management company or housing office. The chairman of the THC board also has the right to certify.

The document becomes valid only after the signature of the head and the seal of the organization are affixed.

to court

The document is issued in the name of a specific judge or simply indicating the name of the court.

In the characterization from neighbors to the court, you must indicate:

• whether there were conflicts with a neighbor;
• whether the police were called in connection with his illegal behavior;
• whether the neighbor illegally seized common property;
• whether the citizen participates in public life;
• whether he is present at meetings at home or at the entrance;
• does he take part in the improvement of the local area and entrance;
• the marital status of the citizen and the characteristics of his family life are indicated.

Sample characteristics for the court

to the police

The police may need characterizing materials at the investigative stage. While a citizen has not yet received the status of a suspect or accused, he can provide complete information about himself.

This information can be of particular importance for choosing a preventive measure. For example, when deciding on house arrest or detention.

In judicial practice, there have been cases when characterizing information was taken into account when choosing a preventive measure.

In this type of characteristic, it is necessary to additionally focus on the presence of strong family ties. The document is issued in the name of the chief of police.

Sample characteristics for the police

to the military registration and enlistment office

Characteristic information at the military registration and enlistment office is necessary both for conscripts and for contract conscription. A character reference may be needed if the conscript does not want to undergo military service in the general manner. For example, for persons who wish to undergo alternative military service.

for guardianship

The guardianship department may need characterizing materials for a number of reasons:

• if the family wishes to adopt a child;
• if a citizen wants to adopt a teenager, but the guardianship department refuses for a good reason;
• if the issue of depriving the mother and father of parental rights is being decided;
• if the family is raising a child under their care;
• in a situation where a natural child has committed a crime or offense.

Example . Citizen R. decided to take custody of her minor nephew. But 15 years ago, a woman was prosecuted for drug possession. The guardianship department refused to issue an opinion. But citizen R. went to court and presented characterizing materials from the district police officer, from the therapist, from the residents of the house, and certificates from the drug treatment clinic. The information confirmed that the woman does not use drugs and is not registered at a drug treatment clinic. Neighbors describe her positively. There were no complaints about her.

Sample characteristics for the guardianship department

to work

One of the options for characteristics per person is materials for employment. The document can be written by the applicant himself (and signed by neighbors) or by contacting the chairman of the house council.

In practice, such a document is rarely required. But the employer may request information if the work is related to special social issues.

As a rule, a job reference is required in case of wrongful dismissal. In this way, a citizen can prove to the court that he is law-abiding.

for parole

Characteristic materials on a convicted person are often required to obtain parole. When filing a petition with the court, a good reference will play a positive role.

Consequences for assessors

It is important to remember that before deciding how to describe your neighbors, indicate only the information you are sure of. Courts or investigative authorities have the right to verify the information provided and interrogate the person who compiled the paper as a witness. Additionally, he has the right to interrogate friends and colleagues to verify the veracity of the document.

If a person slanders the person being characterized or, on the contrary, wants to give him a non-existent positive image, he will face liability for false information, including criminal liability. Punishment is provided under the following articles:

• Art. 128.1 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation - for libel;
• Art. 306 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation - for knowingly false denunciation;
• Art. 307 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation - for giving false testimony.

If there is no malicious intent, then to avoid problems, follow simple rules:

• thoroughly check all the data you provide;
• Before signing, read the text carefully and make sure it is correct;
• do not sign a blank paper, you do not know what data will be indicated, but answer you;
• if the description is limited to general phrases “did not participate”, “was not involved”, “not noticed in alcoholism”, put your signature only if you know the person well and are confident in the veracity of these statements;
• Be sure to clarify for what purpose the paper from the place of residence is being drawn up and where it will be sent.

How to write a characteristic in practice

The characteristics regarding a particular citizen are written in free form. However, there are some recommendations that will simplify the process of compiling it.

1. The initial text of the description should be written in draft form.
2. With the finished text, go around your neighbors and ask for their consent to sign the document. Those who agreed to take personal data.
3. It is worth typing the description on the computer. Printed text is better perceived.
4. The characterization must be kept objective.
5. Sign the form and certify it as stated above.

In some cases, the description is drawn up by the district police officer himself or a representative of the building management. Depending on who writes the text, the emphasis in the document differs. The district police officer mentions whether there have been cases of prosecution, the presence/absence of a criminal record. The house management representative has access to information about the timely payment of utilities and participation in the improvement of the local area.