The 10-day notice letter is one of your most crucial evidence documents, and it may assist or hinder your case. The topic of the lawsuit is laid forth in the parents' 10-day warning letter. The following ideas should be considered when writing the letter: what claims are being made against the parent/s; what actions are they asking to take by the school district; and what rights does the student have under the law. The purpose of the letter is twofold: first, to give the other party time to resolve the issue before filing a lawsuit, and second, to let them know that you are taking action based on their refusal to do so. It is important to note that even if you send the letter via certified mail with return receipt requested, the recipient can refuse to accept the delivery and not hear from you again. In this case, you will need to file a missing person's report with the local police department. If you send the letter via regular mail, it should be sent to the address listed on file with the school district. You can find this information in a variety of places with contact information for the school including online school directories, print copies of the student handbook, and phone books. If you cannot locate an address, you can email us at letters@miller-kanner.com.