Letters from people in custody
Private correspondence, letters to family or legal representatives, letters to institutions and correspondence from a correctional facility.
Ukrainian ↔ Polish · TP/27/17
Ukrainian correspondence and handwritten documents
Translation of letters, complaints, requests, statements and handwritten Ukrainian documents, including correspondence from people in custody. Feasibility and timing depend on the handwriting, image quality and volume of material.
Vadym RekelSworn translator of Ukrainian · TP/27/17
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Readability and the intended recipient
Letters and handwritten explanations can appear in court, police, prosecution and prison-related matters or be required by a representative or family member. Send the best available copy and identify the recipient. Difficult handwriting is assessed from the actual material; unreadable words should not be guessed or inserted into the source.
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Material you can send for translation
Complaints and requests
Complaints, requests, applications, appeals and letters to courts, prosecutors, prison administrations or other authorities.
Statements and explanations
Personal statements, accounts, explanations, descriptions of events and documents prepared for a matter.
Handwritten material
Ukrainian handwriting, including more difficult scripts, marginal notes and corrections, subject to assessment of legibility.
Correspondence for case files
Letters, notes and attachments supplied to courts, police, prosecutors or law firms.
Criminal and prison-related documents
Material connected with criminal proceedings, enforcement of sentences, penitentiary matters and communication with authorities.
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What to include in your enquiry
- A photograph, scan, PDF or sample pages for an initial assessment.
- Complete page images, with margins, dates, signatures and annotations visible.
- The intended recipient and purpose of the translation.
- The pages or passages to be translated when the correspondence is extensive.
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From your enquiry to the completed translation
1. Send the material
Provide legible copies of every page within the proposed scope, including stamps, annotations and relevant attachments. For a large set, include a short list of files.
2. Explain its purpose
Specify the translation direction, recipient and deadline. Attach any instructions received from the court, authority, university, employer or legal representative.
3. Confirm the arrangements
After reviewing the material, we agree the scope, price and possible completion date, whether an original needs to be presented, and the form of the translation.
4. Arrange collection
Collection at the Kraków office requires an appointment. Any other delivery arrangements are agreed before work starts.
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Related services
Documents from Ukraine
Civil status records, diplomas, certificates and official documents.
Document translations →Court translations
Case files, judgments, decisions, records and procedural documents.
Court documents →Translations for law firms
Client documents, powers of attorney, correspondence and attachments.
Services for law firms →Digital material
Messages, screenshots, PDF reports, device data and cryptocurrency-related records.
Digital material translations →06 · The office
Prepare the source material
Clear scans and complete documents
Check pages, attachments, stamps and the source document before requesting a quotation.
Read the scanning guide →Messages, screenshots and PDFs
Define the scope, keep the chronology and distinguish file references.
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Discuss your documents with the office
Ukrainian into Polish or Polish into Ukrainian. Send a legible scan, photograph or PDF and tell us where the translation will be used and when you need it. We confirm the scope, price, delivery date and collection arrangements after reviewing the material.
The office is at ul. Kielecka 2/53, 31-526 Kraków. Visits are by appointment. Documents can be sent electronically for an initial quotation from anywhere in Poland.
Request a quotation
Prepare your enquiry and add the documents in your email application before sending.
Prepare an enquiry →Direct contact
+48 883 040 483 — discuss the documents, scope and timing with the translator.
Call the translator →Office
+48 735 753 383 — arrange an appointment, delivery of documents or collection.
Call the office →Practical answers
Practical answers
Can handwritten Ukrainian be translated?
Send a scan or photograph for assessment. Whether the work can be undertaken and how long it will take depend on the text’s legibility, image quality and volume.
Do you translate letters from people in custody?
Yes. The scope can include letters, complaints, requests, statements, explanations and other handwritten Ukrainian documents.
Can the translation be prepared for criminal proceedings?
Yes. Correspondence and handwriting can be translated for court, police, prosecution or penitentiary matters, or for a legal representative.
Can I request a translation from outside Kraków?
Yes. The office is in Kraków, but you can send documents electronically for an initial quotation from anywhere in Poland. We agree how to provide any originals and receive the completed translation for each assignment.
Which telephone number should I use?
Either number can be used for an enquiry. Call +48 883 040 483 to speak directly with the translator, or +48 735 753 383 for office arrangements, appointments and collection.