Memorandum

To:	All Clerk's Office Personnel
From:	William L. Martin, III
Subject:	Applications
Date:	August 7, 1998

Beginning with the 1999 docket year Bud Tirey will adjust the system so that applications are assigned equally to all judges, including the Chief Judge. This is a change from the current system.

In 1999 the Chief Judge will be on an equal random selection process for interlocutory and discretionary applications as are all the other judges. Of course, should the application be granted, when it comes in it will go back to the Chief Judge just like a granted application goes back to the other judges now.

If you have any questions about this matter, please see me or Bud.

Thank you.

cc:	Chief Judge Gary B. Andrews

Presiding Judge Edward H. Johnson

Judge G. Alan Blackburn