December 15, 1998

Mr. Buster O'Neal , Jr.

EF306208

Telfair State Prison

Post Office Box 549

Helena, Georgia 31037

RE:	A99A0451 . Buster O'Neal , Jr. v. The State

Dear Mr. O'Neal :

I am in receipt of your letter regarding the above referenced matter. Please be advised that the above appeal was docketed in the Court of Appeals on October 21, 1998. The Court has received the brief of appellant and enumeration of errors, brief of appellee and reply brief of appellant. The case is currently pending before the Court of Appeals of Georgia. As soon as this Court renders a decision in this matter, a copy of the Court's order or opinion will be mailed to you at the above inside address. Should you change your address before you receive the Court's opinion, please notify this office of that fact.

I am unable to answer your questions concerning the District Court. I assume you are referring to the Federal District Court.

If you are asking about a certificate of probable cause to apply for habeas corpus relief, please be advised that the Supreme Court of Georgia, not the Court of Appeals, has jurisdiction over state habeas corpus matters.

Sincerely,

William L. Martin, III

Administrator/Clerk

Court of Appeals of Georgia

WLM , III/ld