January 5, 1999

Mr. Chris Bruce

Robert L. Patten Detention Center

Post Office Box 278, 10th Street

Lakeland, Georgia 31635

Dear Mr. Bruce:

In response to your correspondence received in this office we do not have a case styled in your name pending in this Court.

Until a case is docketed in this Court, all communications and questions regarding the status of your case should be directed to your attorney of record, if you have one, or to the trial court from which you are appealing.

If you are attempting to file an application for discretionary appeal, you will need to follow the procedures as set out in OCGA Section 5-6-35 and follow the rules of the Court of Appeals of Georgia. I have enclosed a copy of the rules for your convenience.

Sincerely,

William L. Martin, III

Administrator/Clerk

Court of Appeals of Georgia

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Enclosure