August 24, 1998

Mr. Abner Clark Mackey

EF380411 , K1-70

Valdosta State Prison

Post Office Box 310

Valdosta, Georgia 31603

RE:	A98A1993 .	Abner Clark Mackey v. The State

Dear Mr. Mackey :

I am in receipt of your letter of postmark date August 19, 1998 regarding the above referenced matter. Please be advised that the above appeal was docketed on June 3, 1998. The docketing notice was mailed to you at the above address. I cannot state why you have not received the docketing notice. I have enclosed a copy of the docketing notice for your review.

On July 15, 1998, the Court under my stamped signature, ordered you to file. The appellant's brief was received on July 23, along with a supplemental brief which was received on July 23 and another supplemental brief received on July 31. The brief of appellee was received on August 3, 1998.

A supplemental letter site was received on behalf of the appellant on August 12 and a reply brief was received on August 14. The case is presently before the Court for consideration. After the Court disposes of the matter, either by order or opinion, a copy of same will be sent to you at the above address. Should you change your address prior to receiving a copy of the Court's disposition, please notify the Court of that fact.

You asked that the Court take jurisdiction of this matter. Please be advised that the jurisdiction of this appeal is before the Court of Appeals of Georgia. However, this Court has no authority to order or direct officials of the Department of Corrections in regard to the administration of inmates in their custody.

I have enclosed a copy of the rules of the Court of Appeals for your review.

Sincerely,

William L. Martin, III

Administrator/Clerk

Court of Appeals of Georgia

WLM , III/ld

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