March 17, 1998

Mr. Lamont Bethel

EF385875 , NA-121

Coastal State Prison

Post Office Box 7150

Garden City, Georgia 31408

RE:	A98A0638 .	Lamont Bethel v. The State

Dear Mr. Bethel:

I am in receipt of your letter of postmark date March 12, 1998. Please be advised that the above referenced matter was docketed on November 18, 1997. The case has been briefed by both sides. The Court will dispose of the matter by order or opinion on or before mid July, 1998.

Please direct all future correspondence and communications to your attorney of record, Mr. Paul O. Farr, Ellis, Easterlin , Peagler , Gatewood and Skipper, Attorneys-at-Law, 410 West Lamar Street, Post Office Box 488, Americus , Georgia 31709.

Sincerely,

William L. Martin, III

Administrator/Clerk

Court of Appeals of Georgia

WLM , III/ld

cc:	Mr. Paul O. Farr