October 7, 1997

Ms. Jeanne Stroening

6884 Allen Circle, #16

Norcross, Georgia 30093

Dear Ms. Stroening :

I am in receipt of your facsimile transmittal dated October 2, 1997 directed to Chief Judge Gary B. Andrews and other judges of this Court regarding certain Acts of the Georgia General Assembly. Please be advised that under the Code of Judicial Conduct and the rules and procedures of the Court of Appeals of Georgia, the judges are prohibited from communicating with parties about matters or issues which may come before this Court for decision.

The Court cannot answer the questions contained in your facsimile transmittal. The Court does not issue advisory opinions. The statutes stand as they are written, and may be interpreted by the appellate courts if they are brought before the Court of Appeals of Georgia or the Supreme Court as an enumerated error in an appeal. I apologize that the Court is not able to respond to your inquiries. However, you may wish to direct your questions to the Attorney General of Georgia of the State Law Department.

Sincerely,

William L. Martin, III

Administrator/Clerk

Court of Appeals of Georgia

WLM , III/ld

cc:	Chief Judge Gary B. Andrews

Presiding Judge Marion T. Pope, Jr.

Judge Edward H. Johnson

Judge G. Alan Blackburn

Judge J.D. Smith