August 24, 1998

Mr. Dexter J. Ray, Sr.

EF377384

Telfair State Prison

Post Office Box 549

Helena, Georgia 31037

Dear Mr. Ray:

In response to your correspondence received in this office we do not have a case styled in your name pending in this Court. We are therefore returning your documents to you.

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.

Please be advised that the notice of appeal is filed with the clerk of the trial court. The clerk of the trial court will prepare the record and transcript and forward same to the Court of Appeals for docketing. When the case is docketed in the Court of Appeals, a docketing notice will be sent to all parties with a briefing schedule.

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

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