June 9, 1998

Mr. Dexter J. Ray, Sr.

EF377384

Telfair State Prison

Post Office Box 549

Helena, Georgia 31037

Dear Mr. Ray:

Please be advised that there is no case docketed in the Court of Appeals in your name. Until a case is docketed in this Court, you should direct all communications to your attorney of record, if you have one, or the trial court.

I would suggest that you give careful consideration before dismissing your attorney in this matter. Appellate practice is a very complicated and precise area of the law, and failure to comply with the statutes regarding appeals or the rules of this Court could result in the dismissal of your appeal.

I am enclosing 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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Enclosure