April 10, 1998

Mr. William E. Taylor

EF375730 , A-2-125

Telfair State Prison

Post Office Box 549

Helena, Georgia 31037

RE:	A98A1273 . William Eugene Taylor v. The State

Dear Mr. Taylor:

I am in receipt of your letter of postmark date April 8, 1998 regarding the above referenced matter. Enclosed please find a copy of the rules of the Court of Appeals of Georgia.

As long as you are represented by counsel in this matter, you will not be permitted to file pleadings on your own behalf. According to our dockets, you are represented by Mr. Robert L. Ferguson, Lee Sexton & Associates, 137 West Mill Street, Suite B, Jonesboro, Georgia 30236.

If you have any questions or concerns about Mr. Ferguson's representation of you in this matter, you should contact him. I urge that you give careful consideration before dismissing Mr. Ferguson as your attorney. Statutes regarding appeals and the rules and procedures of the Court of Appeals of Georgia must be followed strictly. Failure to do so may result in the dismissal of your appeal.

Again, I strongly suggest that you discuss any concerns you have about Mr. Ferguson's representation with him. Until Mr. Ferguson files a Motion to Withdraw as Counsel in this Court, and until such time as that motion is granted, Mr. Ferguson will be deemed by this Court to be your legal representative in this matter.

Sincerely,

William L. Martin, III

Administrator/Clerk

Court of Appeals of Georgia

WLM , III/ld

Enclosure

cc: Mr Robert L. Ferguson