GIPSON v. COMMISSIONER OF CORRECTION

The petitioner Bernard Gipson's petition for certification for appeal from the Appellate Court, 54 Conn. App. 400 (AC 17745), is granted, limited to the following issues:

"Does a criminal defendant have a constitutional right to the assistance of counsel in connection with a petition for certification to the Supreme Court?"

"Does a criminal defendant have a state statutory right to the assistance of counsel in connection with a petition for certification to the Supreme Court?"

The Supreme Court docket number is SC 16216.

James J. Ruane, in support of the petition.

Michele C. Lukban, assistant state's attorney, in opposition.