(ORDER LIST: 528 U.S.)

TUESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2000

CERTIORARI GRANTED

99-423 ALSBROOK, CHRISTOPHER V. ARKANSAS, ET AL.

The petition for a writ of certiorari is granted limited

to Question 1 presented by the petition. The case is

consolidated with No. 98-829, Florida Department of

Corrections v. Dickson, and a total of one hour is

allotted for oral argument. The brief of petitioner is to be

filed with the Clerk and served upon opposing counsel on or

before 3 p.m., Friday, March 3, 2000. The brief of

respondents is to be filed with the Clerk and served upon

opposing counsel on or before 3 p.m., Friday, March 31, 2000.

A reply brief, if any, is to be filed with the Clerk and

served upon opposing counsel on or before 3 p.m., Monday,

April 17, 2000. Rule 29.2 does not apply.