Upon consideration of the special master’s second amended report and recommendation, the petition seeking a belated appeal of the judgment and sentence imposed on August 12, 2002, in Okaloosa County Circuit Court case numbers 2002-CF-506 and 2002-CF-685, is granted. Upon issuance of mandate in this cause, a copy of this opinion shall be provided to the clerk of the circuit court for treatment as a notice of appeal. See Fla. R.App. P. 9.141(e)(5)(D). If petitioner qualifies for appointed counsel, the trial court shall appoint counsel to represent petitioner on appeal.