06/21/2021

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF MONTANA Case Number: DA 21-0059

DA 21-0059 _________________ STATE OF MONTANA, Plaintiff and Appellee, v. ORDER THOMAS RICHARD FERRIS, Defendant and Appellant. _________________ The record was filed for purposes of this appeal on May 6, 2021. The opening brief is now overdue.

THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED that Appellant shall prepare, file, and serve the opening brief on appeal no later than July 16, 2021. Failure to file the brief within that time will result in dismissal of this appeal with prejudice and without further notice.

The Clerk is directed to provide copies of this Order to Appellant Thomas Richard Ferris and to all counsel of record.

Electronically signed by: Mike McGrath Chief Justice, Montana Supreme Court June 21 2021