12/14/2021

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF MONTANA Case Number: DA 21-0412

No. DA 21-0412 STATE OF MONTANA, Plaintiff and Appellee, v. THOMAS JOE ELLSWORTH, Defendant and Appellant.

ORDER

Upon consideration of Appellant’s motion for extension of time, and good cause appearing, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Appellant is granted an extension of time to and including January 26, 2022, within which to prepare, file, and serve Appellant’s opening brief on appeal.

Electronically signed by: Mike McGrath Chief Justice, Montana Supreme Court December 14 2021