12/16/2021

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF MONTANA Case Number: DA 21-0319

No. DA 21-0319 CECIL THOMAS RICE,

Petitioner and Appellant,

v. STATE OF MONTANA,

Respondent and Appellee.

GRANT OF EXTENSION

Upon consideration of Appellee’s motion for a 30-day extension of time, and good cause appearing therefor, Appellee is granted an extension of time to and including January 17, 2022, within which to prepare, serve, and file the State’s response. TKP Electronically signed by:

Bowen Greenwood

Clerk of the Supreme Court

December 16 2021