04/05/2022

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF MONTANA Case Number: DA 21-0575

DA 21-0575 _________________

IN THE MATTER OF: B.L., ORDER A Youth in Need of Care.

_________________ Appellant father of B.L. was granted an extension of time to file and serve his opening brief on or before March 16, 2022. Appellant father was advised that no further extensions of time would be granted. 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 April 18, 2022. No further extensions will be granted. 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 a copy of this Order to all counsel of record.

Electronically signed by: Mike McGrath Chief Justice, Montana Supreme Court April 5 2022