04/28/2022

Case Number: OP 22-0139 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF MONTANA Case No. OP 22-0139

RHONDA LINDQUIST and OFFICE OF STATE PUBLIC DEFENDER, Petitioner, -vs- ORDER MONTANA THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, Respondent.

A motion was filed seeking leave for the Montana County Attorney's Association to file an Amicus Curiae brief in this proceeding. Counsel for the parties having no objection, and good cause appearing therefrom, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED: 1. The Montana County Attorney's Association may file an Amicus Curiae brief 2. The Amicus Curiae brief is due on May 25, 2022.

DATED this day of ,2022.

CHIEF JUSTICE cc: Peter Habein Timothy Strauch Emily Jones L. Randall Bishop

Electronically signed by: Mike McGrath Chief Justice, Montana Supreme Court April 28 2022