05/23/2022

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF MONTANA Case Number: DA 22-0096

DA 22-0096 _________________ STATE OF MONTANA, Plaintiff and Appellee, v. ORDER AARON JOEL OLIPHANT, Defendant and Appellant. _________________ The record was filed for purposes of this appeal on March 31, 2022. 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 June 20, 2022. 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 Aaron Joel Oliphant and to all counsel of record.

Electronically signed by: Mike McGrath Chief Justice, Montana Supreme Court May 23 2022