08/31/2022

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF MONTANA Case Number: DA 20-0138

DA 20-0138 _________________ STATE OF MONTANA, Plaintiff and Appellee, v. ORDER WILLIAM CURTIS SMALL, Defendant and Appellant. _________________ Pursuant to the Internal Operating Rules of this Court, this cause is classified for submission on briefs to a five-justice panel of this Court.

The Clerk is directed to provide a copy hereof to all counsel of record and to the Honorable John W. Larson, District Judge.

For the Court,

Electronically signed by: Mike McGrath Chief Justice, Montana Supreme Court August 31 2022