.1 01/17/2023

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF MONTANA Case Number: DA 22-0347

DA 22-0347 FLED STATE OF MONTANA, JAN 11 2023 Bowen G Plaintiff and Appellee, C. SL .Drerne Court a of Montana

v. ORDER MATTHEW RYAN AILER, Defendant and Appellant.

Appellant Matthew Ryan Ailer has filed a motion for leave to file an overlength brief. The State of Montana opposes the motion.

IT IS ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED. Appellant's brief shall not exceed 12,500 words, proportionately spaced.

DATED this / day ofJanuary, 2023.

For the Court,

Chief Justice