01/30/2023

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF MONTANA Case Number: DA 22-0030

No. DA 22-0030 STATE OF MONTANA, Plaintiff and Appellee, v. CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL WELCH, Defendant and Appellant.

ORDER

Upon consideration of Appellant’s motion for extension of time, and good cause appearing, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Appellant is granted an extension of time to and including March 8, 2023, within which to prepare, file, and serve Appellant’s opening brief on appeal.

Electronically signed by: Mike McGrath Chief Justice, Montana Supreme Court January 30 2023