02/08/2023

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF MONTANA Case Number: DA 21-0261

DA 21-0261 _________________

IN THE MATTER OF: J.D.L., ORDER Respondent 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 Deborah Kim Christopher, District Judge.

For the Court,

Electronically signed by: Mike McGrath Chief Justice, Montana Supreme Court February 8 2023