03/02/2023

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF MONTANA Case Number: DA 22-0124 Supreme Court Cause No. DA 22-0124

STATE OF MONTANA, Plaintiff and Appellee, vs. RICHARD WAYNE SPARKS, Defendant and Appellant.

MOTION TO DISMISS DUE TO APPELLANT’S DEATH

Upon consideration of Counsel’s motion to dismiss the above- entitled cause due to Appellant’s death, and good cause appearing, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the above matter is hereby DISMISSED with prejudice.

UNOPPOSED MOTION TO DISMISS DUE TO APPELLANT’S DEATH PAGE Electronically 1. by: signed Mike McGrath Chief Justice, Montana Supreme Court March 2 2023