05/10/2023

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF MONTANA Case Number: DA 22-0224

DA 22-0224 _________________ STATE OF MONTANA, Plaintiff and Appellee, v. ORDER AMIEL JON GARDIPE, JR. Defendant and Appellant. _________________ Appellant Amiel Jon Gardipe, Jr., was granted an extension of time to file and serve the opening brief on or before May 1, 2023. The opening brief is now overdue.

IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that Appellant shall prepare, file, and serve the opening brief on appeal no later than May 30, 2023. Failure to file the brief within that time will result in dismissal of this appeal with prejudice and without further notice.

The Clerk is directed to provide copies of this Order to all counsel of record.

Electronically signed by: Mike McGrath Chief Justice, Montana Supreme Court May 10 2023