07/31/2023

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF MONTANA Case Number: DA 23-0410

DA 23-0410 _________________

IN THE MATTER OF: P.P. ORDER A Youth in Need of Care.

_________________ Hertha L. Lund, counsel for Appellant Mother, has moved the Court to withdraw as counsel and for appointment of counsel from the Appellate Defender Division. Counsel states that Appellate Mother has been sentenced to twenty years in prison and is indigent.

IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that the motion to withdraw as counsel is GRANTED.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the motion for appointment of counsel is GRANTED. The Appellate Defender Division shall have thirty (30) days from the date of this Order within which to file either a Notice of Appearance or a motion to rescind this Order appointing counsel. In the event Appellant qualifies for appointed counsel, the Appellate Defender Division shall immediately order any additional transcripts if they have not been already ordered.

The Clerk is directed to provide a copy of this Order to counsel of record, to the Appellate Defender Division, and to Appellate Mother personally.

Electronically signed by: Mike McGrath Chief Justice, Montana Supreme Court July 31 2023