07/31/2023

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF MONTANA Case Number: OP 23-0245

No. OP 23-0245 CARL M. ANKENY, Petitioner, v. PETER BLUDWORTH, Warden, Crossroads Correctional Center, Respondent.

ORDER Upon consideration of the State’s motion for a 30-day extension of time, and good cause appearing therefor, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Respondent is granted an extension of time to and including September 6, 2023, within which to prepare, file, and serve the State’s response to the petition.

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