12/21/2023

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF MONTANA Case Number: OP 23-0681

No. OP 23-0681 DANIEL R. WOOD,

Petitioner,

v. BRIAN GOOTKIN,

Respondent.

ORDER

Upon consideration of Respondent’s motion for an extension of time, and good cause appearing therefor,

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Respondent is granted an extension of time to and including January 29, 2024, within which to prepare, file, and serve its response to the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus.

Electronically signed by:

Mike McGrath

Chief Justice, Montana Supreme Court

December 21 2023