07/24/2024

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF MONTANA Case Number: DA 24-0096

DA 24-0096 _________________ STATE OF MONTANA, Plaintiff and Appellee, v. ORDER JOHN D RUNKLE, Defendant and Appellant. _________________ Pursuant to the Internal Operating Rules of this Court, this cause is classified for submission on briefs to a five-justice panel of this Court.

The Clerk is directed to provide a copy hereof to John D Runkle, to all counsel of record and to the Honorable Matthew J. Cuffe, District Judge.

For the Court,

Electronically signed by: Mike McGrath Chief Justice, Montana Supreme Court July 24 2024