j ORIGINAL 08/26/2024

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF MONTANA Case Number: PR 07-0011

PR 07-0011

IN THE MATTER OF CALLING A RETIRED DISTRICT JUDGE TO ACTIVE SERVICE ORDER

Honorable Elizabeth A. Best, Judge of the District Court for the Eighth Judicial District of the State of Montana, has requested the assistance of retired District Judge James A. Manley to assume jurisdiction of Eighth Judicial District Court Cause No. DC-2024-6, State v. Ryerson.

Judge Manley has retired under the provisions of the Montana Judges' Retirement System and, being subject to call for duty pursuant to § 19-5-103(a) and (b), MCA, has advised that he is agreeable to assisting the Eighth Judicial District Court with the above-listed matter.

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED: 1. Honorable James A. Manley, retired District Judge, is hereby called to active service in the District Court of the Eighth Judicial District of the State of Montana, to assume judicial authority of Cause No. DC-2024-6, State v. Ryerson, and is hereby authorized to proceed with any and all necessary hearings, opinions, and orders, including final resolution of said matter.

2. For all active service, Judge Manley shall be paid the salaiy compensation to which he is entitled by § 19-5-103(2)(b), MCA, and actual expenses, if any, shall be reimbursed.

3. A copy of this Order shall be filed with the Clerk of Court for Cascade County, with the request that this Order be sent to all counsel of record in the above-listed matter.

FILED AUG 2 6 2024 Bowen Greenwood Clerk of Supreme Court State of Montana 4. A copy of this Order shall also be furnished to Honorable Elizabeth A. Best, Honorable Matthew J. Cuffe, Honorable James A. Manley, and to Cathy Pennie, Office of the Supreme Court Administrator.

The ChiefJustice enters this Order pursuant to Article VII, Section 6(3) of the 1972 Montana Constitution, and statutes enacted in conformity therewith and in implementation thereof.

Y\'' DATED this -C__ 6 day of August, 2024.

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