04/24/2024

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF MONTANA DA 22-0083 _________________ STATE OF MONTANA, Plaintiff and Appellee, v. ORDER WES LEE WHITAKER, 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 all counsel of record and to the Honorable John W. Larson, District Judge.

For the Court,

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