05/30/2024 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF MONTANA OP 24-0330 Case Number: OP 24-0330

_________________ CLAY LEVI COLE FRASER, Petitioner, v. ORDER MONTANA EIGHTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, CASCADE COUNTY, THE HONORABLE DAVID J. GRUBICH, PRESIDING, Respondent. _________________

Petitioner Clay Levi Cole Fraser seeks a writ of supervisory control over the Eighth Judicial District Court, Cascade County, in its Cause No. DC-23-753. Fraser alleges that the court erred by denying his motion for substitution of judge.

Having reviewed the Petition and the challenged Order, we deem it appropriate to obtain a summary response. In accordance with M. R. App. P. 14(7), IT IS THERFORE ORDERED that the Eighth Judicial District Court, and the State of Montana, or both, are granted 30 days from the date of this Order to prepare, file, and serve a response(s) to the petition for writ of supervisory control in Cause No. DC-23-753.

The Clerk is directed to provide immediate notice of this Order to counsel for Petitioner, all parties in the Eighth Judicial District Court, Cascade County, Cause No. DC-23-753, and the Honorable David J. Grubich, presiding.

Electronically signed by: Dirk Sandefur Justice, Montana Supreme Court May 30 2024