State v. McKnight

06/10/2024

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF MONTANA Case Number: DA 24-0360

DA 24-0360 _________________ STATE OF MONTANA, Plaintiff and Appellee, v. ORDER JOSHUA MCKNIGHT, Defendant and Appellant. _________________ Abigail Coburn, counsel for Appellant Joshua McKnight, has filed a Motion to Withdraw as Appellant’s counsel and appoint the Appellate Defender Division (ADD) to represent Appellant in his appeal because Appellant lacks the financial means to maintain private representation on appeal.

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Motion to Withdraw is GRANTED.

The Appellate Defender Division shall have until July 8, 2024, to file either a notice of appearance or a motion to rescind this Order appointing counsel. In the event the Appellant qualifies for appointed counsel, the Appellate Defender Division shall immediately order transcripts.

The Clerk is directed to provide a copy of this Order to counsel of record, to Appellant Joshua McKnight, and to the Appellate Defender Division.

Electronically signed by: Mike McGrath Chief Justice, Montana Supreme Court June 10 2024