06/26/2024

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF MONTANA Case Number: DA 22-0170

DA 22-0170 _________________ STATE OF MONTANA, Plaintiff and Appellee, v. ORDER NED BRYANT GARDNER, 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 Jason Marks, District Judge.

For the Court,

Electronically signed by: Mike McGrath Chief Justice, Montana Supreme Court June 26 2024