02/12/2025

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF MONTANA Case Number: DA 22-0567

DA 22-0567 _________________ STATE OF MONTANA, Plaintiff and Appellee, v. ORDER LESLIE DEAN ERNST, 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 Donald L. Harris, District Judge.

For the Court,

Electronically signed by: Cory Swanson Chief Justice, Montana Supreme Court February 12 2025