Matter of M.W.A.H., YINC

02/18/2025

IN THE SUPREME COURT FOR THE STATE OF MONTANA Case Number: DA 24-0634

No. DA 24-0634 IN THE MATTER OF: M.W.A.H., A Youth In Need Of Care.

ORDER Counsel for Appellant has filed a second motion for extension of time to file Appellant’s opening brief. In his affidavit filed with the motion, counsel maintains that he has not had time to review this matter, and that he may file a motion for consolidation of compaion case DA 24-0633, Matter of I.R.S., YINC.

This Court gives expedited consideration of youth in need of care matters, and the Court’s Order of January 9, 2025, stated no further extensions would be granted.

IT IS ORDERED that Appellant has until March 7, 2025, to file the opening brief in this matter. If the brief is not filed by that date, counsel shall appear in person before this Court on March 11, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. to show cause as to why the brief has not been filed. .

Electronically signed by: Cory Swanson Chief Justice, Montana Supreme Court February 18 2025