State v. M. Smith ( 2023 )

10/17/2023 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF MONTANA Case Number: DA 23-0488 DA 23-0488 _________________ STATE OV MONTANA, Plaintiff and Appellee, v. ORDER MICHAEL SMITH, Defendant and Appellant. _________________ Carl B. Jensen Jr., counsel for Appellant Michael Smith has moved the Court to withdraw as counsel and for appointment of counsel from the Appellate Defender Division. Counsel states that Appellant no longer wants his services. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that the motion to withdraw as counsel is GRANTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the motion for appointment of counsel is GRANTED. The Appellate Defender Division shall have thirty (30) days from the date of this Order within which to file either a Notice of Appearance or a motion to rescind this Order appointing counsel. In the event Appellant qualifies for appointed counsel, the Appellate Defender Division shall immediately order any additional transcripts if they have not been already ordered. The Clerk is directed to provide a copy of this Order to counsel of record, to the Appellate Defender Division, and to Appellant Michael Smith personally. Electronically signed by: Mike McGrath Chief Justice, Montana Supreme Court September 5 2023