09/30/2022 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF MONTANA Case Number: DA 22-0170 No. DA 22-0170 STATE OF MONTANA, Plaintiff and Appellee, v. NED BRYANT GARDNER, Defendant and Appellant. ORDER Upon consideration of Appellant’s motion for extension of time, and good cause appearing, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Appellant is granted an extension of time to and including November 7, 2022, within which to prepare, file, and serve Appellant’s opening brief on appeal. Electronically signed by: Mike McGrath Chief Justice, Montana Supreme Court September 30 2022