Motion to extend the time to file a response is granted and the time is extended to and including February 13, 2023.

Motion to extend the time to file a response from January 13, 2023 to February 13, 2023, submitted to The Clerk.

Response Requested. (Due January 13, 2023)

DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 1/6/2023.

Brief amicus curiae of Montana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers filed.

Waiver of right of respondent Montana to respond filed.

Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due December 5, 2022)

Application (22A243) granted by Justice Kagan extending the time to file until November 2, 2022.

Application (22A243) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from October 3, 2022 to November 2, 2022, submitted to Justice Kagan.

Gene Deveraux, Petitioner, represented by Fred Anthony Rowley Jr.

Montana, Respondent, represented by Tammy K. Plubell

Montana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Amicus Curiae, represented by Michael J. Sherwood