Matter of Calling District Judges to Service

ORIGINAL 05/28/2021 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF MONTANA Case Number: PR 07-0011 PR 07-0011 FILED MAY 2 8 2021 Bowen Greenwood Clerk of Suprerne Court State of Montana IN THE MATTER OF CALLING A DISTRICT ORDER JUDGE TO ACTIVE SERVICE Eighth Judicial District Judge Michele R. Levine presided over Glacier County Cause No. DV-19-31, Champ v. Oilfield Lumber & Supply in the Ninth Judicial District. Pursuant to the Senate's adverse action to Judge Levine's confirmation, she can no longer preside over this matter, and the Honorable John A. Kutzman has agreed to assume jurisdiction. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED: 1. The Honorable John A.Kutzman is hereby authorized to assist the Ninth Judicial District of the State of Montana and shall assume judicial authority of Glacier County Cause No. DV-19-31, Champ v. Oilfield Lumber & Supply. 2. Judge Kutzman is hereby authorized to proceed with any and all necessary hearings, opinions, and orders, including final resolution of said matter. 3. A copy of this Order shall be filed with the Clerk of Court of Glacier County, with the request that this Order be sent to all counsel of record in Cause No. DV-19-31, Champ v. Oilfield Lumber & Supply. A copy ofthis Order shall be provided to the Honorable John A. Kutzman and Beth McLaughlin, Supreme Court Administrator. This Order is entered by the Chief Justice pursuant to Article VII, Section 6(3) of the 1972 Montana Constitution, and statutes enacted in conformity therewith and in implementation thereof. DATED this e day of May,2021. Chief Justice