07/27/2021
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF MONTANF1LECase Number: PR 06-0544
PR 06-0544
JUL 27 2021
Bowen Greenwood
Clerk of Supreme Court
IN RE PETITION OF MELISSA BATES FOR State of Montana
REINSTATEMENT TO ACTIVE STATUS IN THE ORDER
BAR OF MONTANA
Melissa Bates has petitioned the Court for reinstatement to active status in the State
Bar of Montana. Bates was placed on inactive status on July 1, 2021, for failing to comply
with the Rules for Continuing Legal Education for the reporting year ending March 31,
2021. Attachcd to the Petition is a letter from the State Bar stating that Bates has now
completed all CLE requirements for that reporting year. The Petition states that Bates is
not currcntly subject to disciplinary proceedings and has not committed any acts or
omissions sanctionable under the Rules of Professional Conduct while on inactive status.
Good cause appearing,
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the petition of Melissa Bates for reinstatement to
active status in the State Bar of Montana is GRANTED. t ipon payment of any remaining
dues, fees, and the state license tax to the State Bar of Montana, Bates shall be reinstated.
The Clerk is directed to provide copies of this order to the Petitioner and the State
Bar of Montana.
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DATED this day of July, 2021.
Chief Justic
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Petition for Reinstatement (not voluntary)
Combined Opinion