State v. B. Mefford

DA 20-0330 ·Direct Appeal ·Criminal ·Closed
Docket DA 20-0330
Type Direct Appeal — Sexual Abuse of Children
Classification Criminal
Outcome Reversed
Lower court case DC 18-183
Lower court judge Hon. Kurt Krueger

Key dates

Closed Sep 30, 2022
Classified Jun 29, 2022
Appeal filed Jun 20, 2020
Record filed Jul 29, 2020
Oral argument Feb 17, 2022
Briefing ended May 31, 2022
Opinion issued Sep 27, 2022
Briefing started Jul 23, 2021
Transcript filed Jul 23, 2021
Sent to the court Jun 1, 2022
Submitted for decision Feb 17, 2022
Appellant Reply Brief Filed May 31, 2022
Appellant Opening Brief Filed Oct 29, 2021
Appellee Response Brief Filed Apr 15, 2022

Calculated

from the docket dates
Appeal filed to briefing start 398
Briefing days 311
Briefing start to opening brief filed 97
Classified to Opinion 90
Close of briefing to sent to court 0
Filing date to Opinion 829
Filing date to closed 832
Opening to response 168
Opinion to closed 3
Oral argument to Opinion 221
Response to reply 45
Sent to court to classified 28
Sent to court to oral argument 103
Submitted for decision to Opinion 118

Tags

Amicus requested Closed En Banc Final Order Issued Oral Argument Published opinion Reversed

Parties

Appellee
State of Montana
Represented by Eileen Joyce
Appellant
Bradley Mefford
Represented by Kristen Lorraine Peterson

Opinion

State v. B. Mefford, 2022 MT 185

Reversed on September 27, 2022, in a 4 to 3 published opinion.

Events

most recent first
Record - DC Record Return Card Filed Oct 7, 2022 1:46 PM Record
Record - DC Record Returned to District Court (Exhibits only) Sep 30, 2022 3:43 PM Record
Event - Case Closed Sep 30, 2022 3:43 PM Closing Notice
Notice - Outgoing - Opinion Release Notice Issued Sep 30, 2022 3:34 PM Notice - Outgoing
Notice - Outgoing - Remittitur Issued Sep 30, 2022 3:33 PM Closing Notice
Order to issue Remittitur immediately Sep 30, 2022 3:28 PM Order - Other
Motion - Unopposed - For Immediate Remittitur Sep 30, 2022 12:07 PM Motion
Opinion - Published - Justice Baker, reversed Sep 27, 2022 3:10 PM Opinion
Order - Classified - En Banc Jun 29, 2022 11:48 AM Classifying Notice
Event - Case Sent to Court Jun 1, 2022 8:07 AM Classifying Notice
Notice - Outgoing - Appellant's Reply Brief Filed Jun 1, 2022 8:06 AM Notice - Outgoing
Brief - Appellant Reply May 31, 2022 12:29 PM Appellant Reply Brief
Order - Grant - Extension of Time - Appellant is given an extension of time until May 31, 2022, to prepare, file, and serve the Appellant's reply brief Apr 20, 2022 3:36 PM Order - Extension
Motion - Unopposed - Extension of Time - Appellant's Reply Brief (First Request 30 Days) Apr 20, 2022 2:51 PM Motion
Notice - Outgoing - Appellee's Brief Filed Apr 19, 2022 4:25 PM Notice - Outgoing
Brief - Appellee's Response Apr 15, 2022 3:32 PM Appellee Response Brief
Order - Grant - Extension of Time - Appellee is granted until April 8, 2022 to file the response brief Feb 23, 2022 5:31 PM Order - Extension
Motion - Unopposed - Motion and Affidavit for Second or Subsequent Extension - Appellee's Brief Feb 23, 2022 1:43 PM Motion
Order - Oral Argument - Amending Schedule - Oral set for 4/8/22 is CANCELED a new classification order will be issued in the future Feb 17, 2022 4:03 PM Order - Other
Notice acknowledging receipt of Oral Argument Classification Order (Peterson) Feb 10, 2022 4:11 PM Notice
Notice acknowledging receipt of Oral Argument Classification Order (Krauss) Feb 10, 2022 10:45 AM Notice
Order -Appellee is granted an extension of time to and including March 9, 2022, within which to prepare, serve, and file its Response Brief. Appellant is granted an extension of time to and including March 30, 2022, within which to serve his Reply Brief together with providing paper copies on said date Feb 7, 2022 5:18 PM Order - Extension
Motion - Unopposed - Extension of Time - Brief (Joint Request) Feb 7, 2022 4:19 PM Motion
Notice - Outgoing - Oral Argument Scheduled Feb 3, 2022 11:24 AM Notice - Outgoing
Order - Classified - Oral Argument - Friday, April 8, 2022, at 10:30 a.m., Strand Union Building, Ballroom A, Montana State University, Bozeman, Montana, introduction to oral argument at 10:00 a.m Feb 3, 2022 9:51 AM Classifying Notice
Notice - Outgoing - Amicus (ACLU) Brief Filed Jan 21, 2022 1:51 PM Notice - Outgoing
Brief - Amicus (ACLU) Jan 21, 2022 10:51 AM Amicus Brief
Order - Deficiencies-Brief - the ACLU Amicus Brief returned to comply with Rule (6)(b)(v) - cover page Jan 20, 2022 2:26 PM Order - Deficiency
Order - Pro Hac Vice - Allow Participation - the application of BRETT MAX KAUFMAN to appear pro hac vice is GRANTED Jan 7, 2022 3:31 PM Order - Other
Motion - Pro Hac Vice - State Bar Certification and Application - Brett Max Kaufman, ACLU Foundation, New York, New York. - copy to Court Jan 7, 2022 1:31 PM Motion
Order - Amicus-Grant Participation - ACLU of Montana Foundation, Inc. and the American Civil Liberties Union's Motion for Leave to Participate as Amici Curiae, it is hereby GRANTED. Amici Curiae shall file their brief on January 19, 2022 Dec 16, 2021 4:22 PM Order - Other
Order - Grant - Extension of Time - Appellee is granted an extension of time to and including February 28, 2022, within which to prepare, serve, and file its response brief Dec 16, 2021 3:58 PM Order - Extension
Motion - Unopposed - Amicus - Leave to Participate - ACLU of Montana Foundation and the American Civil Liberties Union Dec 16, 2021 2:48 PM Motion
Motion - Unopposed - Motion and Affidavit for Second or Subsequent Extension - Appellee, State of Montana, respectfully requests a 60-day extension of time until February 28, 2022, in which to prepare, serve, and file its response brief Dec 16, 2021 2:25 PM Motion
Extension - Appellee is granted an extension of time to and including December 28, 2021, within which to prepare, serve, and file the State's response Dec 1, 2021 4:07 PM Extension
Motion - Unopposed - Extension of Time - Brief (First Request 30 Days) - Appellee Response Brief Dec 1, 2021 2:34 PM Motion
Notice - Outgoing - Brief Filed Oct 29, 2021 1:23 PM Notice - Outgoing
Brief - Appellant's Opening Oct 29, 2021 9:51 AM Appellant Opening Brief
Order - the Motion to Examine Sealed Exhibits is GRANTED Oct 7, 2021 3:25 PM Order - Other
Motion to Examine Sealed Exhibits Oct 7, 2021 9:33 AM Motion
Order - Grant - Extension of Time - Appellant is granted an extension of time to and including October 29, 2021, within which to prepare, file, and serve opening brief Sep 24, 2021 4:30 PM Order - Extension
Motion - Unopposed - Motion and Affidavit for Second or Subsequent Extension (Appellant Opening) Sep 22, 2021 11:42 AM Motion
Order - Grant - Extension of Time - Appellant is granted an extension of time to and including September 29, 2021, within which to prepare, file, and serve Appellant's opening brief Aug 24, 2021 4:11 PM Order - Extension
Motion - Unopposed - Motion and Affidavit for Second or Subsequent Extension to file Appellant's Brief Aug 23, 2021 4:08 PM Motion
Notice - Outgoing - Transcript Filed Jul 23, 2021 1:43 PM Transcript
Electronic Transcript Filed of January 7, 2019 hearing Jul 23, 2021 1:09 PM Other
Order - Grant - Extension of Time - Appellant is granted until August 30, 2021 to file the opening brief Jul 22, 2021 4:40 PM Order - Extension
Motion - Unopposed - Motion and Affidavit for Second or Subsequent Extension - Appellant's Opening Brief Jul 22, 2021 1:40 PM Motion
Order - Appellant is granted an extension of time to and including July 30, 2021, within which to prepare, file, and serve Appellant's opening brief on appeal Jun 23, 2021 4:38 PM Order - Extension
Motion - Unopposed - Motion and Affidavit for Second or Subsequent Extension (Appellant Opening) Jun 23, 2021 1:49 PM Motion
Order - Appellant is granted an extension of time to and including June 30, 2021, within which to prepare, file, and serve Appellant's opening brief May 24, 2021 4:48 PM Order - Extension
Motion - Unopposed - Motion and Affidavit for Second or Subsequent Extension to file Appellant's Brief May 24, 2021 2:50 PM Motion
Order - Appellant is granted an extension of time to and including May 31, 2021, within which to prepare, file, and serve Appellant's opening brief Apr 26, 2021 3:03 PM Order - Extension
Motion - Unopposed - Motion and Affidavit for Second or Subsequent Extension to file Appellant's Brief Apr 26, 2021 10:19 AM Motion
Order - Grant - Extension of Time - Appellant is granted until May 1, 2021 to file the opening brief Mar 26, 2021 1:54 PM Order - Extension
AMENDED Motion and Affidavit for Second or Subsequent Extension to file Appellant's Brief Mar 26, 2021 10:39 AM Other
Appellant is granted an extension of time to and including April 1, 2021, within which to prepare, file, and serve Appellant's opening brief on appeal Mar 25, 2021 3:52 PM Other
Motion - Unopposed - Motion and Affidavit for Second or Subsequent Extension - Appellant's Opening Brief Mar 25, 2021 8:57 AM Motion
Order - Appellant is granted an extension of time to and including March 31, 2021, within which to prepare, file, and serve Appellant's opening brief Feb 22, 2021 2:37 PM Order - Extension
Motion - Unopposed - Motion and Affidavit for Second or Subsequent Extension to file Appellant's Brief Feb 22, 2021 10:03 AM Motion
Order - Grant - Extension of Time - Appellant is granted until March 1, 2021 to file the opening brief Jan 25, 2021 4:43 PM Order - Extension
Motion - Unopposed - Motion and Affidavit for Second or Subsequent Extension to file Appellant's Brief Jan 22, 2021 3:27 PM Motion
Order - Grant - Extension of Time Appellant is granted an extension of time to and including January 29, 2021, within which to prepare, file, and serve Appellant's opening brief on appeal Dec 24, 2020 2:45 PM Order - Extension
Motion - Unopposed - Motion and Affidavit for Second or Subsequent Extension Dec 24, 2020 8:59 AM Motion
Order - Appellant is granted an extension of time to and including December 30, 2020, within which to prepare, file, and serve Appellant's opening brief on appeal Nov 23, 2020 5:38 PM Order - Extension
Motion - Unopposed - Motion and Affidavit for Second or Subsequent Extension to file Appellant's Brief Nov 23, 2020 8:45 AM Motion
Order - Grant - Extension of Time - Appellant is granted until 11/30/20 to file the opening brief Oct 23, 2020 3:20 PM Order - Extension
Motion - Unopposed - Motion and Affidavit for Second or Subsequent Extension Oct 23, 2020 8:00 AM Motion
Order - Grant - Extension of Time - Appellant is granted until October 30, 2020 to file the opening brief Sep 23, 2020 4:15 PM Order - Extension
Motion - Unopposed - Motion and Affidavit for Second or Subsequent Extension - Appellant's Opening Brief Sep 23, 2020 2:34 PM Motion
Extension - Appellant is given an extension of time until September 30, 2020 to prepare, file, and serve the Appellant's opening brief Aug 25, 2020 3:27 PM Extension
Motion - Unopposed - Extension of Time - Appellant's Brief (First Request 30 Days) Aug 25, 2020 1:59 PM Motion
Notice - Outgoing - Exhibits Filed Jul 31, 2020 10:42 AM Notice - Outgoing
Record - Exhibits Filed - one (1) manila envelope of Exhibits (Confidential - Sealed - Not to be Opened Without a Court Order) Jul 31, 2020 10:41 AM Record
Notice - Outgoing - Transcript Filed Jul 31, 2020 7:59 AM Transcript
Record - Transcript Filed - electronically transmitted transcript of 7/10/18, 10/21/19, 11/4/19, 11/5/19 and 4/16/20 hearings Jul 30, 2020 9:10 PM Record
Notice - Outgoing - District Court Record Filed Jul 29, 2020 1:51 PM Record
Record - DC Record Filed - electronically transmitted documents 1-115 Jul 29, 2020 1:49 PM Record
Notice - Outgoing - Transcript Filed Jul 28, 2020 8:11 AM Transcript
Record - Transcript Filed - electronically transmitted transcript of 8/30/19 and 9/30/19 hearings Jun 22, 2020 1:50 PM Record
Notice - Incoming - Transcripts Deemed Necessary Jun 22, 2020 11:49 AM Notice - Incoming
Notice - Outgoing - Appeal Notice Jun 22, 2020 9:45 AM Notice - Outgoing
Notice - Incoming - Notice of Appeal Filed Jun 22, 2020 8:00 AM Notice - Incoming