Opinion
PR 23-0232
05-10-2023
IN RE THE PETITION OF STEPHEN J. WOOD FOR ADMISSION TO THE BAR OF THE STATE OF MONTANA
ORDER
Stephen J. Wood has filed a motion for admission to the Bar of the State of Montana pursuant to Rule III of the Rules for Admission, upon examination, and requests leave to be sworn in by an authorized judge in another jurisdiction. The Bar Admissions Administrator of the State Bar of Montana has informed the Court that Wood passed the February 2023 Bar Examination and that the Commission on Character and Fitness has certified that Wood has satisfied the requirements prerequisite to admission. Therefore, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that upon payment of any application fees and completion of any other processing requirements as set forth by the Bar Admissions Administrator, Stephen J. Wood may be sworn in to the practice of law in the State of Montana. Wood's request to be sworn in by an authorized judge in another jurisdiction is granted, and any questions regarding swearing in may be directed to the office of the Clerk of the Montana Supreme Court.
The Clerk is directed to provide copies of this order to Petitioner and to the State Bar of Montana.