In re Jones

Petitioner, an inmate of the Montana State Prison, appearing pro se, makes application for writ of mandate to be directed to the district court of Silver Bow County.

In his petition he states that he desires appointment of counsel and has no funds therefor; that he heretofore on October 31,1963, petitioned the district court to permit him to withdraw his plea of guilty and enter a plea of not guilty; that a period of more than thirty days has elapsed and he moves this court to require the said district court to render a decision.

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