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PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT
For Legal Representation of Defendants at Arraignment
Before the Pasco Municipal Court
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THIS PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT is entered into effective June 1 ,
2010 , by and between the City of Pasco , a Municipal Corporation , hereafter referred to as " City , "
and Raymond Hui , attorney authorized to practice law in the State of Washington , hereinafter
referred to as " Attorney . "
THIS AGREEMENT is a Professional Service Agreement for the rendering of legal
representation during arraignment of indigent persons charged with misdemeanors or gross
misdemeanors in the Pasco Municipal Court .
IN CONSIDERATION OF THE MUTUAL COVENANTS CONTAINED HEREIN ,
it is agreed as follows :
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SECTION I
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
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The Attorney shall represent in a professional manner, all individuals charged with j
misdemeanors or gross misdemeanors in the Pasco Municipal Court during arraignment . Such
representation shall include :
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A . Advise clients of rights and the nature of the attorney-client relationship and
privilege ; determine whether client has any immediate concerns (i . e . , mental health or other
medical treatment needs) ; determine whether there is any known immigration hold ; discuss
family issues that affect release ; confirm age and place of birth of client ; discuss the client ' s
immigration status if the client is not a United States citizen; determine whether there is an
immediate need for investigation ; and explain to the client the next steps in the process .
B . Review the statement on probable cause and determine whether or not a challenge
is appropriate . In making such determination, perform any legal research which may be
necessary .
C . Make motions to dismiss charges or release defendant from custody without
conditions in cases where the complaint is insufficient .
D . Review with client the ability to post bail and the client ' s employment status and
living conditions .
E . Speak with any family members or friends of client who are present at Court ; and
if appropriate , arrange for them to speak to the Court at the hearing.
F . Review police reports and prosecutor ' s recommendations .
G . Discuss custody status recommendation with the prosecutor .
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H . Advocate for pre-trial release on recognizance, or as appropriate, advocate for
least restrictive alternative allowed under the Court rules .
I . Preserve issues relating to the client ' s right to a speedy trial .
J . In performing said services , Attorney shall comply with all State laws ,
Washington Bar Association Ethical Rules and any standards for arraignment counsel published
by the Washington State Office of Public Defense ,
K . Prompt attendance for all required dockets and hearings as outlined on the
attached Exhibit "A , " " Pasco Municipal Court Arraignment Counsel Schedule . " Such schedule
may vary depending on the caseload and may be changed from time to time to meet the needs of
the Court, upon mutual agreement of the parties .
SECTION II
COMPENSATION
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A . The City will compensate Attorney, as attorney fees and not as a salary , for the
professional services provided in the amount of $ 6 , 000 . 00 per month .
Payments shall be made monthly with the first monthly payment to be made not later
than the l Oth day of July 2010 , constituting compensation for the immediately preceding month ;
subsequent payments being made not later than the 10th day of each succeeding month and the
final payments being made no later than the 10th day of June 20111
B . It is expressly agreed that the monthly compensation fixed in Section A above
shall constitute full compensation for services required under, this Agreement.
SECTION III
EXPENSES
The Attorney shall bear all expenses incurred in the representation of each individual at
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arraignment except expenses for the services of an interpreter determined appropriate by the
Court .
SECTION IV
TERM
The term of this Agreement shall be for the period commencing on June 1 , 2010 and
concluding on May 31 , 2011 . Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Attorney ' s obligation to
represent an individual in a matter to which the Attorney has undertaken representation shall
continue through the disposition of the matter as set forth below.
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If this Agreement is not then in default, the Attorney shall have the option to renew this
Agreement for one ( 1 ) additional term of one ( 1 ) year . The terms and conditions of the renewal
term shall be identical to the terms and conditions of the last year of the original term (with
appropriate modifications of installment payment dates) except that upon termination of the final
term , the Attorney shall no longer have any option to renew this Agreement . The renewal option
must be exercised by written notice to the City , given not less than 120 days prior to the last date
of the expiring term . The giving of such notice shall make the agreement binding for the renewal
term without further act of the parties .
It is understood by the parties hereto that the Attorney ' s obligation is to provide
representation at the arraignment only pursuant to this Agreement .
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SECTION V
NON-ASSIGNMENT
No other person shall perform any of the services required of the Attorney by this
Agreement nor shall the Attorney assign or subcontract their responsibility for the performance
of any of the services required by this Agreement, provided , however, that with the approval of
the City, a designated qualified member of the Attorney ' s law firm may perform the Attorney ' s
contract and responsibilities on a temporary basis , or with the approval of the City, the Attorney
may assign or subcontract such services with another qualified attorney on a temporary basis .
On a temporary basis shall mean a period not to exceed thirty ( 3 0) days . Attorney shall arrange a
second attorney to assist on weekly Tuesday arraignment docket on an as needed basis .
SECTION VI
TERMINATION
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This Agreement may be terminated by either party without cause upon forty- five (45 )
days advance written notice to the other . This Agreement may be terminated for cause
consisting of failing to comply with any ,of the provisions of this Agreement upon ten ( 10) days
advance written notice .
In the event of Attorney ' s disbarment or suspension from the practice of law , this
Agreement shall terminate as of the effective date of such disbarment or suspension . In the event
of a termination without cause, the Attorney shall continue to represent defendants at l
arraignment during the forty (45 ) day period and will be compensated for such representation
pursuant to Section II above .
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SECTION VII
INSURANCE AND INDEMNIFICATION
A . During the term of this Agreement, the Attorney shall maintain errors and
omissions insurance coverage with the City of Pasco as an additional named insured on the
policy and shall include anyone else acting for or on behalf of the Attorney in the performance of
this Agreement as an additional named insured on any such policy . Such insurance shall be
obtained from any insurance company authorized to do business as such in the State of
Washington , and shall have at a minimum , policy limits of Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars
($250 , 000 . 00) . At the time of commencement of the performance of services hereunder, the
Attorney shall submit an appropriate certificate of coverage . Such insurance will not be
cancelled without first giving thirty ( 30 ) days written notice to the City .
B . In performance of the work under this Agreement, the Attorney agrees to defend
the City, its officers , agents , servants and employees (hereinafter individually and collectively
referred to as " Indemnities") , from all suits, claims , demands , actions or proceedings , and to the
extent permissible by law, indemnify and hold harmless the Indemnities from :
I . All damages or liability of any character including in part costs , expenses
and attorney fees , based upon , any negligent act, error, or omission of the Attorney or any
person or organization for whom the Attorney may be responsible , and arising out of the
performance of professional services under this Agreement ; and
2 . All liability, loss , damage , claims, demands , costs and expenses of
whatsoever nature, including in part , Court costs and attorney fees , based upon , or
alleged to be based upon , any act, omission , or occurrence of the Attorney or any person
or organization for whom the Attorney may be responsible, arising out of, in connection
with , resulting from or caused by the performance or failure of performance of any work
or services under this Agreement or from conditions created by the Attorney performance
or nonperformance of said work or service .
SECTION VIII
GENERAL PROVISIONS
For the purpose of this Agreement, time is of the essence . Waiver by the City of any
provision of this Agreement or any time limitation provided in this Agreement shall not
constitute a waiver of any other provision .
Should any dispute arising concerning the enforcement , breach or interpretation of this
Agreement, venue shall be placed in Franklin County , Washington , the laws of the State of
Washington shall apply , and the prevailing party shall be entitled to its reasonable attorney fees
and costs .
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DATED this day of
CITY 0 PA CO :C104C I,
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AT EST : APPROVED AS TO FORM :
Debra L Clark , City Clerk - Leland B . Kerr, City Attorney
ATTORNEY :
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Raymond Hui
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Exhibit " A "
PASCO MUNICIPAL COURT
ARRAIGNMENT COUNSEL SCHEDULE
In CustodArraignments In Custody Arraignments
Monday 10 : 15 am to 12 : 00 pm 1 : 15 pm to 3 : 30 pm
In Custody and Walk- In
Arrai mments
Tuesday
1 : 15 pm to 5 : 00 pm
In Custody and Walk- In
Wednesday Arrai nments
9 : 15 am to 10 : 30 am
In Custody and Walk-In
Arraignments
Thursday
1 : 15 pm to 3 : 45 pm
In Custody and Walk-In
Arraignments
Friday
9 : 15 am to 10 : 45am
All times are typical . Actual times may vary depending on caseload .
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