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5 <br />f) “Qualifying Charge” means a charge of violating RCW 69.50.4011(1)(b) or (c), 69.50.4013, <br />69.50.4014, 69.41.030(2), (b), or (c); or a charge under a local ordinance involving allegations <br />of possession or public use of a controlled substance, counterfeit substance, or legend drug. <br /> <br />g) “Qualifying Case” means a proceeding filed against a Client in a court of limited jurisdiction in <br />which at least one of the charges filed, either originally or as amended, is a Qualifying Charge, <br />even if later dismissed. <br /> <br />h) “Representation” means appointment to represent Clients in Qualifying Cases, including but <br />not limited to appearance at arraignment, pre-trial appearances, motions, sentencings, status <br />conferences, review hearings, client conferences, and preparation for trial. Representation <br />also means appointment to represent Clients for Alternatives to Prosecution, including on <br />motions to terminate Clients from Alternatives to Prosecution. <br /> <br />i) “Specialty or Therapeutic Court” means a court utilizing a program structured to achieve both <br />a reduction in recidivism and an increase in the likelihood of rehabilitation, or to address <br />substance use disorder or mental health conditions in defendants through continuous and <br />judicially supervised treatment and the appropriate use of services, sanctions, and incentives. <br /> <br />10. ORDER OF PRECEDENCE <br />In the event of an inconsistency in this Agreement, the inconsistency will be resolved by giving <br />precedence in the following order: <br />a) Applicable federal and state of Washington statutes, regulations, and court rules <br />b) Exhibit A, Special Terms and Conditions <br />c) Exhibit B, General Terms and Conditions <br />