Substitute Representation. The parties contemplate, unless otherwise specifically provided in writing in the Agreement, or attachments thereto, substantially all services to be rendered pursuant to this Agreement are to be provided by the designated Attorney. The parties understand and agree from time to time, illness, vacation or other circumstances may prevent the designated Attorney from providing some services personally. In that event, it shall be the responsibility of the Attorney to provide qualified substitute representation at no additional cost to the County. All substitute attorneys not currently contracted to provide indigent legal services for felony, Rule 32, severance, sexually violent predator, dependencies and delinquencies, guardianship and conservatorship cases to the County are subject to prior approval by County Administration. The Attorney shall not broker or subcontract cases or portions of cases to other attorneys. If Attorney is unable to provide service to cases or substitute representation for an indeterminate amount of time, the annual contract amount will be adjusted by a prorated amount.
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Samples: Counsel Agreement, Indigent Defense Contract Counsel Agreement, Counsel Agreement
