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REQUESTING DEPARTMENT: District Court - Comm Ct
REQUEST SUBMITTED BY. Amy L Paynter
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Request for Desiree Ochocinski to docusign Interagency Agreement AOC2978 between AOC and
Grant County District Community Court. Funding provided to hold a collaborative event with neighboring therapeutic
court teams. Total compensation not to exceed $5000 which must be expended by June 30, 2026.
If necessary, was this document reviewed by accounting? 0 YES ❑ NO ❑ N/A
If necessary, was this document reviewed by legal? C1 YES ❑ NO ❑ N/A
DATE OF ACTION:
APPROVE: DENIED ABSTAIN
D2:
D3:
DEFERRED OR CONTINUED TO:
WITHDRAWN:
4/23/24
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WASHtNGTON
COURTS
INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT
AOC2978
BETWEEN
WASHINGTON STATE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS
AND
GRANT COUNTY DISTRICT COMMUNITY COURT
1. PARTIES TO THE AGREEMENT
This Interagency Agreement is made and entered into by and between the State of
Washington acting by and through the Washington State Administrative Office of the
Courts, hereinafter referred to as "AOC," and Grant County District Community Court,
referred to as "Court".
2. PURPOSE
The purpose of this Agreement is to support the development of
collaborative partnerships with similar therapeutic courts to address specific mental
health needs, overcome barriers, and offer tailored support to diverse populations.
This opportunity seeks to enhance effective and accessible care for therapeutic court
participants, ultimately fostering improved outcomes and equity in services provided.
THEREFORE, IT IS MUTUALLY AGREED THAT:
3. STATEMENT OF WORD
The Court shall:
a. Hold a collaborative event with Benton, Franklin, Okanogan and Whitman
therapeutic courts, and additional relevant therapeutic courts. Event will take place
on May 7, 2026, with speaker Ryan Leaf on "The evolution of mental health in
Therapeutic Courts".
b. Complete progress report, after retreat event has passed. Report shall contain
data on attendance and provide a narrative of the results (impact and benefits) the
event had for programmatic tracking. Guidance on report shall be provided by
AOC. Report should be provided no later than 06/30/2026.
c. Submit Al for reimbursement no later than 06/30/2026.
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Subject to its other provisions, the period of performance of this Agreement shall
commence on 05/01/2026, and end on 06/30/2026, unless terminated sooner or
extended, as provided herein.
5. COMPENSATION
AOC will reimburse to Court a total compensation not to exceed five thousand dollars
($5,000.00) for payments made during the period from 05/01 /2026, through
06/30/2026, related to the purpose of this agreement.
Funds may be spent on:
• Conference room/venue fees
• Supplies
• Meals for attendees at per diem rates (Breakfast and Lunch)
• Refreshments for attendees not to exceed $15.00 per person
• Any remaining funds may be spent on speaker/facilitator fee to Ryan Leaf.
• Funds may not be used on any photography, media, or promotional items for
this event.
Total amount will not exceed $5,000. Any changes to the day of the event require pre -
approval from AOC PM. Approval will be provided via email or other written form.
AOC may extend the term of this Contract or increase funds by mutual written
amendment. Such amendment shall be on the same terms and conditions as set forth
in this Contract.
6. INVOICES; BILLING; PAYMENT
The Court will submit properly prepared itemized invoices via email on an Al form to
AOC Program Manager. Invoices shall be submitted no more than once a month.
Incorrect or incomplete A19 shall be returned by AOC to the Court for correction or
reissuance. All Al shall provide and itemize, at a minimum, the following:
• Contract Number: AOC2978
• Court name, address and phone number
• Description of Reimbursement
• Date(s) Services were provided
• Receipt(s) if applicable
• Total Reimbursement
Payment will be considered timely if made by the AOC within thirty (30) calendar
dates of receipt of a properly prepared Al9. No Al shall be submitted until after a
deliverable has been accepted by the AOC Program Manager.
The AOC will not make any advanced payments or payments in anticipation of
services or supplies under this Contract.
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7. AGREEMENT MANAGEMENT
The AOC Program Manager and Court Program Manager noted below shall be
responsible for and shall be the contact people for all communications and billings
regarding the performance of this Contract. The parties may change administrators
by written notice.
AOC Program Manager
Court Program Manager
Leah Niccolocci Judge Brian Gwinn
PO Box 41170 35 C Street NW
Olympia, WA 98504-1170 Ephrata, WA 98823
Leah.niccolocci@courts.wa.gov bdgwinn@grantcountywa.gov
(360)705-5330 1
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a. Records Retention. Each party shall maintain records and other evidence that
sufficiently and properly reflect all direct and indirect costs expended by either
party in the performance -and payment of the services described herein. These
records shall be subject to inspection, review, or audit by personnel of both parties,
other personnel mutually agreed upon by both parties, and other officials
authorized by law. Such records shall be retained for a period of six (6) years
following expiration or termination of this Agreement or final payment for any
service placed against this Agreement, whichever is later; provided, however, that
if any litigation, claim, or audit is commenced prior to the expiration of this period,
such period shall extend until all such litigation, claims, or audits have been
resolved.
b. Public Information. This Agreement and all related records may be subject to
public disclosure as required by Washington's Public Records Act, RCW 42.56,
and court rule GR 31.1. No party shall release any record that would, in the
judgment of the party, be subject to an exemption from disclosure under the Public
Records Act or GR 31.1, without first providing notice to the other party within ten
(10) business days of the receipt of the request. The Parties will discuss
appropriate actions to be taken, including release of the requested information,
seeking a protective order, or other action prior to the release of records. Should
one party choose to seek a protective order, it shall do so at its sole expense.
9. RIGHTS IN DATA
Unless otherwise provided, data which originates from this Agreement shall be "works
for hire" as defined by the U.S. Copyright Act of 1976 and shall be owned by the AOC.
Data shall include, but not be limited to, reports, documents, pamphlets,
advertisements, books magazines, surveys, studies, computer programs, films,
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tapes, and/or sound reproductions. Ownership includes the right to copyright, patent,
register, and the ability to transfer these rights.
10. RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PARTIES
Each party to this Agreement assumes responsibility for claims and/or damages to
persons and/or property resulting from any act or omission on the part of itself, its
employees, or its agents. Neither party assumes any responsibility to the other party
for any third -party claims.
11. DISPUTE RESOLUTION
To the extent practicable, the Parties shall use their best, good faith efforts
cooperatively and collaboratively to resolve any dispute that may arise in connection
with this Agreement as efficiently as practicable, and at the lowest possible level with
authority to resolve such dispute. The Parties shall make a good faith effort to
continue without delay to carry out their respective responsibilities under this
Agreement while attempting to resolve any such dispute. If, however, a dispute
persists and cannot reasonably be resolved, it may be escalated within each
organization. In such circumstances, upon notice by either party, each party, within
five (5) business days shall reduce its description of the dispute to writing and deliver
it to the other party. The receiving party then shall have three (3) business days to
review and respond in writing. In the event the parties cannot agree on a mutual
resolution within fifteen (15) business days, the parties shall appoint a member of a
dispute resolution board within Thurston County, and those two appointed members
will select a third. The Board shall employ dispute resolution measures and its result
is binding. Both parties agree that the existence of a dispute notwithstanding, the
Parties will continue without delay to carry out all respective responsibilities under this
Agreement that are not affected by the dispute.
12. GENERAL PROVISIONS
a. Amendment or Modification. Except as set forth herein, this Agreement may not
be amended or modified except in writing and signed by a duly authorized
representative of each party hereto.
b. Appendix. All appendices referred to herein are deemed to be incorporated in this
Agreement in their entirety.
c. Assignment. The work to be provided under this Agreement, and any claim arising
thereunder, is not assignable or delegable by either party in whole or in part,
without the express prior written consent of the other party, which consent shall
not be unreasonably withheld.
d. Authority. Each party to this Agreement, and each individual signing on behalf of
each party, hereby represents and warrants to the other that it has full power and
authority to enter into this Agreement and that its execution, delivery, and
performance of this Agreement has been fully authorized and approved, and that
no further approvals or consents are required to bind such party.
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e. Captions & Headings. The captions and headings in this Agreement are for
convenience only and are not intended to, and shall not be construed to, limit,
enlarge, or affect the scope or intent of this Agreement nor the meaning of any
provisions hereof.
f. Conformance. If any provision of this Agreement violates any statute or rule of law
of the State of Washington, it is considered modified to conform to that statute or
rule of law.
g. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts,
each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which counterparts together
shall constitute the same instrument which may be sufficiently evidenced by one
counterpart. Execution of this Agreement at different times and places by the
Parties shall not affect the validity thereof so long as all the Parties hereto execute
a counterpart of this Agreement.
h. Electronic Signatures. An electronic signature or electronic record of this
Agreement or any other ancillary agreement shall be deemed to have the same
legal effect as delivery of an original executed copy of this Agreement or such
other ancillary agreement for all purposes.
L Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement and
understanding of the Parties with respect to the subject matter and supersedes
all prior negotiations, representations, and understandings between them. There
are no representations or understandings of any kind not set forth herein.
j. Governing Law. The validity, construction, performance, and enforcement of this
Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of
the State of Washington, without regard to its choice of law principles that would
provide for the application of the laws of another jurisdiction.
k. Independent Capacity. The employees or agents of each party who are engaged
in the performance of this Agreement shall continue to be employees or agents
of that party and shall not be considered for any purpose to be employees or
agents of the other party.
I. 'Jurisdiction & Venue. In the event that any action is brought to enforce any
provision of this Agreement, the parties agree to exclusive jurisdiction in Thurston
County Superior Court for the State of Washington and agree that in any such
action venue shall lie exclusively at Olympia, Washington.
m. No Agency. The parties agree that no agency, partnership, or joint venture of any
kind shall be or is intended to be created by or under this Agreement. Neither
party is an agent of the other party nor authorized to obligate it.
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n. Right of Inspection. The Court shall provide right of access to its facilities to the
AOC, or any of its officers, or to any other authorized agent or official of the State
of Washington at all reasonable times, in order to monitor and evaluate
performance, compliance, and/or quality assurance under this agreement.
o. Severabilitya If any provision of this Agreement or any provision of any document
incorporated by reference shall be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the
other provisions of this Agreement which can be given effect without the invalid
provision, if such remainder conforms to the requirements of applicable law and
the fundamental purpose of this agreement, and to this end the provisions of this
Agreement are declared to be severable.
p. Termination for Cause. If for any cause, either party does not fulfill in a timely and
proper manner its obligations under this Agreement, or if either party violates any of
these terms and conditions, the aggrieved party will give the other party written
notice of such failure or violation. The responsible party will be given the opportunity
to correct the violation or failure within 15 working days. If failure or violation is not
corrected, this Agreement may be terminated immediately by written notice of the
aggrieved party to the other.
q. Termination for Convenience. Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement,
either party may terminate this Agreement upon thirty (30) calendar days prior
written notification. Upon such termination, the parties shall be liable only for
performance rendered or costs incurred in accordance with the terms of this
Agreement prior to the effective date of such termination.
r. 'Termination for Non -Availability of Funds. AOC's ability to make payments is
contingent on availability of funding. In the event funding from state, federal, or other
sources is withdrawn, reduced, or limited in any way after the effective date and prior
to completion or expiration date of this Agreement, AOC, at its sole discretion, may
elect to terminate the Agreement, in whole or part, for convenience or to renegotiate
the Agreement subject to new funding limitations and conditions. AOC may also
elect to suspend performance of the Agreement until AOC determines the funding
insufficiency is resolved. AOC may exercise any of these options with no notification
restrictions, although AOC will make a reasonable attempt to provide notice.
In the event of termination or suspension, AOC will reimburse eligible costs incurred
by the Court through the effective date of termination or suspension. Reimbursed
costs must be agreed to by AOC and the Court. In no event shall AOC's
reimbursement exceed AOC's total responsibility under the agreement and any
amendments.
s. Suspension for Convenience. AOC may suspend this Agreement or any portion
thereof for a temporary period by providing written notice to the Court a minimum of
seven (7) calendar days before the suspension date. Court shall resume
performance on the first business day following the suspension period unless
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another day is specified in writing by AOC prior to the expiration of the suspension
period.
t. Waiver. A failure by either party to exercise its rights under this Agreement shall
not preclude that party from subsequent exercise of such rights and shall not
constitute a waiver of any other rights under this Agreement unless stated to be
such in a writing signed by an authorized representative of the party and attached
to the original Agreement.
EXECUTED AND EFFECTIVE as of the day and date first above written.
WASHINGTON STATE ADMINISTRATIVE
OFFICE OF THE COURTS
Signature Date
Kerra Lynch
Name
Title
GRANT COUNTY DISTRICT COMMUNITY
COURT
Signature Date
Desiree J. Ochocinski
Name
Court Administrator
Title
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