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a On SOP/DPs- CAA may submit a motion to withdraw from the matter. If CAA withdraws from the case and the case is subsequently set for a probation review hearing, attorney include re- appointment as a new case. 14.Investigators. The Kittitas County Department of Public Defense will set aside sufficient funds out of its budget to fund defense investigators. The Contracting Attorney may file ex-parte motions with the Kittitas County Department of Public Defense for such investigator funds. 15. Experts. The Kittitas County Department of Public Defense will set aside sufficient funds for expert defense witnesses. The Contracting Attorney may file ex-parte motions with the Kittitas County Department of Public Defense for such expert witness funds. 16. Extraordinary cases. If the Contracting Attorney is assigned a case which requires an extraordinary amount of time and preparation, Counsel may apply to the Kittitas County Department of Public Defense in writing and subject to CRl1A, for such additional compensation as the Department determines to be appropriate. 17. Conflict Counsel. The cost of conflict counsel shall be paid by the County and not by the contracting attomey. If the Contracting Attorney or any employed or associated attorney is precluded from representing a client because of a conflict which cannot be resolved by transfer of the case between the Contracting Attorney and employed or associated counsel, the attorney shall promptly notiS the Kittitas County Department of Public Defense by notice of withdrawal and substitution of another attorney qualified under the terms of Paragraph 4. Conflict counsel shall be paid at the same per case compensation rate as the Contracting Attorney. For the purposes of this provision, a Conflict of Interest requiring any replacement of counsel shall be as defined in the applicable RPCs (Rules of Professional Conduct) promulgated by the Washington Supreme Court. 18. Termination. a. Mutual Agreement: This Agreement may be terminated at any time by mutual written agreement of the parties. b. For Cause: Either party may terminate this Agreement immediately in the event the other party fails to perform its obligations as described in this Agreement and such failure has not been corrected to the reasonable satisfaction of the injured party in a timely manner after notice of breach has been provided to the other parfy. Compensation for cases assigned prior to the effective day of termination shall be as provided under this Agreement. The parties shall take reasonable steps to mitigate their damages to the extent required by Washington State law and either party may seek any remedy for breach they may be entitled to.