STANDARD PCH CONTRACT 10.31.21 REVISED 060322 (002).DOCX

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MARICOPA COUNTY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
CONTRACT FOR SERVICES FOR MINOR VICTIMS
 WHEREAS, Maricopa County, through the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office (“MCAO”), is 
responsible for investigating, gathering evidence, reviewing such evidence and prosecuting criminal 
conduct in Maricopa County, including but not limited to obtaining the services of qualified healthcare 
providers who will assist in the medical evaluation of children who are alleged to be victims of child 
physical abuse, child sexual assaults, sexual abuse matters involving minors; and, 
WHEREAS, MCAO, in furtherance of its obligation to investigate and prosecute child physical 
abuse, sexual assault and sexual abuse involving minors, desires to obtain the services of qualified 
providers who will assist in the collection of evidence, including forensic interviews of minors who are 
or are alleged to be victims of sexual assault, sexual abuse, child physical abuse, and who are willing to 
provide unbiased testimony in cases of suspected child maltreatment; and,
WHEREAS, Phoenix Children’s Hospital (“PCH”) maintains and is willing to provide 
professional healthcare providers, staff and personnel with knowledge and expertise in the medical 
evaluation and examination in cases of child sexual abuse and sexual abuse, forensic interviews and 
records review in cases of suspected child physical abuse with the understanding that their evaluation 
may include consultation and courtroom testimony as it pertains to such cases.  
WHEREAS, MCAO, desires to enter into an agreement with Phoenix Children’s Hospital, Inc.to 
conduct such interviews and assist with the type of investigations listed above. 
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties (collectively referred to as MCAO and PCH) hereto agree 
to enter into this Agreement (the Agreement) effective July 1, 2022. 
1. SCOPE OF WORK:
1.1. HEALTHCAREPROVIDERS AND SERVICES:
For purposes of this Agreement, PCH will provide healthcare providers, including one or 
more of the following: physicians, pediatric nurse practitioners, Sexual Assault Nurse 
Examiners (SANE’s), forensic interviewers and support staff (collectively referred to as 
the “Team”, the individual members of the team are sometimes referred to as Providers 
and listed in Attachment A to this Agreement) who will provide the services as set forth 
in Attachment B (the “Services”) at PCH and/or Advocacy Centers (as listed in 
Attachment A).  PCH’s provision of the services at any Advocacy Centers listed in 
Attachment A other than Childhelp, Inc. is contingent on staff availability.
1.2. LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:
All qualified healthcare providers providing services on behalf of PCH pursuant to this 
Agreement shall be currently licensed or certified in the State of Arizona by the 
appropriate regulatory Board, including, but not limited to the Arizona Medical Board, the

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Arizona Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners, and the Arizona State Board of 
Nursing. 
1.3. TRAINING AND EDUCATION:
1.3.1. PCH shall provide resumes and/or CV’s and documentation as follows for each 
member of the Team providing any Services pursuant to this Agreement.
1.3.2. Proof of current certification or licensure and proof of board eligibility or board 
certification.
1.3.3. Proof of current CPR status.
1.3.4. Proof that the Provider has maintained the number of hours on continuing medical 
education per year in the specialty of child physical abuse, as required for licensure 
or certification.
1.3.5. Proof that the Provider has maintained membership or active participation in a 
professional organization (e.g., A.A.P.).
1.3.6. The Phoenix Children’s Hospital, at its own expense, shall maintain evidence of all 
applicable education, certification, and license requirements.
2. OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
PCH will, at its sole expense, do the following:
2.1. Obtain and maintain CLIA licensure and all other licenses and certifications that are 
necessary under state, federal and local guidelines to provide the Services under this 
Agreement.
2.2. If PCH is not able to perform the necessary lab work, PCH must provide MCAO with the 
name and address of an available laboratory that will provide the services under the 
Agreement.
2.3. Provide appropriate and sufficient clerical staff to prepare reports and provide other 
support related to performing the services.
2.4. Update the list of Team members (with their respective professional designation, address, 
phone, and fax numbers, as well as email addresses) in Attachment A at intervals that are 
conducive to capture changes and ensure both parties are in receipt of a comprehensive 
list that allows for operations to run smoothly.

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2.5. Use reasonable efforts to obtain all necessary authorizations form(s) on behalf of the 
patient/victim to permit PCH to share the patient/victim’s protected health information 
with MCAO pursuant to this Agreement.
3. REPORTS:
PCH will provide:
3.1. A mutually agreed upon evaluation form which will be given to the patient/victim, and 
where appropriate, families of patient/victims, to be completed.  The purpose of this 
evaluation form is to evaluate the Team’s customer service skills, timely response, and 
customer satisfaction.  Completed forms will be provided by PCH to MCAO on a bi-
annual basis. 
3.2. A mutually agreed upon quality assurance evaluation form which is given to the law 
enforcement agency to evaluate PCH response time, communication skills, services 
completed, ability to effectively interact with the multidisciplinary team concept and any 
other skills or services.
3.3. Six-month summary reports to MCAO to verify the progress of the Team.
4. COMPENSATION AND REIMBURSEMENT: 
As compensation and reimbursement for the services, MCAO shall pay PCH as set forth in 
Attachment B.
5. ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
5.1. The terms of this Agreement shall be construed in accordance with Arizona law; any 
action to enforce this Agreement shall be brought in the State of Arizona Superior Court 
in and for Maricopa County.
5.2. PCH understands and agrees that this Agreement is subject to all laws, rules and 
regulations that pertain hereto, including but not limited to laws, rules, and regulations 
expressly mentioned in this Agreement.
5.3. HEALTH INSURANCE PORTABILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT (HIPAA) 
COMPLIANCE: Each party agrees to comply with the Health Insurance Portability and 
Accountability Act requirements that are applicable to any records or other information 
described in this Agreement.
5.4. RELATIONSHIP OF PARTIES: PCH by the terms of this Agreement is an independent 
contractor, and shall not be considered an officer, agent or employee of Maricopa County 
or the MCAO, and the relationship established herein is not one of joint venture, 
partnership or any other business relationship, other than as set forth by the terms herein.

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5.5. RETENTION OF RECORDS: 
5.5.1. PCH agrees to retain all financial books, records, and other documents relevant to 
this Agreement for five (5) years after final payment or until the final resolution of 
any audit questions (which could be more than five (5) years), whichever is long.
5.5.2. PCH will retain all records, including but not limited to intake reports, written 
reports, and digital copies of the forensic interviews for at least twenty (20) years.
5.5.3. All records and/or reports prepared by PCH documenting services performed under 
this Agreement shall only be provided to MCAO or the investigating law enforcement 
agency (including, without limitation, the Arizona Department of Child Safety) unless 
release is approved in advance by MCAO or release is otherwise required by law.
5.6. TERM OF AGREEMENT:
This Agreement is effective as of the date of the last signature to this Agreement and shall 
continue until June 30, 2023 (the “Term”) unless terminated by either party in accordance 
herewith.  When fully executed and approved by MCAO, this Agreement will supersede 
the existing agreement and will be effective from the date of such approval until June 30, 
2023.
5.7. OPTION TO EXTEND: 
MCAO may, at its option and with the agreement of PCH, extend the period of this 
Agreement, up to a maximum of three (3) additional one (1) year periods. MCAO must 
notify PCH of its intention to extend this Agreement; such notice shall be delivered not 
less than thirty (30) calendar days prior to the expiration of this Agreement. The terms and 
conditions of any such extension of this Agreement, including any associated pricing, shall 
be subject to mutual written agreement of the parties. 
5.8. TERMINATION:
5.8.1.
This Agreement is subject to cancellation in accordance with the provisions of 
A.R.S. § 38-511. 
5.8.2.
Either party may terminate this Agreement at any time, with 60 days’ written notice 
to the other party; this sixty days’ notice requirement shall not apply to termination 
by the MCAO under Section 5.9 (Default) or Section 5.14 (Availability of Funds).  
Such notice shall be given by personal delivery or by registered or certified mail to 
the addresses listed in the Notice section below.

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5.8.3.
This Agreement may be terminated by mutual written agreement of the parties 
specifying the termination date therein.
5.9. DEFAULT: 
The MCAO may suspend, terminate, or modify this Agreement immediately upon written 
notice to PCH in the event of a nonperformance of stated objectives or other material 
breach of this Agreement, or upon any event which would jeopardize the ability of the 
MCAO to perform any of its obligations.
5.10. AMENDMENTS: 
All amendments to this Agreement must be in writing and signed by both parties.
5.11. CHANGES: 
Either party may request changes in the scope of the services to be performed by PCH 
hereunder on an annual basis. All such changes which are mutually agreed upon by the 
parties shall be incorporated in written amendments to this Agreement. All such 
amendments shall state any increase or decrease in the amount of services or 
reimbursement to be provided by PCH or due to PCH.
5.12. ASSIGNMENT OR SUBCONTRACTING: 
PCH may not assign this Agreement or Subcontract to another party for performance of 
the terms and conditions hereof without the written approval of MCAO. 
5.13. AUDIT DISALLOWANCES: 
If at any time it is determined by Maricopa County or MCAO that a reimbursement for 
which payment has been made is disallowed due to failure to submit required 
documentation, MCAO shall notify PCH in writing of the disallowance and the required 
course of action.  Unless PCH disputes the disallowance pursuant to the terms provided 
herein, MCAO may at its option either adjust any future claim or reimbursement or require 
repayment of the disallowed amount by PCH.
5.14. AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS: 
The provisions of this Agreement relating to reimbursement or payment for services shall 
become effective when funds assigned for compensating PCH are available to MCAO for 
disbursement. MCAO shall be the sole judge and authority in determining the availability 
of funds under this Agreement and MCAO shall keep PCH fully informed as to the 
availability of funds and will not seek additional services under this Agreement if funds 
are not available.

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5.15. AGREEMENT COMPLIANCE MONITORING:
The MCAO shall monitor PCH’S compliance with, and performance under, the terms and 
conditions of this Agreement. PCH shall make available for inspection and/or copying by 
MCAO all records and accounts relating to the work performed or the services provided 
in this Agreement.  
5.16. COVENANT AGAINST CONTINGENT FEES: 
PCH warrants that no person or selling agency has been employed or retained to solicit or 
secure this Agreement upon an agreement or understanding for a commission, percentage, 
brokerage, or contingent fee, excepting bona-fide employees or bona-fide established 
commercial or selling agencies maintained by PCH for the purpose of securing business.  
For breach of this warranty, Maricopa County and MCAO shall have the right to terminate 
this Agreement in accordance with the termination clause, and in their sole discretion, to 
deduct from the Agreement price or consideration, or otherwise recover, the full amount 
of such commission, percentage, brokerage, or contingent fee.
5.17. RIGHTS IN DATA: 
MCAO shall have the use of data and reports resulting from this Agreement without 
additional cost or other restriction except as may be established by law or applicable 
regulation.  Each party shall supply to the other party, upon request, any available 
information that is relevant to this Agreement and to the performance hereunder.
5.18. SEVERABILITY: 
Any provision of this Agreement, which is determined to be invalid, void, or illegal shall 
in no way affect, impair, or invalidate any other provision hereof, and remaining 
provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
5.19. STRICT COMPLIANCE: 
Acceptance by MCAO of performance not in strict compliance with the terms hereof shall 
not be deemed to waive the requirement of strict compliance for all future performance 
obligations.  All changes in performance obligations under this Agreement must be agreed 
to by both parties in writing.
5.20. INDEMNITY: 
Each Party (as "indemnitor") agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the other 
Party (as "indemnitee") from and against any and all claims, losses, liability, costs, or 
expenses (including reasonable attorney's fees) (hereinafter collectively referred to as 
"claims") arising out of the negligent performance of this Agreement, but only to the extent 
that such claims which result in vicarious/derivative liability to the indemnitee are caused

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by the act, omission, negligence, misconduct, or other fault of the indemnitor, its officers, 
officials, agents, employees, or volunteers.  Indemnification for punitive damages will not 
be provided by either Party.
5.21. INSURANCE OBLIGATIONS.
For the obligations, services, and duties PCH is to provide under this Agreement, PCH 
shall secure and maintain in force, general liability insurance and professional liability 
(malpractice) insurance with minimum coverage of $2,000,000 per occurrence and no less 
than $4,000,000 annual aggregate coverage, and workers’ compensation coverage at a 
level consistent with industry standards.  PCH shall furnish evidence of such coverage to 
MCAO, and PCH    shall provide MCAO 30 days’ notice of cancellation of this insurance 
coverage.
5.21.1. All insurance required herein shall be maintained in full force and effect until all 
work or service required to be performed under the terms of this Agreement is 
satisfactorily completed and formally accepted. Failure to do so may, at the sole 
discretion of MCAO, constitute a material breach of this Agreement. 
5.21.2. Upon request by MCAO, PCH shall furnish MCAO with valid and complete 
certificates of insurance or a self-insurance letter issued by PCH’s insurer(s) or risk 
management department, as evidence that policies providing the required coverage, 
conditions and limits required by this Agreement are in full force and effect.
5.21.3. Any failure to comply with the claim reporting provisions of the insurance polies 
or any breach of an insurance policy warranty shall not affect Maricopa County’s 
right to coverage afforded under the insurance policies. 
5.21.4. The insurance policies may provide coverage that contains deductibles or self-
insured retentions. Such deductible and/or self-insured retentions shall not be 
applicable with respect to the coverage provided to Maricopa County under such 
policies. PCH shall be solely responsible for the deductible and/or self-insured 
retention. 
5.22. NON-DISCRIMINATION:
5.22.1. PCH agrees to comply with all provisions and requirements of Arizona Executive 
Order 2009-09 including flow down of all provisions and requirements to any 
subcontractor.  Executive Order 2009-09 supersedes Executive order 99-4 and 
amends Executive order 75-5 and may be viewed and downloaded at the Governor 
of the State of Arizona’s website (http://azmemory.azlibrary.gov/cdm/singleitem 
/collection/execorders/id/680/rec/1) which is hereby incorporated into this contract 
as if set forth in full herein. During the performance of this contract, PCH shall not 
discriminate against any employee, client or any other individual in any way

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because of that person’s age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, disability or national 
origin. Unless exempt under applicable law, the parties shall not discriminate 
against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, age, disability, 
color, religion, sex or national origin.  The parties shall take affirmative action to 
ensure that applicants are employed and that employees are treated during 
employment without regard to their race, age, disability, color, religion, sex or 
national origin.  Such action shall include, but not be limited to, the following: 
employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer, recruitment, or recruitment 
advertising, lay-off or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and 
selection for training, including apprenticeship.  The parties shall, to the extent such 
provisions apply, comply with Title VI and VII of the Federal Civil Rights Act; the 
Federal Rehabilitation Act; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act; the 
Americans With Disabilities Act; and Arizona Executive Order 99-4, which 
mandates that all persons shall have equal access to employment opportunities.
5.23. E-VERIFICATION OF EMPLOYEES:
5.23.1. By entering into this Agreement, PCH warrants compliance with the Immigration 
and Nationality Act (INA using e-verify) and all other federal immigration laws 
and regulations related to the immigration status of its employees and A.R.S. §23-
214(A). PCH shall obtain statements from any subcontractor certifying compliance 
and shall furnish the statements to MCAO upon request. These warranties shall 
remain in effect through the term of this Agreement.  PCH shall also maintain 
Employment Eligibility Verification forms (I-9) as required by the Immigration 
Reform and Control Act of 1986, as amended from time to time, for all employees 
performing work under the Contract and verify employee compliance using the e-
verify system and shall keep a record of the verification for the duration of the 
employee’s employment or at least three years, whichever is longer. I-9 forms are 
available for download at USCIS.GOV
5.23.2. MCAO retains the legal right to inspect the relevant and not privileged portions of 
the employment records of PCH and any Provider performing work under this 
Contract to verify compliance with of this Agreement. PCH and the relevant 
Provider(s) shall be given reasonable notice of MCAO’s intent to inspect and shall 
make the documents related to the performance of this Agreement available at the 
time and date specified. Should MCAO suspect or find that PCH or any Provider(s) 
are not in compliance, MCAO will consider this a material breach of this 
Agreement and may pursue any and all remedies allowed by law, including, but not 
limited to: suspension of work, termination of this Agreement for default, and 
suspension and/or debarment of PCH.  All costs necessary to verify compliance are 
the responsibility of PCH. 
5.23.3. NOTICE Whenever written notice is required or permitted to be given by either 
party to the other, such notice shall have been deemed to have been sufficiently 
given if personally delivered or sent via certified or registered mail, return receipt 
requested, address.

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6.0 PCH PROCEDURES AND CONTROLS:
PCH shall establish and maintain procedures and controls that are adequate to assure that 
no information contained in its records and/or obtained from MCAO or from others in 
carrying out its functions (services) under this Agreement shall be used by or disclosed by 
it, its agents, officers, or employees, except as required to efficiently perform duties under 
this Agreement. PCH’s procedures and controls at a minimum must be the same 
procedures and controls it uses to protect its own proprietary or confidential information. 
If, at any time during the duration of this Agreement, MCAO determines that the 
procedures and controls in place are not adequate, PCH shall institute any new and/or 
additional measures requested by MCAO within 15 calendar days of the written request 
to do so.
7. ISRAEL BOYCOTT CERTIFICATION:
If PCH engages in for-profit activity and has 10 or more employees, and if this LOA has a 
value of $100,000 or more, PCH certifies it is not currently engaged in, and agrees for the 
duration of this Agreement to not engage in, a boycott of goods or services from Israel. 
This certification does not apply to a boycott prohibited by 50 U.S.C. § 4842 or a regulation 
issued pursuant to 50 U.S.C. § 4842.
8. DISPUTES: 
Any matter which cannot be resolved by the parties will be submitted for review to the 
Maricopa County Attorney or designee. The decision of the Maricopa County Attorney or 
designee is the final determination of the matter. The parties retain the right to pursue any 
judicial remedies available under Arizona law.

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Entered into as of the date of the last signature below.
 PHOENIX CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
BY:
 
Date
       
MARICOPA COUNTY ATTORNEY
 Maricopa County Attorney
Date
MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Chairman, Board of Supervisors
Deputy County Attorney
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Date
Date
ATTEST: 
                                    
Clerk of the Board
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Attachment A: Services
PCH will provide the services set forth below:
1. Assess, plan, and evaluate pediatric patients/victims care as stated in the professional literature 
and consistent with policies and procedures, standards of care, and clinical competencies of 
the Team. 
2. For examinations requested after normal business hours or on designated holidays, PCH shall 
be available to examine the child no later than twelve (12) hours from the time of notification 
of the need for an urgent exam, unless sooner examination is otherwise necessary or designated 
by the Team or by an MCAO Special Victims Division Senior Attorney.
3. For pediatric patients/alleged victims, conduct medical examination, obtain medical history, 
perform physical exam, and genital examination including, but not limited to photo 
documentation and collection of evidence as specified by the approved sexual assault kit.  
Following the clinical assessment, the medical provider will report findings to law enforcement 
in accordance with applicable law and maintain the chain of custody.
4. Conduct postmortem skeletal surveys on any suspicious death of a child under the age of two 
without the need for Medical Examiner approval. 
5. Conduct appropriate laboratory tests, which may include but are not limited to pregnancy tests 
and STD tests.
6. Team members will conduct sexual maturity rating services to determine gender and maturity 
levels based on evidence shall be provided only at the request of law enforcement.
7. Provide fact witness testimony in court regarding cases in which the Provider has physically 
examined the child. Provider will attend and participate in defense interviews and pretrial 
preparation.  will answer questions about their findings and conclusions.  MCAO will make 
every effort to limit the time impact of these pre-trial activities, schedule interviews and 
meetings at mutually convenient times and locations, and to use the provider’s time efficiently.
8. For cases of record review, the Provider will provide expert testimony upon request and will 
bill accordingly. The Provider will attend and participate in defense interviews and pre-trial 
preparation. The Provider will bill for pre-trial preparation hours and defense interviews with 
all record review cases.  MCAO will make every effort to limit the time impact of these pre-
trial activities, schedule interviews and meetings at mutually convenient times and locations, 
and to use the provider’s time efficiently.
 
9. Providers will provide consultation regarding cases of child maltreatment in which the provider 
was the treating medical provider.  PCH understands the provider(s) may be asked to 
participate in additional case staffing. 
10. Maintain appropriate medical documentation and confidentiality.

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11.  Consult with other specialists as required and adjust process as indicated to ensure appropriate    
medical care
12. Forensic Interviews:
12.1.   Forensic Interviews are to be conducted by PCH through its qualified employees or 
agents who shall be mutually agreed upon by the parties prior to engaging in any forensic 
interview. Interviews shall be digitally audio and video recorded. The contractor will 
preserve the video recording and provide a copy of the interview to the referring law 
enforcement agency.  The preserved recordings must be retained until destruction is 
authorized by MCAO. 
12.2.   The individuals who will be the subject of the Forensic Interview will be those who are 
referred by law enforcement and shall include but are not limited to, minors who have 
witnessed or been victims of violence (including child physical abuse) or who have made 
allegations of sexual assault or abuse, individuals who are mentally challenged or disabled, 
emotionally challenged or disabled, or present with a behavioral health malady. 
12.3.   It is understood by the parties that the information derived from a Forensic Interview 
may be used to assist the examining physician with the provision of appropriate health 
care services for this individual and for use in any investigation or prosecution of any 
matter under the jurisdiction of MCAO.
12.4.   In addition to conducting the Forensic Interview, PCH will prepare and produce a report 
for MCAO, which documents the Forensic Interview and provides fact witness testimony 
in court regarding the Forensic Interview. The Forensic Interviewer will attend and 
participate in defense interviews and pretrial preparation, consult with representatives of 
law enforcement and prosecution, and be available for consultation as necessary. MCAO 
will make every effort to minimize the number, frequency and duration of all defense 
interviews and pretrial preparatory sessions to reduce the impact on Team members’ 
regular work schedules. 
12.5.   On occasion, a Forensic Interviewer may be hired to provide expert witness testimony in 
cases in which the Forensic Interviewer did not see the child.
12.6.  Participate in regularly scheduled activities as requested by MCAO.
12.7.   PCH understands that the forensic interviewers may be asked to participate in, upon 
request and reasonable notice, in multi-disciplinary and interdisciplinary team meetings 
(MDT’s) consisting of healthcare professionals, law enforcement agencies and 
attorneys.  When the forensic interviewers agree to participate, the service shall be 
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13. Records Review and Reporting:
13.1.    Subject to the availability and professional discretion of the Team members, at the 
request of MCAO, a Provider will review records, to include medical, law enforcement, 
and other relevant records of pediatric patients who were not evaluated or treated by the 
Team member during the relevant hospitalization. The Team member will provide a 
written report for MCAO based on those records. Team members may decline to conduct 
such reviews when doing so would interfere with the Team members’ ability to provide 
effective care to current patients in the Team member’s sole discretion.
13.2.    MCAO will provide complete and timely records to be reviewed as described above to 
the Team members; such records may include records of the PCH facilities or other 
facilities that have seen the patients that were separately obtained by MCAO. Unless the 
Team member is a treating practitioner of the pediatric patient at the specific time of the 
review, MCAO will not request the Team member to access any hospital records directly 
and MCAO is solely responsible for obtaining and providing applicable records to the 
reviewing Team member.
13.3.    The Team member will provide expert testimony based on the report upon request. The 
Team member will bill for pretrial preparation hours and defense interviews as well as 
expert testimony, as set out in attachment C.
14. PCH understands that the Team member(s) may be asked to participate, upon request and 
reasonable notice, in larger multi- and inter-disciplinary teams consisting of healthcare 
professionals, law enforcement agencies, and attorneys.  When PCH and the Team member(s) 
agree to participate, this Service shall be provided at no additional charge, unless otherwise agreed 
in writing.
PCH reserves the right to refuse to participate, or allow Team members to participate, in any record 
review or expert witness capacity, in which PCH or any of its employees or medical staff members 
are – or may become – defendants in any legal action filed or threatened by anyone involved in 
the events giving rise to the involvement or investigation of law enforcement or MCAO. However, 
once the Team member has agreed to conduct a review, neither PCH nor the Team member may 
withdraw from the case.

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 Attachment B:  Compensation and Reimbursement 
1. MCAO will reimburse PCH at a rate of $865 for services under Attachment B, Section 3 above.  
This includes a one-hour pretrial interview with defense counsel, consultation with the assigned 
prosecutor and court testimony, including any retrials.
2. MCAO will reimburse Phoenix Children’s Hospital, Inc.at a rate of $350 per interview for 
Forensic Interview services provided by Phoenix Children’s Hospital, Inc. as described in 
Attachment B, Section 12 above.  This includes a one-hour pretrial interview with defense 
counsel, consultation with the assigned prosecutor and court testimony, including any retrials.
3. In addition to the rate of reimbursement enumerated in Attachment C, Sections 1 and 2 above, 
MCAO will reimburse PCH for:
3.1.
The actual cost of laboratory tests, but MCAO will not be required to reimburse any costs 
over $350.00 per case; provided, however, that a minimum/flat fee of $300 per case shall 
apply to lab costs in each sexual abuse case.  The parties understand that the nature and 
number of laboratory tests to be provided is dependent upon many variables, including the 
person's presentation and history or the request of the law enforcement agency; therefore, 
the parties agree that in those cases that are mutually agreed upon by the parties in advance, 
additional laboratory tests may be conducted.
3.2.
MCAO will reimburse PCH $819 for each postmortem skeletal examination in cases of 
suspicious deaths of children under the age of two years old without having to consult the 
Medical Examiner’s Office to gain approval to do the postmortem skeletal survey.
3.3.
Medical records review and consultation with prosecutors during case preparation for cases 
that were not originally brought to PCH for services described in Attachment B, Section 
13 above. These services will be charged at a not-to-exceed rate of $500.00 per hour. 
Medical records reviews shall include providing MCAO with a written opinion upon 
completion and testifying in court as necessary.
3.3.1. At the request of MCAO for records reviewed as set forth in Attachment B, Section 
13 above, PCH shall provide, through the Team members, expert witness testimony 
in court and depositions, attend and participate in joint interviews with both 
prosecution and defense counsel present, participate with and assist prosecutors 
with pre-trial preparation, consult with representatives of law enforcement, and 
participate in case staffing upon reasonable notice and accommodation of the Team 
member’s hospital schedules.
3.4.
Sexual Maturity Rating services to determine gender and maturity levels based on evidence 
shall be provided only upon the request of law enforcement at a not-to-exceed amount of 
$300.00 per case.
3.5.
Review of non-medical records to determine the existence of risks to the health and well-
being of a child at the request of law enforcement AND with prior approval from MCAO 
shall not exceed $300.00 per case.

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3.6.
Expert witness in court testimony by a medical provider shall be provided upon request by 
MCAO at a rate of $300 per hour.  This fee is only for those cases not originally brought 
to PCH for services as described in Attachment B, Section 7 above. Any pretrial interview 
requested by the defense shall be paid by the defense at a rate of $250 per hour, prorated 
at 15-minute increments after the initial hour. If the defense attorney is OPDS, PCH will 
bill MCAO.   If the defense attorney is private, MCAO will notify the defense of the need 
to pay PCH in advance for the cost of the interview based on the length of the interview 
the defense is requesting.
3.7.
Expert witness in-court testimony by a Forensic Interviewer shall be provided upon request 
by MCAO at a rate of $300.00 per hour. This fee is only for those cases not originally 
brought to PCH for services under Attachment B, Section 11 above.  Any pretrial interview 
requested by the defense shall be paid by the defense at a rate of $200 per hour, prorated 
in 15-minute increments after the initial hour. If the defense attorney is OPDS, PCH will 
bill MCAO.   If the defense attorney is private, MCAO will notify the defense of the need 
to pay PCH in advance for the cost of the interview based on the length of the interview 
the defense is requesting.
3.8.
PCH assumes sole and exclusive responsibility for payment of any federal and state income 
taxes, federal social security taxes and other mandatory governmental deductions or 
obligations, including worker's compensation for any and all of its employees, and agrees 
to hold Maricopa County and MCAO harmless for any and all liability which Maricopa 
County or MCAO may incur because of Phoenix Children’s Hospital's failure to pay such 
taxes or obligations.
Method of Payment; Invoice and Timeliness Requirements
PCH will submit a statement or invoice for services performed the previous month by the 15th of 
each month.  The invoice shall include, at a minimum, the following information regarding each 
case for which payment is claimed for the Records Review and Reporting or Expert Witness 
Related Services:
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the name of the Provider(s);
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the type of Service provided (Records Review and Reporting, or Expert Witness Related 
Services);
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the date(s) on which each Service was provided. 
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the number of hours devoted by each Provider to furnishing the Service on each date; and
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the name of the MCAO Deputy County Attorney or other representative who requested the 
Service described on the invoice. 
MCAO will, within (30) thirty business days from the date of receipt of the PCH statement or 
invoice, process and remit to PCH a warrant for payment. Should Maricopa County make a 
disallowance in the claim, in whole or in part, PCH may dispute the disallowance. In the event

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PCH has not received payment, PCH will notify Maricopa County of any unpaid invoices within 
forty-five (45) days of invoice being sent to facilitate a timely resolution.
PCH understands and agrees that Maricopa County will not honor any claim for payment 
submitted more than six months after the date of service.  PCH understands and agrees that 
Maricopa County will not process any claim for payment for Services rendered prior to the 
termination date of this Agreement submitted more than (60) sixty days after such termination date 
without the approval of MCAO.