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1. How is property valued?
2. What is market value?
3. How often does the county appraise my property?
4. How do I appeal the assessed value?
5. Do I have to let the county appraiser come into my house or onto my property?
6. If the house next door sells to an out-of-state buyer for much more than it is worth, will it affect my taxes?
7. Why do property taxes vary throughout the county?
8. What is the 101% lid law?
9. What is the personal property tax?

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1. What is behavioral health?

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1. How do I appeal?
2. When must I appeal?
3. I appealed last year's valuation but haven't had a hearing or decision from the Board. Do I need to appeal again this year?
4. What information is required to file an appeal?
5. What types of evidence should I provide?
6. Why should I include comparable sales and how do I find them?
7. What is meant by the valuation date?
8. What if there are no sales comparable to my property?
9. What if I don't have time to gather all the evidence by the petition deadline?
10. When will I have a hearing?
11. What can I expect at the hearing?
12. Can I reschedule my hearing?
13. May I submit additional information at the hearing?
14. When will I receive a decision?
15. What if I am not satisfied with the Board's decision?
16. What if my taxes are due before I have a hearing or receive a decision?
17. If the Board decreases the value of my property, how will that affect my taxes?

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1. How does one become a member of the MRSC roster so we can learn of bid opportunities with the County?
2. Why Aren’t public works projects listed on the county web page?
3. Does the County have its own bond form for bids?
4. The bid document states a walkthrough is mandatory, why is that? and what happens if I do not attend?
5. If my company performs public work for the County, do I have to pay "prevailing wage"?

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1. How is cocaine used?
2. What are its short-term effects?
3. What are its long-term effects?
4. What does cocaine look like?
5. What is the federal classification of cocaine?

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1. When will I receive my permit?
2. When do I need to have a Concealed Pistol License?
3. Is there a background check?
4. Are there other requirements?

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1. Do you have the legal forms I need?
2. How do I get copies of the documents in my court file?
3. How do I get my record vacated?
4. I cannot afford an attorney, can you help me?
5. What can I do if I am a victim of domestic violence?
6. What can the Grant County Clerk’s Office not do?
7. What can the Grant County Clerk’s Office staff do?
8. What type of court records are maintained by the County Clerk?

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1. How do I submit my permits online?
2. How long are permits good for?
3. What permits are required or exempt? (under construction)

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1. WHAT IS AN INFRACTION?
2. WHAT MUST I DO IF I RECEIVE AN INFRACTION?
3. WHAT SHOULD I WEAR AND HOW SHOULD I ACT IN COURT?
4. WHAT IS A MITIGATION HEARING?
5. WHAT IS A CONTESTED HEARING?
6. MAY I HAVE A LAWYER AT A CONTESTED HEARING?
7. IS THERE A PROCESS TO KEEP THE VIOLATION OFF MY RECORD?
8. MAY I HAVE A HEARING BY MAIL?
9. WILL A TRAFFIC INFRACTION APPEAR ON MY DRIVING RECORD?
10. WHAT IF I DO NOT PAY FOR MY TICKET OR APPEAR AT A HEARING?
11. WHAT ABOUT A NO LIABILITY INSURANCE TICKET?
12. IS THERE A RIGHT TO APPEAL?

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1. HOW WAS I CHOSEN?
2. WHAT KIND OF CASE WILL I HEAR?
3. HOW IS A SIX PERSON JURY SELECTED?
4. WHY ARE SOME PEOPLE EXCUSED?
5. WHAT HAPPENS DURING THE TRIAL?
6. DO’S AND DON’TS FOR JURORS
7. PAYMENT OF JUROR EXPENSES
8. WHERE CAN I FIND MORE INFORMATION ABOUT JURY SERVICE IN WASHINGTON STATE?

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1. Who is nCourt?
2. I cannot find my citation online. What can I do?
3. How much is my speeding ticket?
4. What is the process fee?
5. If I pay online, how soon does the court get notified?
6. The result of the lookup function will not allow me to pay, it says this is a "Must Appear" ticket. What are my options?
7. What happens if I pay the citation after the court date (Late fees, Bench Warrant fees, or other penalties)?
8. What happens if I don't pay the citation?
9. Am I pleading guilty when I pay online?
10. Is my payment secure?

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1. Ready for trial
2. Going to trial
3. Pled guilty
4. Continued to (date)
5. Stricken
6. Bench warrant
7. Dismissed with prejudice
8. Dismissed without prejudice

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1. What materials are illegal to burn in an outdoor fire?
2. What can I burn in an outdoor fire?
3. How much natural vegetation can I burn?
4. Can I use a burn barrel to burn natural vegetation?
5. What is the definition of Residential Burning?
6. Can I use a burn to clear off my land?
7. What is the definition of Land Clearing burning?
8. Is there anywhere I can't burn?
9. Can I burn at night?
10. What if the smoke is drifting over to my neighbors house?
11. What are some alternatives to burning?
12. What about agricultural burns?
13. What do I need to do to conduct a safe burn?
14. Where can I find more burning tips and restriction information?

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1. Can you assign an address over the phone?
2. Can I choose my address number?
3. Can I choose my road name?
4. Does Grant County notify Google Maps, Federal Express, United Parcel Service, Bing Maps, TeleAtlas, and other companies that supply or use address data?

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1. When are visitation hours?
2. Can my phone be blocked so an inmate at the jail cannot call me?
3. Can I put money on an inmate's account?
4. Can I bring in books or magazines for an inmate?
5. What other items can I bring for an inmate?
6. Can I find out an inmate's release date?
7. Can you please pass a message to an inmate?
8. Can I do my commitment from another county at the Grant County Jail?

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1. How are inhalants abused?
2. How do inhalants affect the brain?
3. What other adverse effects do inhalants have on health?

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1. Can for-profit entities apply for lodging tax funds (LTAC Grants)?
2. The application says "Events Only" - can I apply for our Chamber of Commerce for year-round promotion or for a capital improvement?
3. Our Fall Event will not be finalized until February 2023. Can we submit our application as just a FALL MUSICAL and add details later for reimbursement? The budget would be similar to the 2022 Musical
4. Why is it important to draw people from more than 50 miles away?
5. Can you explain the question "How will this event increase County overnight stay's outside of cities?
6. When will the 2023 LTAC Grants be available?
7. Can we be reimbursed for all eligible expenses or is it limited to advertising reimbursements only?
8. What can the funds be used for?
9. Can we use the funds to promote our events all year?

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1. What are the signs of a marijuana house in your neighborhood?
2. Is medical marijuana legal in Washington?
3. Has medical marijuana been legalized federally?
4. How can I find out if I qualify to be a medical marijuana patient?

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1. How are prescription medications used?
2. How are prescription sedatives and tranquilizers used?
3. What do prescription pain relievers look like?
4. What do prescription sedatives and tranquilizers look like?
5. What are the long-term effects of prescription pain relievers?
6. What are the long-term effects of prescription sedatives and tranquilizers?
7. What are the short-term effects of prescription pain relievers?
8. What are the short-term effects of prescription sedatives and tranquillizers?

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1. How do I get a public defender in Grant County?
2. Are public defenders "real lawyers"?
3. Since you are paid by the government the same as prosecutors, aren't you just working together?
4. If I have a problem with my court-appointed lawyer, how do I file a complaint?
5. How can I get a different lawyer assigned to me?
6. What if I can't reach my public defender?

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1. What is an approach permit?
2. Who asks for an approach permit?
3. What is the process?
4. Who decides if an approach permit is to be issued?
5. How long does it take to process an approach permit?

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1. What is a franchise agreement?
2. Who asks for a franchise agreement?
3. Who decides if a franchise agreement is to be issued?
4. How long does it take to process a franchise agreement?
5. How much does it cost?

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1. What is an Road Improvement District (RID)?
2. Why would an RID be formed?
3. How is an RID initiated?
4. How are the boundaries of an RID determined?
5. How is the cost estimate prepared? Can the County assess cost overruns?
6. How is the total cost of the improvement divided among the owners?
7. How much will the assessment be for the average size lot?
8. How is assessment paid? Will it increase my taxes?
9. When do I pay my assessment?
10. Does the County participate in the cost of an RID?
11. What is the procedure for improving a private road?
12. Is the County for or against RIDs?
13. Which department handles RIDs?

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1. What is right-of-way?
2. How much does it cost?

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1. What is a road vacation?
2. Who asks for a vacation?
3. Who decides if the road is vacated?
4. How long does a vacation take?
5. How much does it cost?

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1. What is a work in the right of way permit?

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1. Does Grant County e-Record?
2. Does the Recording department have birth and death certificates?
3. Does the Recording department supply blank documents or forms?
4. How are documents to be formatted?
5. What kinds of documents are recorded in the Recording department?
6. Where do I obtain information regarding divorce or probate records?
7. Would the Recording department accept the National UCC Form for recordation?
8. What are the recording fees?

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1. I don't have a county issued phone; can I install the SnapComms app on my personal phone?
2. I don't have the SnapComms App on my computer, how can I get it installed?
3. How do I know if the SnapComms app is running on my computer?

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1. What is a Shoreline Master Program?
2. What is the Shoreline Master Program update process?
3. What is my role in the process?
4. Will it impact my existing home?
5. What is “no net loss” of ecological or environmental functions?

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1. Who runs the program?
2. Where does the money come from?
3. Who is eligible for the program?
4. How is eligibility determined?
5. How do I apply for assistance?

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1. Will I have to testify?
2. Can I drop the charges?
3. I have bills because of this crime. How can I get them paid?
4. I have been threatened or contacted by the defendant. What can I do?
5. An attorney or investigator has been contacting me about the case. Do I have to talk to them?
6. I gave a statement to law enforcement. Why do I have to be interviewed?
7. Can someone attend the interview with me?
8. Will the defendant go to prison or jail?
9. Can I contact the defendant?
10. How can I be notified if the defendant is released from jail?
11. How could the defendant plead "not guilty?" I saw him do it/He confessed.
12. Can I obtain restitution for things such as pain, suffering, and mental anguish?
13. What is a protection order? How can I get one?
14. How do I know when and where to go to court?

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1. Locks
2. Protection Orders
3. Cell Phones
4. Awareness
5. A Safe Place
6. Money

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1. School/Daycare
2. Informing your child
3. Your child and 9-1-1

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1. REPORTING THE CRIME
2. FILED
3. PRELIMINARY APPEARANCE
4. ARRAIGNMENT
5. OMNIBUS HEARING
6. 3.5/3.6 HEARING
7. CHANGE OF PLEA HEARING
8. TRIAL
9. SENTENCING

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1. DEFENDANT
2. DEFENSE ATTORNEY
3. EVIDENCE
4. VICTIM IMPACT STATEMENT
5. INFORMATION
6. PERSONAL RECOGNIZANCE
7. PLEA BARGAIN
8. PRE-SENTENCING INVESTIGATION (PSI)
9. PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
10. DEPUTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
11. SUBPOENA
12. TESTIFY