Subject to the provisions of this Chapter, if the alleged misconduct was related to a judge's good faith performance of or good faith attempt or ability to perform his or her duties, Pierce County shall indemnify each judge for the actual legal expenses incurred by that judge in connection with the defense of a judicial disciplinary proceeding. If there is a question as to whether or not the alleged misconduct was related to the good faith performance of or good faith attempt or ability to perform the judge's duties, the Prosecuting Attorney shall refer that question to the Attorney General or to the prosecuting attorney of another county for an opinion.