This subchapter applies to all contract defender programs in which legal representation is provided for a period of more than one week. Contract defender programs for terms of one week or less are governed by the alternative appointment programs provisions in Article 26.04(g)-(h) and subject to §174.28(c)(5) related to the distribution of appointments in assigned counsel systems. This subchapter does not apply to public defender or managed assigned counsel programs established and governed by Chapter 26, Code of Criminal Procedure.