# 28 C.F.R. § 24.101 (2026): Purpose of these rules

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P24_S24_101

## Section

- **Citation:** 28 C.F.R. § 24.101 (2026)
- **Heading:** Purpose of these rules
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 28 CFR: Judicial Administration / Chapter I: DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE / Part 24: IMPLEMENTATION OF THE EQUAL ACCESS TO JUSTICE ACT IN DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS / Subpart A: General Provisions / § 24.101: § 24.101   Purpose of these rules.

## Text

These rules are adopted by the Department of Justice pursuant to section 504 of title 5, U.S. Code, as amended by section 203(a)(1) of the Equal Access to Justice Act, Public Law No. 96-481. Under the Act, an eligible party may receive an award for attorney fees and other expenses when it prevails over the Department in an adversary adjudication under 5 U.S.C. 554 before the Department, unless the Department's position as a party to the proceeding was substantially justified or special circumstances make an award unjust. The purpose of these rules is to establish procedures for the submission and consideration of applications for awards against the Department.

## Nearby sections

- [28 C.F.R. § 24.101 (2026) § 24.101   Purpose of these rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P24_S24_101.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 24.102 (2026) § 24.102   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P24_S24_102.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 24.103 (2026) § 24.103   Proceedings covered.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P24_S24_103.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 24.104 (2026) § 24.104   Applicability to Department of Justice proceedings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P24_S24_104.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 24.105 (2026) § 24.105   Eligibility of applicants.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P24_S24_105.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 24.106 (2026) § 24.106   Standards for awards.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P24_S24_106.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 24.107 (2026) § 24.107   Allowable fees and other expenses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P24_S24_107.md)

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