# 28 C.F.R. § 24.106 (2026): Standards for awards

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P24_S24_106

## Section

- **Citation:** 28 C.F.R. § 24.106 (2026)
- **Heading:** Standards for awards
- **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 / § 24.106: § 24.106   Standards for awards.

## Text

(a) A prevailing applicant may receive an award for fees and expenses incurred in connection with a proceeding unless (1) the position of the Department as a party to the proceeding was substantially justified or (2) special circumstances make the award sought unjust. No presumption arises that the agency's position was not substantially justified simply because the agency did not prevail.
(b) An award will be reduced or denied if the applicant has unduly or unreasonably protracted the proceedings.

## 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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