# 28 CFR § 24.101: Purpose of these rules

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-24.101

## Section

- **Citation:** 28 CFR § 24.101
- **Heading:** Purpose of these rules
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 28—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

## 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 CFR § 24.101 § 24.101 Purpose of these rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-24.101.md)
- [28 CFR § 24.102 § 24.102 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-24.102.md)
- [28 CFR § 24.103 § 24.103 Proceedings covered.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-24.103.md)
- [28 CFR § 24.104 § 24.104 Applicability to Department of Justice proceedings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-24.104.md)
- [28 CFR § 24.105 § 24.105 Eligibility of applicants.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-24.105.md)
- [28 CFR § 24.106 § 24.106 Standards for awards.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-24.106.md)
- [28 CFR § 24.107 § 24.107 Allowable fees and other expenses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-24.107.md)
- [28 CFR § 24.201 § 24.201 Contents of application.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-24.201.md)
- [28 CFR § 24.202 § 24.202 Net worth exhibit.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-24.202.md)
- [28 CFR § 24.203 § 24.203 Documentation of fees and expenses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-24.203.md)
- [28 CFR § 24.204 § 24.204 Time for submission of application.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-24.204.md)
- [28 CFR § 24.301 § 24.301 Filing and service of documents.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-24.301.md)
- [28 CFR § 24.302 § 24.302 Answer to application.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-24.302.md)
- [28 CFR § 24.303 § 24.303 Comments by other parties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-24.303.md)

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