# 28 CFR § 24.106: Standards for awards

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-24.106

## Section

- **Citation:** 28 CFR § 24.106
- **Heading:** Standards for awards
- **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

(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 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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