# 28 CFR § 24.203: Documentation of fees and expenses

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-24.203

## Section

- **Citation:** 28 CFR § 24.203
- **Heading:** Documentation of fees and expenses
- **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 B—Information Required From Applicants

## Text

(a) The application shall be accompanied by full documentation of the fees and expenses, including the cost of any study, engineering report, test, or project, for which an award is sought.
(b) The documentation shall include an affidavit from any attorney, agent, or expert witness representing or appearing in behalf of the party, stating the actual time expended and the rate at which fees and other expenses were computed and describing the specific services performed.
(1) The affidavit shall state the services performed. In order to establish the hourly rate, the affidavit shall state the hourly rate which is billed and paid by the majority of clients during the relevant time periods.
(2) If no hourly rate is paid by the majority of clients because, for instance, the attorney or agent represents most clients on a contingency basis, the attorney or agent shall provide information about two attorneys or agents with similar experience, who perform similar work, stating their hourly rate.
(c) The documentation shall also include a description of any expenses for which reimbursement is sought and a statement of the amounts paid and payable by the applicant or by any other person or entity for the services provided.
(d) The adjudicative officer may require the applicant to provide vouchers, receipts, or other substantiation for any expenses claimed.

## 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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