(1) The court may award the prevailing party, including a state, necessary and reasonable expenses incurred by or on behalf of the party, including costs, communication expenses, attorney‘s fees, investigative fees, expenses for witnesses, travel expenses, and child care during the course of the proceedings, unless the party from whom fees or expenses are sought establishes that the award would be clearly inappropriate.
(2) The court shall not assess fees, costs, or expenses against a state unless authorized by law other than KRS § 403.800 to KRS § 403.880.
Effective: July 13, 2004
History: Created 2004 Ky. Acts ch. 133, sec. 33, effective July 13, 2004.