§ 50A-312. Costs, fees, and expenses. - North Carolina Statutes

§50A‑312.  Costs, fees, and expenses.

(a)        The court shallaward the prevailing party, including a state, necessary and reasonableexpenses incurred by or on behalf of the party, including costs, communicationexpenses, attorneys' fees, investigative fees, expenses for witnesses, travelexpenses, and child care during the course of the proceedings, unless the partyfrom whom fees or expenses are sought establishes that the award would beclearly inappropriate.

(b)        The court may notassess fees, costs, or expenses against a state unless authorized by law otherthan this Article. (1999‑223, s. 3.)