Form 20 Application for Fees and Other Expenses Under the Equal Access to Justice Act

What Is Form 20?

This is a legal form that was released by the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit on March 1, 2016 and used country-wide. As of today, no separate filing guidelines for the form are provided by the issuing department.

FAQ

Q: What is Form 20?A: Form 20 is an application for fees and other expenses under the Equal Access to Justice Act.

Q: What is the Equal Access to Justice Act?A: The Equal Access to Justice Act is a federal law that allows individuals, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations to recover attorney's fees and other litigation expenses from the federal government when they prevail in certain legal actions against the government.

Q: Who can use Form 20?A: Any individual, small business, or nonprofit organization that has prevailed in a legal action against the federal government and wishes to seek reimbursement for attorney's fees and other expenses can use Form 20.

Q: What information is required in Form 20?A: Form 20 requires information such as the name of the applicant, the court where the legal action was filed, the nature of the legal action, the dates of the proceedings, and a detailed breakdown of the attorney's fees and other expenses incurred.

Q: Is there a deadline for filing Form 20?A: Yes, Form 20 should be filed within 30 days of the final disposition of the legal action or within 30 days of receiving notice from the government that it will not appeal the decision.

Q: What happens after I submit Form 20?A: After submitting Form 20, it will be reviewed by the court or agency responsible for processing the application. If approved, the applicant may receive reimbursement for attorney's fees and other expenses.

Q: Can I appeal if my Form 20 is denied?A: Yes, if Form 20 is denied, the applicant may have the right to appeal the decision and seek a review of the denial.

Q: Are there any restrictions on the amount of fees and expenses that can be awarded?A: Yes, the amount of fees and expenses that can be awarded under the Equal Access to Justice Act is subject to statutory limits and requirements.

Q: Is there a fee to file Form 20?A: No, there is no fee to file Form 20.