Title 12 — Banks and BankingRelease 119-73not60
§4246 Awards of Costs and Fees to Prevailing Plaintiff
Title 12 › Chapter 43— ACTIONS AGAINST PERSONS COMMITTING BANK FRAUD CRIMES › Subchapter III— USE OF PRIVATE LEGAL RESOURCES › § 4246
Summary
If the U.S. hires private lawyers and wins, court may award reasonable fees and costs.
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Title 12, §4246
Banks and Banking — Source: USLM XML via OLRC
When the United States, through private counsel retained under this subchapter, prevails in any civil action, the court, in its discretion, may allow the United States reasonable attorney’s fees and other expenses of litigation as part of the costs.
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12 U.S.C. § 4246
Title 12 — Banks and Banking
Last Updated
Apr 3, 2026
Release point: 119-73not60