25-1062. Costs, fees and expenses


A. The court shall award the prevailing party, including a state, necessary and
reasonable expenses incurred by or on behalf of the party, including costs, communication
expenses, attorney 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 is clearly inappropriate.


B. The court shall not assess fees, costs or expenses against a state unless
authorized by law other than this chapter.