§ 37.3.7 Attorneys' Fees.

• Jurisdiction: Arizona

§ 37.3.7 Attorneys’ Fees. A.R.S. § 12-348(H)(6) provides that attorneys’ fees are not available either in proceedings before the personnel board or, if an appeal is taken by the employee, the superior or appellate courts. However, if the state unsuccessfully appeals a board decision, the employee may request attorneys’ fees pursuant to A.R.S. § 12-348(A)(5).

While A.R.S. § 41-1007 provides for an award of costs and attorneys’ fees to the prevailing party in state administrative proceedings, the personnel...