{"code":"ELEC","codeName":"Elections Code","section":"14054","citation":"Elec. Code, § 14054","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 14. ELECTION DAY PROCEDURES [14000. - 14443.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/elections-code/division-14"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1.7. Voter Participation [14050. - 14057.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/elections-code/division-14/chapter-1.7"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 235, Sec. 1.   (SB 415)   Effective January 1, 2016.   Section operative January 1, 2018, pursuant to Section 14057.","effective":"2016-01-01","html":"<p>In an action to enforce subdivision (a) of Section <a href=\"/elec/14052\">14052</a>, the court shall allow the prevailing plaintiff other than the state or political subdivision of the state, a reasonable attorney’s fee consistent with the standards established in Serrano v. Priest (1977) 20 Cal.3d 25, 48-49, and litigation expenses including, but not limited to, expert witness fees and expenses as part of the costs. A prevailing defendant shall not recover any costs, unless the court finds the action to be frivolous, unreasonable, or without foundation.</p>","text":"In an action to enforce subdivision (a) of Section 14052, the court shall allow the prevailing plaintiff other than the state or political subdivision of the state, a reasonable attorney’s fee consistent with the standards established in Serrano v. Priest (1977) 20 Cal.3d 25, 48-49, and litigation expenses including, but not limited to, expert witness fees and expenses as part of the costs. A prevailing defendant shall not recover any costs, unless the court finds the action to be frivolous, unreasonable, or without foundation.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/elections-code/voter-participation-14054","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}