KRS 453.010: Commonwealth not liable for costs; exception in civil actions.

No judgment for costs shall be rendered against the Commonwealth in any action

prosecuted by or against the Commonwealth in its own right, unless specifically provided

by statute; provided, however, that in any civil action filed in any court of competent

jurisdiction by or against the Commonwealth of Kentucky, the costs may be paid by the

Commonwealth when such costs are approved and allowed by the judge of the court in

which the case was filed. Costs shall not exceed the fees allowed for similar services in

other civil actions.