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A '''quasi-judicial proceeding''' is a trial that adopts the form of a judicial process without a formal basis in law.

==Origins==

The word 'quasi' consists of two [[Social:Latin|Latin]] words: Quam + Si. Quam, in Latin, means  ‘as much as’ and Si means ‘if.’ The prefix ‘quasi’ connotes the meaning – ‘similar to but not exactly the same as.’  Thus, quasi-judicial proceedings are similar to but not exactly court proceedings.<ref>{{cite web|author=Robert&nbsp;C.&nbsp;Downie, II |url=https://www.floridabar.org/the-florida-bar-journal/quasi-judicial-proceedings-and-constitutionl-rights-what-is-happening-to-separation-of-powers/ |title=Quasi-Judicial Proceedings and Constitutionl Rights: What Is Happening to Separation of Powers? – The Florida Bar |publisher=Floridabar.org |access-date=2020-03-01}}</ref> The term also implies that these authorities are not routinely responsible for holding such proceedings and often may have other duties.

In short, an administrative function is called ‘quasi-judicial’ when there is an obligation to assume a judicial approach and to comply with the basic requirements of [[Social:Natural justice|natural justice]]. Thus, the fundamental purpose of a quasi-judicial hearing is to provide the affected parties due process.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dunedingov.com/Home/ShowDocument?id=4385 |title=CITIZEN'S GUIDE TO A QUASI-JUDICIAL PROCESS |publisher=www.dunedingov.com |access-date=2020-03-01}}</ref>  [[Social:Due process|Due process]] requires notice of the proceedings and an opportunity to be heard.

==Elements==

# Adequate Notice
# Impartial Hearing Officer
# Right to be represented by or through counsel
# Right to Confront Parties and Witnesses
# Right to Compel production of Evidences
# Right to have findings of facts and law, and explicit reasons for the decision (speaking order)
# Right to Judicial Review

==See also==
*Nuremberg trials
*quasi-judicial body

==References==

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[[Category:Justice]]

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