APRIL 2025 | 25 THE OKLAHOMA BAR JOURNAL Statements or opinions expressed in the Oklahoma Bar Journal are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of the Oklahoma Bar Association, its officers, Board of Governors, Board of Editors or staff. manner.”6 Due process is not only about the fairness of outcomes but also the fairness of the procedures by which decisions are made. The “due process clauses of the State and Federal Constitutions afford protection against arbitrary and unreasonable administrative actions.”7 It sets a minimum standard of fairness that government agencies must follow if they seek to act against an American citizen, and it applies to criminal, civil and administrative matters. In a nutshell, due process is a safeguard against injustice, ensuring that every individual is treated with dignity and respect within the legal system. DUE PROCESS APPLICABILITY Case law is clear that the due process clause of both the Oklahoma and the United States constitutions apply to administrative hearings where the loss of a property right is at stake.8 This includes both business licenses and professional licenses.9 The rationale is that when an administrative agency acts in a quasi-judicial manner, including the authority
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