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Due Process Requirements in Administrative Agency Adjudications

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In the landmark case Mathews v. Eldridge (1976), the Supreme Court established a balancing test: the amount of procedural protection required depends on the private interest at stake, the risk of an erroneous decision, and the government's interest in efficiency and cost.

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You likely know that the government can't take your property or freedom without a fair process. But what does "fair process" actually mean when a government agency decides your case—how much is enough?