Quasi Judicial Refers to decisions made by administrative tribunals or government officials to which the rules of natural justice apply. In judicial decisions, the principles of natural justice always apply.
A support magistrate is not a judge, but acts in a quasi judicial function. Support magistrates are authorized to hear support cases and uncontested paternity matters in Family Court.
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quasi Term used to indicate that one subject resembles another, but that there are intrinsic and material differences between them; e.g., when an administrative agency decides contested cases, it is said to be performing a quasi judicial function.
See also: Case, Claim, Commit, Action, Hearing
 
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