Opinion ID: 766185
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Heading Rank: 4

Heading: Other Butz Factors: Precedent, Adversariness, Correctability.

Text: 34 It is unclear from the record to what extent the Nevada Board relies on precedent in making its disciplinary decisions. However, it is clear that the disciplinary process is adversary in nature and that errors made by the Board are correctable on appeal. Physicians are entitled to representation by counsel and may present evidence at a formal disciplinary hearing. See Nev. Rev. Stat. S 233B.121. The decision of the Board must be in writing and contain the Board's findings and any sanctions. See id. Judicial review of the Nevada Board's decision is available. See Nev. Rev. Stat. S 630.356. 35 Viewing the Butz factors in their totality, we hold, that while the Board Members do not have all of the attributes of a federal hearing officer, they are functionally comparable to judges and prosecutors. Thus, the Board Members of the Nevada Board of Medical Examiners are entitled to absolute immunity for their quasi-judicial acts. 36