While investigating and prosecuting misconduct, the Board is obligated to provide due process of law to the licensee. Among other things, the licensee is entitled to notice and an opportunity to present evidence in his or her own defense in a public hearing before any disciplinary sanction can be imposed.

Although investigations are kept confidential, once a disciplinary proceeding begins, the documents and evidence become public. For these, and other reasons, disciplinary hearings take time and the Board's decision can be appealed.