In Re Forfeiture of One 1983 Cadillac

part). While I agree with the majority’s finding that the 1983 Cadillac was a proper object for seizure and forfeiture, I cannot agree with the finding that the prosecutor failed to institute the forfeiture proceedings "promptly” as required by § 7523 of the controlled substances act.

This Court has upheld a delay of 2 Vi months between the time of seizure and the institution of forfeiture proceedings. People v One 1979 Honda Automobile, 139 Mich App 651; 362 NW2d 860 (1984). However, a 6Vi-month delay between seizure and institution of forfeiture proceedings was found excessive. Lenawee…