In re Forfeiture of $8,141 of United States Currency

The people appeal as of right from a May 22, 1987, circuit court order directing that the claimant, John C. King, be permitted to act as his own surety in this forfeiture proceeding under MCL 333.7523; MSA 14.15(7523). We reverse.

The underlying facts are not material to the issue on appeal. On April 4, 1987, Detroit police officers seized $8,141 from the claimant and, then, determined that the property is subject to forfeiture under MCL 333.7521(l)(f); MSA 14.15(7521)(l)(f). In accordance with MCL 333.7523(l)(a); MSA 14.15(7523)(l)(a), the police department subsequently sent a notice of…