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UNITED STATES v. $8,850

No. 81-1062.

461 U.S. 555 (1983)

UNITED STATES v. EIGHT THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS ($8,850) IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY

Supreme Court of United States.

Decided May 23, 1983.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Deputy Solicitor General Frey argued the cause for the United States. With him on the briefs were Solicitor General Lee, Assistant Attorney General Jensen, Carter G. Phillips, John Fichter De Pue, and David B. Smith.

Victor Sherman argued the cause for claimant Vasquez. With him on the brief was Paul L. Gabbert.

JUSTICE O'CONNOR delivered the opinion of the Court.

United States Customs officials seized $8,850 in currency from the claimant as she passed through customs at Los Angeles International Airport. The question in this case is whether the Government's 18-month delay in filing a civil proceeding for forfeiture of the currency violates the claimant's right to due process of law. We conclude that the four-factor balancing test of Barker v. Wingo,

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