### Question
How is the "innocent owner" defined?


### Answer
The term **innocent owner** is defined in *18 U.S.C. § 983* as follows -

> an owner who—


(i) did not know of the conduct giving rise to forfeiture

#### Citation:
  - *18 U.S.C. § 983*
  - Heading: **PART I-CRIMES > CHAPTER 46-FORFEITURE**

