### Question
How does FORFEITURE define innocent owner?


### Answer
Under *18 U.S.C. § 983*, **innocent owner** is defined as:

> 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**

