In this Article, “owner” means a person with an ownership interest in the specific property sought to be forfeited, including a leasehold, lien, mortgage, recorded security interest, or valid assignment of an ownership interest. “Owner” does not include any of the following:
         (1) A person with only a general unsecured interest
    
in, or claim against, the property or estate of another.
        (2) A bailee, unless the bailor is identified and the
    
bailee shows a colorable legitimate interest in the property seized.
        (3) A nominee who exercises no dominion or control
    
over the property.

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Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 725 ILCS 5/124B-110

  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • Mortgage: The written agreement pledging property to a creditor as collateral for a loan.