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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
§ 15-3. Permanent Deprivation. As used in this Part C, to “permanently deprive” means to:
(a) Defeat all recovery of the property by the owner; or
(b) Deprive the owner permanently of the beneficial use of the property; or
(c) Retain the property with intent to restore it to the owner only if the owner purchases or leases it back, or pays a reward or other compensation for its return; or
(d) Sell, give, pledge, or otherwise transfer any interest in the property or subject it to the claim of a person other than the owner.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Illinois Statutes Chapter 720. Criminal Offenses § 5/15-3. Permanent Deprivation - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/il/chapter-720-criminal-offenses/il-st-sect-720-5-15-3/
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