Appearance (Civil Asset Forfeiture) {CA-A 4202.2}

CA-A 4202.2 - APPEARANCE (CIVIL ASSET FORFEITURE). This form is used in Illinois Circuit Courts to notify the court that a person, known as the claimant, is formally participating in a civil asset forfeiture case. This type of case involves property—such as a vehicle—that has been taken by the state, often in connection with suspected criminal activity. By filing this form, the claimant asserts their intention to contest the seizure and requests either a bench trial (with a judge) or a jury trial, if permitted by law. The form requires the claimant’s personal and contact information and must be signed under penalty of perjury, meaning the information provided must be truthful. Additionally, the claimant is required to send a copy of the form to the County State’s Attorney and, if applicable, to any lien holders, co-owners, or others with a legal interest in the property. Delivery can be completed through several methods, including email, personal service, mail, or electronic filing. www.FormsWorkflow.com