Criminal negligence is an act of negligence that results in a crime-such as involuntary manslaughter which are tried in a criminal court. Tort negligence is negligence thought of as a "civil wrongdoing" which is addressed in civil courts.

A criminal act accompanied by a criminal intent is necessary to form a crime. Criminal NEGLIGENCE is a finding in civil and tort cases and is not a criminal element.

Tieke Xian has written:

'Xin xing fa zhong di wei xian fan' -- subject(s): Criminal Negligence, Criminal provisions, Crminal Negligence, Danger (Law), Negligence, Criminal, Negligence, Crminal

Yes it is.

Criminal negligence charges are brought when reckless action, often coupled with the intention to cause harm, results in bodily injury or property damage to a victim. Leaving a child in a hot car is a common act of criminal negligence.