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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.

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Civil negligence can actually amount to criminal negligence, but this question would be better answered by an attorney.

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There is no such thing as a Criminal Tort. Tort's are, by definition, a 'civil' wrong.

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