Criminal Code of the Republic of China Article 14
This English translation was last updated on 2025-08-01, but the Chinese text was amended on 2026-07-22. Later amendments may not be reflected in the translation — please refer to the Chinese text.
A conduct is committed negligently if the actor fails, although not intentionally, to exercise his duty of care that he should and could have exercised in the circumstances.A conduct is considered to have been committed negligently if the actor is aware that his conduct would, but firmly believes it will not, accomplish the element of an offense.
中文原文 中華民國刑法第14條
行為人雖非故意，但按其情節應注意，並能注意，而不注意者，為過失。
行為人對於構成犯罪之事實，雖預見其能發生而確信其不發生者，以過失論。
行為人對於構成犯罪之事實，雖預見其能發生而確信其不發生者，以過失論。