>MODEL PENAL CODE ANNOTATED
 

MODEL PENAL CODE

Section 1.13. General Definitions.

 In this Code, unless a different meaning plainly is required:

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 (14) "recklessly" has the meaning specified in Section 2.02 and equivalent terms such as "recklessness" or "with recklessness" have the same meaning;

 (15) "negligently" has the meaning specified in Section 2.02 and equivalent terms such as "negligence" or "with negligence" have the same meaning;

 (16) "reasonably believes" or "reasonable belief" designates a belief which the actor is not reckless or negligent in holding.