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14-1704. Negligent arson; “recklessly”; defined.

For you to find that the defendant acted recklessly in this case, you must find that the defendant knew that their conduct created a substantial and foreseeable risk, that the defendant disregarded that risk, and that the defendant was wholly indifferent to the consequences of their conduct and to the welfare and safety of others.

[As amended by Supreme Court Order No. S-1-RCR-2025-00126, effective for all cases pending or filed on or after December 31, 2025.]

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