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Form 33.1 Compensation Order - Criminal Justice Act, 1993 Section 6 (1)
This form is a Compensation Order application under Section 6 (1) of the Criminal Justice Act, 1993. You use it when seeking financial compensation from the courts following a criminal justice event.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 33.1 Compensation Order - Criminal Justice Act, 1993 Section 6 (1)
This form is a Compensation Order application under Section 6 (1) of the Criminal Justice Act, 1993. You use it when seeking financial compensation from the courts following a criminal justice event.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Ensure the crime cited directly falls under Section 6(1) of the Act.
- 2Omitting the specific crime details.
- 3Not clearly stating the quantum (amount) of loss claimed.
- 4Failing to sign or date the form correctly.
- 5Submitting it to the wrong local Court office.
Plain English
If you have suffered harm due to a crime in Ireland, this form lets you ask the Courts Service for money to cover your losses. It formally starts the process of getting compensated through the Irish court system. This is specifically linked to the 1993 Criminal Justice Act.
Submission Date
- Filing date: While a hard deadline isn't confirmed, applying as soon as possible after the incident is best practice. Delays can complicate your claim review.
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
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What this form is for
- You need this form if you are claiming money because of an event covered by the Criminal Justice Act, 1993.
- Use it specifically when your claim falls under Section 6 (1) provisions.
- This is for compensation awarded by the courts, not general civil claims outside of criminal proceedings.
- It applies after a relevant criminal justice incident has occurred.
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Use this form or another form?
General Civil Claim
If your case isn't directly linked to CJ Act 1993, use the general claim form.
✓ Check jurisdiction first.
Form likely varies by court/matter
Criminal Fine Appeal
You might need a different application if you are appealing a fine itself, rather than claiming compensation from it.
✓ Confirm with your local court office.
Form not confirmed in official source (but related)
CRO Registration Change
If the issue relates to company registration via the CRO portal, use their specific forms.
✓ Ensure the claim is about injury/loss, not just administrative change.
Deadline or filing window
While a hard deadline isn't confirmed, applying as soon as possible after the incident is best practice. Delays can complicate your claim review.
Before you submit
- 1Ensure all boxes related to your claim are ticked clearly.
- 2Provide full details of the incident that warrants compensation.
- 3Attach evidence supporting the loss claimed (e.g., medical reports, receipts).
- 4Sign and date the form where indicated in ink.
- 5Verify the correct court address/branch you are submitting it to.
- 6Check that your personal contact details are current.
How to file this form
- 1Complete all sections of Form 33.1 thoroughly.
- 2Gather all necessary supporting documentation (evidence).
- 3Sign and date the form in the designated area.
- 4Submit the completed package to the relevant Courts Service office.
- 5Obtain a stamped acknowledgment receipt if submitting in person.
Known limitations
- 1The maximum compensation amount is not confirmed in official source (check the latest version).
- 2This form only applies under Section 6 (1) of the Act; other sections require different forms.
- 3It does not guarantee that your claim will be successful, only that you are applying correctly.
- 4The required supporting documents change based on the nature of the criminal justice event.
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Proceedings
3 items
The names of the parties exactly as they appear on the originating document.
The court record number for the case, if one has been assigned.
The court and the office where the document is being filed.
Substance
2 items
What you are asking the court to do, or the information the form requires.
The facts relied on and any documents exhibited with the filing.
Execution
1 items
Signed, sworn or certified as the form requires, with proof of service where needed.
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Fillable formOpen in Editor->This is the standard application for a Compensation Order under Section 6 (1) of the Criminal Justice Act, 1993. It remains the primary form used when seeking compensation from the Courts Service.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check for updates regarding the required supporting documentation list.
- Verify if there have been changes to the fee structure noted on the form itself.
- Confirm if any specific court requirements (e.g., County vs. Circuit) dictate a variation of this template.
- Review the official Courts Service website for the most recent date stamp or revision number.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 20/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm Name: 33.1 Compensation Order - Criminal Justice Act, 1993 Section 6 (1)
- SRCIssuing Agency: Courts Service of Ireland
- SRCPurpose: Seeking financial compensation.
- SRCLegal Basis: Criminal Justice Act, 1993, Section 6 (1).
Common confusion points
Confusing this form with an application for bail conditions relief.
Not clearly distinguishing between 'injury' compensation and 'loss of earnings' compensation on the same form.
Assuming the claim automatically goes to your local court without specifying jurisdiction first.
Forgetting to attach evidence, assuming the courts can find it themselves.
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