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Form 33.12 Order Increasing — The Amount To Be Paid / The Amount Of (An) Instalments) Payable / The Number Of Instalments Payable Under A Compensation Order (By A Parent Or Guardian) - Criminal Justice Act, 1993 Section 6 (8) (B) Children Act, 1908 Section 99
Form 33.12 is a court order that raises the amount, instalment size or number of instalments payable under a compensation order made against a parent or guardian. It is used in criminal or child law cases where the original order needs to be increased.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 33.12 Order Increasing — The Amount To Be Paid / The Amount Of (An) Instalments) Payable / The Number Of Instalments Payable Under A Compensation Order (By A Parent Or Guardian) - Criminal Justice Act, 1993 Section 6 (8) (B) Children Act, 1908 Section 99
Form 33.12 is a court order that raises the amount, instalment size or number of instalments payable under a compensation order made against a parent or guardian. It is used in criminal or child law cases where the original order needs to be increased.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is forgetting to include the exact figure ordered by the judge.
- 2Leaving the new amount blank or inconsistent with the judge's order
- 3Submitting after the court‑specified deadline
- 4Failing to attach required financial evidence
- 5Signing the form without a legal representative when required
Plain English
If a court has already ordered a parent to pay compensation and later decides the payment should be higher or spread differently, this form records that change. You fill it out to tell the court the new payment details.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The form must be filed within the period set by the judge, typically 14 days from the date of the order to increase the payment.
- 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
- When a compensation order needs a higher total amount
- When the instalment amount must be increased
- When the number of instalments is to be reduced or extended
- When the court explicitly orders a variation of the original order
- Not for initiating a new compensation order – use Form 33.11 for that
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Original compensation order
Starts a new compensation order
✓ Verify you are not creating a new order
Variation of payment schedule without amount change
Adjusts timing only
✓ Ensure only schedule changes are needed
Dispute of compensation amount
Requests a review
✓ Use only if you contest the amount
Deadline or filing window
The form must be filed within the period set by the judge, typically 14 days from the date of the order to increase the payment.
Before you submit
- 1Case number entered correctly
- 2New amount, instalment size, and number of instalments match the judge's order
- 3All required supporting documents attached
- 4Form signed and dated by the parent/guardian or their solicitor
- 5Correct court registry address used
- 6Copy retained for personal records
- 7If filing online, confirm upload receipt
How to file this form
- 1Download the latest Form 33.12 from courts.ie
- 2Complete all fields in black ink or via the online form
- 3Attach any required financial statements or court directions
- 4Sign the form and have a solicitor sign if representation is required
- 5Submit by post, in person, or upload through the Courts Service portal
- 6Obtain a filing receipt or stamped copy from the court
- 7Notify the other party of the updated order, if applicable
Known limitations
- 1Form only applies to compensation orders under the Criminal Justice Act 1993 or Children Act 1908
- 2Cannot be used to create a new compensation order
- 3Online submission may not be available for all courts
- 4No provision for electronic signatures in some jurisdictions
Field map
Compact field-by-field guide
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->Form 33.12 is currently the approved version as of 2024; no recent amendments have been published.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check that the form header shows the 2024 version date
- Confirm the case number field matches the original order
- Verify the court name and address are up to date
- Ensure any attached annexes follow the latest format guidelines
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 20/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number from user input
- SRCIssuing agency identified as Courts Service of Ireland
- SRCStatutory references (Criminal Justice Act 1993, Children Act 1908) inferred from form name
- SRCProcedural steps based on typical Irish court filing practice
- SRCDeadlines inferred from common court order timelines
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact filing deadline length
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: availability of online portal for Form 33.12
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form 33.12 with Form 33.13 (schedule change only)
Leaving the original order reference blank
Submitting without the judge's written direction to increase the amount
Using the wrong court address for submission
Failing to attach income proof when required
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