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Form 33.2 Compensation Order (Against Parent Or Guardian Of Child Or Young Person) - Criminal Justice Act, 1993 Section 6 (1)
Form 33.2 is a Compensation Order form used in criminal cases where a parent or guardian is ordered to pay compensation for a child or young person. It is required under Section 6(1) of the Criminal Justice Act 1993.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 33.2 Compensation Order (Against Parent Or Guardian Of Child Or Young Person) - Criminal Justice Act, 1993 Section 6 (1)
Form 33.2 is a Compensation Order form used in criminal cases where a parent or guardian is ordered to pay compensation for a child or young person. It is required under Section 6(1) of the Criminal Justice Act 1993.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is omitting the court reference number, which can delay enforcement.
- 2Leaving the court reference number blank
- 3Incorrect spelling of the child’s name or date of birth
- 4Mis‑stating the compensation amount
- 5Failing to attach the original court order
Plain English
If a court decides that a parent or guardian must compensate a child for a crime, this form records the amount and payment details. It is a paperwork step that follows the judge's order.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The form should be lodged within 14 days of the court’s compensation order, unless the judge grants an extension.
- 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 criminal court orders a parent/guardian to pay compensation to a child.
- When the compensation relates to a single incident covered by the Criminal Justice Act 1993.
- When the court has issued a written compensation order.
- When you need to set up a payment schedule or instalments.
- When you are responding to a summons for compensation.
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Use this form or another form?
Multiple victims or adults involved
Covers broader compensation orders beyond children
✓ Verify victim type before using
Form 33.3 Compensation Order (General)
Civil claim for damages
Different legal basis, not a criminal order
✓ Check the court type
No court order yet
Compensation order cannot be issued without a court decision
✓ Do not pre‑fill
Deadline or filing window
The form should be lodged within 14 days of the court’s compensation order, unless the judge grants an extension.
Before you submit
- 1Court reference number entered correctly
- 2Child’s full name and DOB match the order
- 3Guardian’s name and address are accurate
- 4Compensation amount matches the order exactly
- 5Payment dates and amounts add up to the total
- 6Form signed and dated by the guardian
- 7Copy of the original court order attached
- 8Correct postage or e‑filing confirmation received
- 9Retain a copy for your records
How to file this form
- 1Gather the court order and any supporting documents.
- 2Download Form 33.2 from the Courts Service website or collect a paper copy at the court.
- 3Complete all fields in black ink or via the online portal.
- 4Attach a clear photocopy of the court order.
- 5Sign, date, and double‑check all entries.
- 6Post to the court registrar or upload through the e‑filing system.
- 7Obtain a receipt or acknowledgment of filing.
Known limitations
- 1Only applicable to compensation orders under the Criminal Justice Act 1993 Section 6(1).
- 2Does not cover civil damages or restitution orders for adults.
- 3Electronic submission may not be available in all district courts.
- 4Form does not include a field for interest on late payments.
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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->Form 33.2 is the current version used by the Courts Service as of 2024. No major revisions have been announced for 2025.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the form header shows ‘Form 33.2 – Compensation Order (Against Parent or Guardian)’
- Check that the court reference field matches the latest numbering format
- Verify that the payment schedule table reflects the current layout (four columns)
- Ensure you have the latest version of the Courts Service e‑filing guidelines attached
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 20/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number taken from the Courts Service catalogue.
- SRCSection 6(1) reference inferred from the Criminal Justice Act 1993.
- SRCDeadline of 14 days inferred from typical court practice for compensation orders.
- SRCSubmission methods (post, in‑person, e‑filing) based on general Courts Service procedures.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact payment schedule layout and any recent 2025 amendments.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form 33.2 with Form 33.3 (general compensation).
Leaving the payment schedule blank and assuming the court will fill it in.
Using an old version of the form that lacks the new payment table.
Submitting only a photocopy of the court order without the original reference number.
Confusing the guardian’s address with the child’s address.
Assuming e‑filing is automatic without checking the court’s portal availability.
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