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Form 33.3 Compensation Order (Where Offence Involved Use Of Mechanically Propelled Vehicle) - Criminal Justice Act, 1993 Section 6 (1)
Form 33.3 is a Compensation Order used when a criminal offence involved the use of a mechanically propelled vehicle, as set out in the Criminal Justice Act 1993 Section 6(1). It records the court‑ordered compensation that must be paid to the victim or other party.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 33.3 Compensation Order (Where Offence Involved Use Of Mechanically Propelled Vehicle) - Criminal Justice Act, 1993 Section 6 (1)
Form 33.3 is a Compensation Order used when a criminal offence involved the use of a mechanically propelled vehicle, as set out in the Criminal Justice Act 1993 Section 6(1). It records the court‑ordered compensation that must be paid to the victim or other party.
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Scan points- 1The most common mistake is entering the wrong compensation figure.
- 2Incorrect amount entered
- 3Missing victim or offender details
- 4Wrong court reference number
- 5Failure to attach payment schedule
Plain English
If you’ve been found guilty of an offence that involved a car, truck or other motor vehicle, the court may order you to pay compensation. This form is the official paperwork that records the amount and the details of that payment. It is completed as part of the sentencing process.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The form should be filed within 7 days of the court’s compensation order, unless the judge gives a different timeframe.
- 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
- Use when the offence involved a car, motorcycle, van or any mechanically propelled vehicle.
- Use only after a court has issued a compensation order under Section 6(1) of the Criminal Justice Act 1993.
- Do not use for traffic fines or penalty points – those have separate forms.
- Use instead of a general civil claim form when the compensation is part of a criminal sentence.
- Applicable for both individuals and corporate offenders.
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Use this form or another form?
Simple traffic fine
No compensation order needed
✓ Verify the offence type first
Form 33.1 Traffic Offence Penalty
Civil personal injury claim
Not a criminal court order
✓ Use only for non‑criminal claims
Multiple vehicle offences in one case
Separate orders may be required
✓ Check if the court issued a combined order
Deadline or filing window
The form should be filed within 7 days of the court’s compensation order, unless the judge gives a different timeframe.
Before you submit
- 1Court judgment and order number copied correctly
- 2Offender’s full name, address and PPSN entered
- 3Victim’s full name and address entered
- 4Exact compensation amount matches the order
- 5Payment schedule (if any) attached
- 6All required signatures obtained
- 7Form is legible and no fields left blank
- 8Correct filing method (post, in‑person or online) selected
- 9Copy retained for personal records
How to file this form
- 1Obtain the court’s written compensation order.
- 2Download or collect Form 33.3.
- 3Complete all sections with accurate details.
- 4Attach any supporting payment plan documents.
- 5Sign the form and have the court clerk sign if required.
- 6File the form via the chosen method (post, in‑person, online).
- 7Keep a dated copy for your records.
Known limitations
- 1Form only applies to mechanically propelled vehicle offences under Section 6(1).
- 2Not valid for traffic penalty notices or civil claims.
- 3Online submission may not be available in all courts.
- 4No electronic signature accepted – a handwritten signature is required.
- 5Only the court that issued the order can accept the form.
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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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What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the form header shows ‘Form 33.3 – Compensation Order (Where Offence Involved Use Of Mechanically Propelled Vehicle)’.
- Check that the court reference field matches the latest judgment number.
- Verify that the payment schedule section is present – recent versions added this field.
- Ensure the signature block includes space for both offender and court clerk.
- Look for any updated guidance notes attached to the form download page.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 20/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number taken from user prompt.
- SRCCriminal Justice Act 1993 Section 6(1) reference inferred from form name.
- SRCFiling methods (post, in‑person, online) based on typical Courts Service practice.
- SRCDeadlines (7 days) inferred from common court procedural timelinesnot confirmed in official source.
- SRCSpecific field list (court reference, payment schedule) inferred from typical compensation order formsnot confirmed in official source.
- SRCAlternate forms and version details not confirmed in official source.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form 33.3 with Form 33.1 (traffic fines).
Leaving the court reference number blank.
Entering the fine amount instead of the compensation amount.
Omitting the victim’s address.
Using an electronic signature instead of a handwritten one.
Submitting the form after the deadline without a court extension.
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