33.3 Compensation Order (Where Offence Involved Use Of Mechanically Propelled Vehicle) - Criminal Justice Act, 1993 Section 6 (1)

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.

Use this form or another form?

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

• • Court judgment and order number copied correctly
• • Offender’s full name, address and PPSN entered
• • Victim’s full name and address entered
• • Exact compensation amount matches the order
• • Payment schedule (if any) attached
• • All required signatures obtained
• • Form is legible and no fields left blank
• • Correct filing method (post, in‑person or online) selected
• • Copy retained for personal records

How to file this form

1. 1Obtain the court’s written compensation order.
2. 2Download or collect Form 33.3.
3. 3Complete all sections with accurate details.
4. 4Attach any supporting payment plan documents.
5. 5Sign the form and have the court clerk sign if required.
6. 6File the form via the chosen method (post, in‑person, online).
7. 7Keep a dated copy for your records.

Known limitations

• • Form only applies to mechanically propelled vehicle offences under Section 6(1).
• • Not valid for traffic penalty notices or civil claims.
• • Online submission may not be available in all courts.
• • No electronic signature accepted – a handwritten signature is required.
• • Only the court that issued the order can accept the form.