33.4 Compensation Order (Against Parent Or Guardian Of Child Or Young Person - Where Offence Involved Use Of Mechanically Propelled Vehicle) - Criminal Justice Act, 1993 Section 6 (1) Children Act, 2001 Section 98

What this form is for

• • Use when a child or young person is convicted of an offence using a car, motorcycle or similar vehicle.
• • Use when the court wants the parent/guardian to pay restitution to a victim.
• • Do not use for non‑vehicle offences involving children.
• • Do not use for civil claims that are not court‑ordered.
• • Use instead of a standard civil claim form when the offence is criminal.

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

The compensation order must be filed before the sentencing is finalised, typically within 14 days of the conviction.

Before you submit

• • Parent/guardian name and address match official records
• • Child’s full name, DOB, and PPS number entered
• • Accurate description of the offence and vehicle type
• • Compensation amount matches victim’s invoice
• • Correct statutory citations included
• • All required signatures present
• • Form signed and dated by the authorised officer
• • Copy retained for the court file
• • Submitted to the correct court registry or uploaded correctly

How to file this form

1. 1Collect all incident and victim documentation.
2. 2Complete the form on paper or in the e‑filing system.
3. 3Have the authorised officer sign and date the form.
4. 4Attach any supporting invoices or statements.
5. 5Submit to the appropriate court registry or upload via e‑filing.
6. 6Obtain a receipt or acknowledgment of filing.
7. 7File a copy with the victim’s legal representative, if required.

Known limitations

• • Form only applies to offences involving mechanically propelled vehicles.
• • Not suitable for civil claims without a criminal conviction.
• • Requires a court‑issued order; cannot be used voluntarily.
• • Electronic submission may not be available in all districts.