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Form 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
Form 33.4 is a Compensation Order that can be issued against a parent or guardian when a child or young person commits an offence involving a mechanically propelled vehicle. It is used under the Criminal Justice Act 1993 and the Children Act 2001 to recover costs or damages.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 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
Form 33.4 is a Compensation Order that can be issued against a parent or guardian when a child or young person commits an offence involving a mechanically propelled vehicle. It is used under the Criminal Justice Act 1993 and the Children Act 2001 to recover costs or damages.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is entering the wrong amount of compensation, which can invalidate the order.
- 2Incorrect parent/guardian name or address
- 3Wrong statutory reference cited
- 4Mis‑calculated compensation amount
- 5Missing signature of the authorised officer
Plain English
If a teenager drives a car and causes injury or property damage, the court may order the parent to pay compensation. This form records the order and the amount to be paid. It is part of the court’s effort to make victims whole while holding adults responsible for a child’s actions.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The compensation order must be filed before the sentencing is finalised, typically within 14 days of the conviction.
- 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 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.
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Non‑vehicle offence by child
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Form 33.2 Compensation Order (General)
Adult offender
Different statutory basis
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Form 33.1 Compensation Order (Adult)
Civil claim for damages
Not a criminal order
✓ Use only for private disputes
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
- 1Parent/guardian name and address match official records
- 2Child’s full name, DOB, and PPS number entered
- 3Accurate description of the offence and vehicle type
- 4Compensation amount matches victim’s invoice
- 5Correct statutory citations included
- 6All required signatures present
- 7Form signed and dated by the authorised officer
- 8Copy retained for the court file
- 9Submitted to the correct court registry or uploaded correctly
How to file this form
- 1Collect all incident and victim documentation.
- 2Complete the form on paper or in the e‑filing system.
- 3Have the authorised officer sign and date the form.
- 4Attach any supporting invoices or statements.
- 5Submit to the appropriate court registry or upload via e‑filing.
- 6Obtain a receipt or acknowledgment of filing.
- 7File a copy with the victim’s legal representative, if required.
Known limitations
- 1Form only applies to offences involving mechanically propelled vehicles.
- 2Not suitable for civil claims without a criminal conviction.
- 3Requires a court‑issued order; cannot be used voluntarily.
- 4Electronic submission may not be available in all districts.
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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 33.4 is currently the active version for compensation orders involving minors and mechanically propelled vehicles. No major revisions have been announced in the last 12 months.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the statutory references (Criminal Justice Act 1993 s.6(1) and Children Act 2001 s.98) are still current.
- Check that the court’s e‑filing portal accepts PDF format for Form 33.4.
- Verify the fee schedule for filing (if any) has not changed.
- Ensure the signature field reflects the current authorised officer title.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 20/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number taken from Courts Service of Ireland publication list.
- SRCStatutory references (Criminal Justice Act 1993 s.6(1) and Children Act 2001 s.98) appear in the form heading.
- SRCFiling location inferred from standard Courts Service procedures for compensation orders.
- SRCDeadline guidance inferred from typical sentencing timelines; not confirmed in official source.
- SRCElectronic filing availability based on Courts Service e‑filing portal information; not confirmed for this specific form.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form 33.4 with the general compensation order (Form 33.2).
Leaving the statutory reference section blank.
Using the adult compensation form for a minor.
Submitting the form to the wrong court location.
Failing to attach the victim’s invoice or proof of loss.
Incorrectly calculating interest on the compensation amount.
Omitting the parent/guardian’s contact details.
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