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Form 33.5 Notice Of Application For An Order - Reducing The Amount Remaining To Be Paid / Varying (An) Instalments) Payable / Directing That No Payments/Further Payments Be Made Under A Compensation Order - Criminal Justice Act, 1993 Section 6 (8) (A)
Form 33.5 is a notice to the Courts Service requesting a change to a compensation order made under the Criminal Justice Act 1993. It is used to ask the court to reduce the amount still owed, vary instalment terms, or stop further payments.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 33.5 Notice Of Application For An Order - Reducing The Amount Remaining To Be Paid / Varying (An) Instalments) Payable / Directing That No Payments/Further Payments Be Made Under A Compensation Order - Criminal Justice Act, 1993 Section 6 (8) (A)
Form 33.5 is a notice to the Courts Service requesting a change to a compensation order made under the Criminal Justice Act 1993. It is used to ask the court to reduce the amount still owed, vary instalment terms, or stop further payments.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is not quoting the exact compensation order number, causing the court to reject the application.
- 2Submitting without the correct case reference
- 3Leaving the reason for change vague or unsupported
- 4Missing the deadline before the next instalment
- 5Sending the form to the wrong court
Plain English
If you have a court‑ordered compensation payment and need the amount lowered, want a different payment plan, or think no more money should be paid, you fill out this form. It tells the court why you want the order changed and asks for a new decision.
Submission Date
- Filing date: File the notice before the next scheduled instalment is due, or within any time limit set by the original order – typically 28 days after a change in circumstances.
- 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
- You have an existing compensation order under the Criminal Justice Act 1993.
- You need to reduce the remaining balance or change instalment amounts.
- You want the court to stop any further payments.
- The request relates to a criminal‑justice compensation order, not a civil judgment.
- You have supporting evidence for the change.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
You want to vary a civil judgment payment
Different legislation applies
✓ Verify the order type first
Form 33.4 (Variation of Judgment)
You need to appeal a court decision
Appeals follow a separate process
✓ Confirm you are appealing, not varying
You are applying for a fresh compensation order
This is a new claim
✓ Use only if no order exists
Form 33.1 (Application for Compensation)
Deadline or filing window
File the notice before the next scheduled instalment is due, or within any time limit set by the original order – typically 28 days after a change in circumstances.
Before you submit
- 1Case number and court reference copied accurately.
- 2Reason for change clearly written and supported.
- 3All required attachments included (e.g., payslips, medical certificates).
- 4Form signed and dated by the applicant.
- 5Correct postage or electronic upload confirmed.
- 6Copy of the original compensation order attached.
- 7Contact details up to date.
- 8Checked for spelling or transcription errors.
How to file this form
- 1Gather the original compensation order and any evidence of changed circumstances.
- 2Download or collect Form 33.5.
- 3Complete the form, ensuring all fields are filled.
- 4Attach supporting documents and a copy of the original order.
- 5Sign, date, and keep a copy for your records.
- 6Send the form to the appropriate court by post, hand‑delivery, or upload.
- 7Obtain a receipt or acknowledgment from the court.
Known limitations
- 1Form only applies to compensation orders under the Criminal Justice Act 1993.
- 2Cannot be used to increase the amount payable.
- 3Electronic filing may not be available in all courts.
- 4The court may request additional information before deciding.
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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 33.5 is the current version as of 2024. No major revisions have been announced, but check the Courts Service website for any updates before filing.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the form number is 33.5 and not an older revision.
- Check the court address listed on the form matches the issuing court.
- Verify that the online portal option is still available for your court.
- Ensure any referenced sections of the Criminal Justice Act are unchanged.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 20/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number taken from user input.
- SRCPurpose inferred from title (notice of application to vary compensation order).
- SRCIssuing agency (Courts Service of Ireland) confirmed by input.
- SRCReference to Criminal Justice Act 1993 Section 6(8)(a) noted from title.
- SRCSubmission methods based on typical Courts Service practicenot officially confirmed.
- SRCDeadlines inferred from standard court practice; not explicitly stated in source.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form 33.5 with Form 33.4 (variation of civil judgments).
Leaving the “reason for change” field blank or too brief.
Submitting to the wrong court registry.
Failing to attach a copy of the original compensation order.
Not updating contact details after a move.
Assuming the online portal works for all courts.
Thinking the form can increase the payment amount.
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