33.8 Order Reducing The Amount Remaining To Be Paid / Varying (An) Instalment(S) Payable / Directing That No Payments/Further Payments Be Made Under A Compensation Order (By A Parent Or Guardian) - Criminal Justice Act, 1993 Section 6 (8) (A)

What this form is for

• • When you need a lower remaining balance on a compensation order.
• • When you want to change the instalment amount or frequency.
• • When you wish to stop any further payments temporarily.
• • When a parent or guardian’s financial circumstances have changed dramatically.
• • When the court has specifically directed you to apply using Form 33.8.

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

Submit the form before the next scheduled instalment is due; otherwise the court may enforce the original payment schedule.

Before you submit

• • Completed all personal detail sections.
• • Current balance and original order reference entered correctly.
• • Reason for variation clearly explained.
• • All supporting documents attached.
• • Form signed and dated by the applicant.
• • Witness signature (if required) obtained.
• • Correct court name and address written on the envelope.
• • Copy of the form retained for personal records.

How to file this form

1. 1Download the latest Form 33.8 from courts.ie.
2. 2Read the guidance notes attached to the form.
3. 3Gather supporting evidence (pay slips, medical reports, etc.).
4. 4Complete the form in black ink or electronically if allowed.
5. 5Attach copies of all evidence.
6. 6Sign the form and obtain any required witness signatures.
7. 7Post or hand‑deliver to the court registry that issued the original order.

Known limitations

• • Only applicable to compensation orders under the Criminal Justice Act 1993.
• • Cannot be used to increase the amount payable.
• • Does not automatically suspend enforcement actions.
• • Must be filed with the court that made the original order.