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Form 33.9 Notice Of Application For An Order Increasing - - The Amount To Be Paid / The Amount Of (An) Instalment(S) Payable / The Number Of Instalments Payable Under A Compensation Order - Criminal Justice Act, 1993 Section 6 (8) (B)
Form 33.9 is a notice to the Courts Service requesting an increase to the amount, instalment size or number of instalments payable under a criminal compensation order. Use it when you need the court to vary the payment terms set out in a Criminal Justice Act 1993 compensation order.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 33.9 Notice Of Application For An Order Increasing - - The Amount To Be Paid / The Amount Of (An) Instalment(S) Payable / The Number Of Instalments Payable Under A Compensation Order - Criminal Justice Act, 1993 Section 6 (8) (B)
Form 33.9 is a notice to the Courts Service requesting an increase to the amount, instalment size or number of instalments payable under a criminal compensation order. Use it when you need the court to vary the payment terms set out in a Criminal Justice Act 1993 compensation order.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is missing the original order reference, which leads to immediate rejection.
- 2Leaving the original order reference blank
- 3Submitting the form after the next instalment due date
- 4Failing to attach supporting financial evidence
- 5Signing the form with an unauthorized person
Plain English
If a victim or the State has a compensation order and the payment schedule no longer works – for example because the payer’s finances have changed – this form asks the court to raise the payment amount or change how many instalments are required. It’s a formal request, not a casual email.
Submission Date
- Filing date: File the notice before the next instalment due date; otherwise the court may enforce the original terms and add interest.
- 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
- When you need a higher payment amount under an existing compensation order.
- When you want to increase the number of instalments to spread payments out.
- When the payer’s financial circumstances have changed significantly.
- When the court has specifically directed you to apply for a variation.
- When the original order was issued under the Criminal Justice Act 1993, Section 6(8)(b).
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Changing the payee details
Updates who receives the compensation
✓ Verify the new payee’s details first
Requesting a reduction in payments
Reducing amount or instalments
✓ Use only if the payer cannot meet current terms
Appealing a court decision on compensation
Formal appeal process
✓ Must be lodged within 28 days of the decision
Applying for a fresh compensation order
New claim, not a variation
✓ Start a new case rather than amending an old one
Deadline or filing window
File the notice before the next instalment due date; otherwise the court may enforce the original terms and add interest.
Before you submit
- 1Original order reference entered correctly.
- 2Proposed new amount or instalment figures are clearly shown.
- 3Reason for change explained in plain language.
- 4All supporting documents attached and labelled.
- 5Form signed and dated by the liable party or authorized solicitor.
- 6Correct court registry address used.
- 7Copy of the form retained for personal records.
- 8If filing electronically, confirmation receipt saved.
- 9Postage tracked if sending by mail.
How to file this form
- 1Download the latest Form 33.9 from courts.ie.
- 2Complete all required fields, double‑checking numbers.
- 3Gather and attach supporting financial evidence.
- 4Sign and date the form.
- 5Submit via post, in‑person, or the e‑filing portal.
- 6Obtain a receipt or acknowledgment from the court.
- 7Monitor any correspondence for further instructions.
Known limitations
- 1Form only applies to compensation orders under the Criminal Justice Act 1993, Section 6(8)(b).
- 2Cannot be used to reduce payments – a separate form is required.
- 3Electronic filing may not be available in all districts.
- 4No provision for making multiple separate increases on one form.
- 5The form does not capture detailed financial hardship analysis; additional affidavits may be needed.
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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 33.9 is the current version as of 2024. No recent amendments have been published, but always check the Courts Service website for updates before filing.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the form header shows "Form 33.9" and the latest revision date.
- Check that the field for "Section 6(8)(b)" is present.
- Verify the court’s electronic filing instructions have not changed.
- Ensure the signature block includes space for the applicant’s printed name.
- Review any new guidance notes linked on the Courts Service site.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 20/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number from user input.
- SRCReference to Criminal Justice Act 1993, Section 6(8)(b) inferred from form name.
- SRCFiling locations (court registry, e‑filing) based on typical Courts Service procedures.
- SRCDeadline guidance inferred from general practice of filing before next instalment.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact online portal name for e‑filing of Form 33.9.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: specific supporting documents required.
Common confusion points
Mixing up ‘increase amount’ versus ‘increase number of instalments’.
Leaving the original order reference blank.
Submitting after the next instalment is already due.
Attaching irrelevant documents instead of financial proof.
Using the wrong form for a reduction request.
Failing to sign the form or using an unsigned copy.
Sending to the central Courts Service office rather than the issuing court.
Assuming electronic filing is mandatory when paper filing is still accepted.
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