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Form 95.1 Notice Of Application For Compensation For Damage To Property - Malicious Injuries Act 1981 And 1986
This form is a Notice of Application for Compensation under the Malicious Injuries Act 1981 and 1986. You use it when property has been damaged due to malicious injuries. It officially starts the process of claiming compensation from the Courts Service.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 95.1 Notice Of Application For Compensation For Damage To Property - Malicious Injuries Act 1981 And 1986
This form is a Notice of Application for Compensation under the Malicious Injuries Act 1981 and 1986. You use it when property has been damaged due to malicious injuries. It officially starts the process of claiming compensation from the Courts Service.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Do not forget to specify which Act (1981 or 1986) applies if both seem relevant.
- 2Failing to accurately describe the property damaged.
- 3Not clearly stating the date the malicious injury occurred.
- 4Omitting the name of the person who caused the damage (the tortfeasor).
- 5Using the wrong Act reference if both 1981 and 1986 apply.
Plain English
If someone has intentionally damaged your property, this is the paperwork you need to file. It tells the Courts Service that you are formally asking for money to cover those damages. Think of it as kicking off your claim in the Irish court system.
Submission Date
- Filing date: While no specific timeframe is listed here, you should submit this as soon as reasonably possible after the damage occurs to avoid procedural issues.
- 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 this form when someone intentionally damages your property in Ireland.
- It applies specifically to claims under the Malicious Injuries Act 1981 and 1986.
- You use it to start the official compensation application, not just to notify someone.
- This is for property damage, not personal injury (though they can overlap).
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Property damaged by vandalism or deliberate damage (e.g., broken window, graffiti)
This is the official start of your claim for compensation under the Malicious Injuries Act.
✓ Ensure you have documented the damage clearly.
You are claiming compensation because someone intentionally caused harm to something belonging to you in Ireland
The Act covers injuries and damage done maliciously, so this form applies directly.
✓ Check that the act of injury was indeed 'malicious'.
The property damage happened recently (within a reasonable time frame)
While not specified on the form itself, timely submission is important for the Courts Service.
✓ Confirm the date and location of the incident.
You are applying to the Courts Service for payment from the state/relevant body
This notice officially puts your claim onto their system under the specific Acts (1981 & 1986).
✓ Verify who you are naming as the liable party if known.
Deadline or filing window
While no specific timeframe is listed here, you should submit this as soon as reasonably possible after the damage occurs to avoid procedural issues.
Before you submit
- 1Fill in all required fields completely, even if the answer is 'None'.
- 2Ensure your full name and address are clearly written.
- 3Attach copies of evidence (photos, repair quotes) before submitting.
- 4Verify the date you are signing the form matches the current date.
- 5Check that the damage description accurately reflects what happened.
How to file this form
- 1Complete all sections of Form 95.1 thoroughly.
- 2Sign and date the bottom section of the notice.
- 3Gather supporting documentation (evidence).
- 4Submit the completed form to the relevant Courts Service office or via their online portal.
- 5Keep a copy for your own records after submission.
Known limitations
- 1This form initiates the claim; it is not the final judgment or award.
- 2It applies specifically to damage caused by 'malicious injuries' as defined by the Acts. Not confirmed in official source
- 3The compensation amount claimed here is subject to assessment by the Courts Service.
- 4If you are claiming under a different statute, this form may be incorrect.
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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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What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check the date printed on the form for the latest revision.
- Ensure you are using Form 95.1 and not a related document number.
- Verify if any specific declaration boxes have been added recently (e.g., regarding digital submissions).
- Confirm the exact title matches: 'Notice Of Application For Compensation...'.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 02/11/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCIssuing Agency: Courts Service of Ireland (COURTS)
- SRCForm Number: 95.1
- SRCAct Coverage: Malicious Injuries Act 1981 and 1986
- SRCPurpose: Application for Compensation for Property Damage
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Specific fee payable upon submission.
Common confusion points
Mistaking this for a simple letter: This form is a formal legal notice.
Not knowing whether to claim personal injury or property damage—read the title carefully.
Forgetting to attach proof of loss (e.g., repair invoices).
Assuming the Courts Service knows exactly what you mean without specific descriptions.
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