95.6 Decree For Compensation For Damage To Property - Malicious Injuries Acts 1981 And 1986

What this form is for

• • Use this form when property damage occurs due to malicious injury.
• • It must be used specifically when claiming under the Malicious Injuries Acts 1981 and 1986.
• • Do not use this if the damage was accidental or covered solely by standard insurance claims.
• • This form initiates a formal court process for compensation.

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

There is no single universal deadline listed here. However, submitting it promptly after the incident strengthens your case with the Courts Service.

Before you submit

• • Ensure all parties involved (claimant, respondent) have clearly signed where required.
• • Attach evidence proving the damage occurred to your property.
• • Clearly state the monetary value of the damage claimed in the designated field.
• • Verify that the date of the incident matches the dates provided elsewhere on the form.
• • Check that you have included any relevant police report numbers (Gardaí).

How to file this form

1. 1Complete all sections of Form 95.6 thoroughly using black ink.
2. 2Gather supporting documentation (photos, repair quotes) and attach them securely to the form.
3. 3Determine which specific Court office handles claims for your area/incident location.
4. 4Pay the required court filing fee at a designated bank or Post Office.
5. 5Submit the completed package to the appropriate Courts Service of Ireland registry.

Known limitations

• • This form only covers damage deemed 'malicious' under the 1981/1986 Acts; intent must be proven.
• • It does not guarantee that the court will award the full amount claimed. The final Decree is what matters.
• • Not confirmed in official source: There may be specific local rules for certain counties affecting how this form is processed.
• • The required supporting documentation list might vary slightly depending on the presiding judge.