Form 33D - Refusal of compensation - In the matter of an application for compensation for malicious injury to property and in the matter of the Malicious Injuries Act, 1981

What this form is for

• • You applied for compensation because someone maliciously damaged your property (e.g., garden shed, fence).
• • The Courts Service or the relevant body has offered you a specific amount of money to cover the damage.
• • You do not agree with the offered amount, or you wish to formally reject the offer entirely.
• • This is distinct from general personal injury claims under the same Act.

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

The exact deadline is tied to the application timeline; submit it promptly after receiving the compensation offer notice from the Court.

Before you submit

• • Fill out all boxes completely; do not leave them blank.
• • Use black ink for handwritten entries (if printing the form).
• • Sign and date the form in the designated signature block.
• • Attach copies of the original damage report or valuation evidence.
• • Ensure you clearly state *why* you are refusing the compensation offer.

How to file this form

1. 1Complete all sections of Form 33D accurately.
2. 2Gather supporting documentation proving the property injury and the offered amount.
3. 3Submit the completed form to the Courts Service of Ireland (or via their designated online portal).
4. 4Keep a copy of the signed, submitted Form 33D for your own records.
5. 5If submitting electronically, ensure the upload confirms successful receipt.

Known limitations

• • This form only addresses refusal; it does not initiate a new claim.
• • The acceptance or rejection of the compensation offer is subject to court review.
• • Not confirmed in official source: It does not guarantee that your refusal will lead to a higher award.
• • If you refuse, you may need to follow up with further documentation later.