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Form 34B - Application for Compensation for Criminal Injury to the Person
This is Form 34B from the Courts Service of Ireland. It serves as a formal application for compensation when someone has suffered a criminal injury to their person. Use this form after an incident where you have sustained physical harm due to a crime.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 34B - Application for Compensation for Criminal Injury to the Person
This is Form 34B from the Courts Service of Ireland. It serves as a formal application for compensation when someone has suffered a criminal injury to their person. Use this form after an incident where you have sustained physical harm due to a crime.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Don't forget to detail the exact nature of the injury!
- 2Forgetting to attach proof of medical treatment
- 3Misstating the date of the injury
- 4Not clearly identifying the person who caused the injury
- 5Failing to specify the compensation amount requested
Plain English
If someone in Ireland gets hurt because of a crime, they use this form to ask the courts for financial help. It starts the official process to get compensation paid out. Think of it as your paperwork request to the Courts Service.
Submission Date
- Filing date: While a specific deadline isn't confirmed, applying as soon as possible after the criminal event is advised for faster processing.
- 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 you have been physically injured due to a criminal act (e.g., assault, robbery).
- It is used to formally request money from the State on your behalf.
- This applies specifically to injury *to your person*, not damage to property.
- If the injury was caused by someone else's crime, this form is the starting point for compensation.
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Use this form or another form?
Damage to Property
Use this if a car or home was broken during the crime.
✓ Check the specific damage type first.
Injury to another person
If you are applying for someone else injured by a crime, check related forms.
✓ Confirm who the victim is on Form 34B.
Criminal fine payment request
If you want compensation *after* paying a fine, this might be relevant.
✓ See if your local court office specifies another form.
Deadline or filing window
While a specific deadline isn't confirmed, applying as soon as possible after the criminal event is advised for faster processing.
Before you submit
- 1Fill out all fields completely; do not leave blanks unless noted.
- 2Attach copies of relevant medical reports from your GP or hospital.
- 3Include documentation proving the crime occurred (e.g., Garda report number).
- 4Sign and date the form where indicated.
- 5Ensure you have provided correct contact details for follow-up.
How to file this form
- 1Complete Form 34B thoroughly using black ink.
- 2Gather all supporting evidence (medical notes, police reports).
- 3Submit the completed form and documents to the relevant Courts Service office. (Check location requirements).
- 4Keep a copy of the signed submission package for your records.
Known limitations
- 1This form applies to injury to the person only; property damage requires other forms.
- 2The maximum compensation amount is not confirmed in official source.
- 3Submission must be made to the correct local Courts Service office, not just any court.
- 4It does not guarantee payment; it starts the application process.
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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 for updated fields regarding specific injury types (e.g., psychological vs. physical).
- Verify the current required supporting documentation list.
- Confirm if any new sections relate to juvenile offenders or specific crime categories.
- Look for changes in the designated recipient/payer details.
- Ensure the form header confirms it is Form 34B.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 19/02/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCIssued by: Courts Service of Ireland.
- SRCForm Number: Form 34B.
- SRCPurpose: Application for Compensation for Criminal Injury to the Person.
- SRCContext: Used after sustaining physical harm due to a crime.
Common confusion points
Confusing it with Form 34A (Property Damage).
Not providing a Garda report reference number.
Assuming compensation is automatic; it must be applied for.
Using outdated or illegible handwriting/print.
Failing to specify *who* the injury was sustained by.
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