ADR Referral Form
Complete the fillable referral form for the case being mediated.
View Referral FormDedham District Court
Court-specific information for MWI mediators, including session times, courthouse contacts, required forms, parking, and mediation procedures.
Types of Cases
Small Claims, Civil, and Summary Process
Mediation Day
Thursdays
Small Claims
9:00 AM
Summary Process
11:00 AM
Location and Directions
Schedule and Key Court Contacts
Thursday Sessions
- Small Claims: 9:00 AM
- Summary Process: 11:00 AM
Key People at the Court
- Presiding Justice: Hon. Jeanmarie Carroll, Acting
- Clerk Magistrate: Salvatore Paterna
- Assistant Clerk: Christopher Crawley
Required Forms
Use the applicable documents from the General Forms list. Mediators should complete the ADR Referral Form and Agreement to Participate. If the parties reach an agreement, also complete the Mediation Memorandum.
Agreement to Participate
Complete this form with the parties before beginning the mediation.
View AgreementMediation Memorandum
Complete this document if the parties reach an agreement.
View Memorandum
Agreement for Judgment:
If the parties want a formal Agreement for Judgment, ask the Civil
Clerk’s Office for copies of the appropriate form.
Parking
Free parking is available in the designated parking lot behind the Registry of Deeds.
Courthouse Mediation Procedures
Follow these court-specific steps when conducting an in-person mediation at Dedham District Court.
Pre-Mediation
After entering the courthouse, proceed through security. The Clerk’s Office is located immediately to the left of the main entrance.
Check in with court staff and let them know you have arrived. They will direct you to the location where the Small Claims or Summary Process session is being heard.
During Mediation
Introduce yourself to the session clerk. If possible, sit in the jury box or in the front row of the gallery.
Be prepared to address the courtroom briefly so litigants have the information they need to decide whether to participate in mediation.
Post-Mediation
After the mediation, bring the parties back to the original session, whether or not they reached an agreement. Alert the clerk regarding whether the case settled.
If the parties reached an agreement, the judge will review it and speak with the parties before signing it. Ask for photocopies at the Civil Clerk’s Office counter.
Add the case information and upload the paperwork under the court case in the portal. If you have trouble uploading the documents or mediated multiple cases during the same session, email the scans to courtmediation@mwi.org.
Questions About This Court?
Contact Clarice Parsons for assistance with scheduling, courthouse procedures, required forms, or uploading case documents.
