Agreement to Participate
Complete this form with the parties before beginning the mediation.
View AgreementHingham District Court
Court-specific information for MWI mediators, including scheduling, courthouse contacts, required forms, parking, and post-mediation procedures.
Types of Cases
Summary Process
Mediation Schedule
Pre-scheduled by MWI
Mediation Format
Most often virtual
Location and Directions
Court Address
Hingham District Court28 George Washington Boulevard
Hingham, MA 02043 Open in Google Maps
Key People at the Court
Court Leadership
- First Justice: Hon. Scott D. Peterson
- Clerk Magistrate: Paul E. Fullam
Assistant Clerks
- Patricia Blinn
- Caroline Field
Required Forms
Use the applicable documents from the General Forms list. Mediators should complete the Agreement to Participate and ADR Referral Form. If the parties reach an agreement, also complete the Mediation Memorandum.
ADR Referral Form
Complete the fillable referral form for the case being mediated.
View Referral FormMediation Memorandum
Complete this document if the parties reach an agreement.
View MemorandumParking
Free parking is available at the courthouse.
Courthouse Mediation Procedures
Follow these court-specific steps when conducting an in-person mediation at Hingham District Court.
Pre-Mediation
Check in with the Clerk’s Office when you arrive and let court staff know that you are ready to mediate.
Court staff will direct you to the courtroom where the parties are waiting.
Post-Mediation
If the case settles, bring the parties and the court file to the clerk for review.
If the case does not settle, return the file to the clerk and explain that the case still needs to be heard.
Request copies of the completed paperwork or take a clear scan or photograph for MWI’s records.
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.
