Massachusetts Certification By Parties For Out-Of-Court Case Management Conference (Springfield) is a program that allows parties involved in civil litigation to certify their agreement to participate in an out-of-court case management conference (CMC). The conference is a voluntary meeting that aims to find an agreement between the parties to resolve the case without going to court. The Springfield CMC is provided by the Massachusetts Trial Court and is available to all parties in civil litigation. The CMC is conducted by a neutral third-party facilitator and is designed to help the parties reach a resolution that is acceptable to all. There are two types of Massachusetts Certification By Parties For Out-Of-Court Case Management Conference (Springfield): 1. Mediation: This type of CMC is designed to help the parties reach an agreement outside of court. The mediator helps the parties communicate effectively and works to find common ground. 2. Arbitration: This type of CMC is designed to provide a binding resolution to the dispute. The arbitrator will consider the evidence presented by the parties and make a decision about the outcome of the dispute.