The South Carolina Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Statement and Certification is a document that is signed by all parties involved in an informal dispute resolution process. This document outlines the parties’ agreement to enter into a legally binding contract to resolve their dispute without going to court. The South Carolina ADR Statement and Certification also outlines the roles and responsibilities of each party in the dispute resolution process, as well as the terms of the resolution. There are two types of South Carolina ADR Statement and Certification: Mediation and Arbitration. In Mediation, the parties agree to work with a neutral mediator to come to a mutually-acceptable resolution to the dispute. In Arbitration, the parties agree to have their dispute decided by a neutral third-party arbitrator, who will make a binding decision about the dispute.