JurisTrial Installation Process

Follow these steps to install JurisTrial on your iPad device:

1. Open the App Store on your iPad.
2. Search for JurisTrial in the search bar.
3. Tap Get (or the cloud icon if previously downloaded) to begin the download.
4. Once installed, tap Open to launch JurisTrial.
5. Sign in with your JurisCloud credentials (email and password).
6. If you have a subscription code, enter it when prompted to unlock the application.
7. Accept any permissions requests (camera, storage, network) to enable full functionality.
8. You are now ready to use JurisTrial. Proceed to the Overview section to get started.

If you encounter any issues during installation, please contact help@islandlegaltech.com.

Where do I start?

Welcome to Island Legal Technologies. Here is your complete onboarding checklist:

1. Visit the JurisCloud Website — Navigate to your JurisCloud portal URL provided during account setup.
2. Get to know JurisCloud — JurisCloud is the central management hub for cases, users, and subscriptions.
3. Sign up for an Account — Create your admin account from the JurisCloud sign-up page.
4. Access the JurisCloud Dashboard — Log in and explore the dashboard overview including case storage information.
5. Set Up Administrators and Invite Team Members — Add co-workers and assign admin roles as needed.
6. Explore Case Dashboard and Storage Information — (Upcoming feature)
7. Create and Manage Cases on JurisCloud — (Upcoming feature)
8. Familiarize Yourself with JurisTools — JurisTools is the desktop companion app for building and managing case data.
9. Explore JurisTools Functionalities — Import/export case data, create cases, and prepare data for JurisTrial.
10. Understand JurisTrial iPad Application Purpose and Features — JurisTrial is your in-courtroom presentation tool on iPad.
11. Explore JurisTrial Functionality — Markup, search, deposition sync, and live presentation tools.
12. Understand the Interconnectedness — JurisCloud manages accounts; JurisTools prepares data; JurisTrial presents it in court.

Subscription Timeout Period for JurisTrial & JurisTools

Subscription Timeout Period for JurisTrial

JurisTrial subscriptions are tied to a specific device and subscription code. The following applies to subscription timeouts:

1. If your subscription expires, JurisTrial will display a prompt indicating the subscription has timed out.
2. Contact your JurisCloud admin to renew or reassign a subscription code.
3. Once a new code is provided, open JurisTrial and enter the code when prompted to restore full access.
4. Case data is retained locally on the device during a timeout period — it is not deleted.

Subscription Timeout Period for JurisTools

1. JurisTools subscription is managed via JurisCloud and linked to your admin account.
2. If the subscription lapses, JurisTools will enter a read-only mode or prompt for renewal.
3. Renew through JurisCloud admin panel under Subscriptions.
4. After renewal confirmation, restart JurisTools and log in again to restore full functionality.

How do I create a new account?

Process Flow for Account Creation

1. The account owner creates an admin account on JurisCloud.
2. Using the admin account, the owner creates accounts for co-workers and invites them.
3. Once co-worker accounts are created, assign a global admin role as needed.

Create an Admin Account on JurisCloud

Login into JurisCloud:

1. Navigate to the JurisCloud login page.
2. Enter your email address and password.
3. Click Sign In.
4. Upon first login, complete the profile setup wizard.

Forgot Password:

1. Click Forgot Password on the login page.
2. Enter your registered email address.
3. Check your email for a reset link and follow the instructions.

Invite a Co-Worker

Using the admin account, create accounts for co-workers and invite them to join the system. See How do I invite co-workers? for detailed steps.

Assign Global Admin Role

Once co-worker accounts are created, assign a global admin role to grant full management permissions alongside the owner.

How do I invite co-workers?

Create a Co-Worker Account & Invite Them

Using the admin account, the owner can create accounts for co-workers and invite them:

1. Log in to JurisCloud with your admin credentials.
2. Navigate to User Management in the sidebar.
3. Click the Invite User button.
4. Enter the co-worker's name, email address, and phone number.
5. Click Send Invitation. The system will send an email with login instructions.
6. Confirm the invitation was sent successfully.

Assign Global Admin Role

Once the co-worker confirms their account, you may assign them a global admin role:

1. In User Management, locate the co-worker's account.
2. Click on their name to open account details.
3. Under Role, select Global Admin.
4. Save the changes. The co-worker now has full admin permissions.

How do I add a co-worker to the solution?

Feature: Invite User  |  Performed by: Admin

Admin Activity Flow

1. Admin logs in with username & password (admin rights required).
2. The dashboard sidebar contains the User Management section.
3. Inside User Management, click the Invite User button.
4. Enter the user's name, email, and phone number, then submit.
5. The system automatically sends an email with login codes to the new user.

User Activity Flow

The invited user will receive an invitation email from the system:

1. The invitation email contains a joining link — click it to be redirected to the setup page.
2. Enter the required details and set a password for the account.
3. The user can now log in using their invited email and chosen password.

How do I purchase a subscription for a second set of devices?

Feature: Purchase a subscription for a second set of devices  |  Performed by: Admin

Admin Activity Flow

1. Log in to JurisCloud with admin credentials.
2. Navigate to the Subscriptions section in the dashboard.
3. Select Purchase Additional Subscription.
4. Choose the number of devices / subscription tier required.
5. Complete the payment process.
6. Once confirmed, a new subscription code will be generated and available under your account.
7. Share the subscription code with the JurisTrial app user on the target device.

JurisTrial App User — Unlock with Subscription Code

To unlock JurisTrial after receiving the subscription code:

1. Open JurisTrial on your iPad.
2. When prompted for a subscription code, enter the code provided by your admin.
3. Tap Activate.
4. JurisTrial will verify the code and unlock full functionality.

How do I create a new Case?

Create New Case Using JurisTools

In JurisTools, the Case Builder section empowers users to create new cases effortlessly:

1. Open JurisTools on your computer and log in.
2. From the main menu, navigate to Case Builder.
3. Click New Case.
4. Enter the case name, description, and any relevant metadata.
5. Click Create to save the new case.

Export Case to JurisTrial Application

1. In JurisTools, open the case you wish to export.
2. Go to File > Export Case.
3. Select Export to JurisTrial.
4. Choose your export destination (USB, local folder, or direct Wi-Fi transfer).
5. Confirm the export and wait for completion.

Import Case to JurisTrial Application

1. On your iPad, open JurisTrial.
2. Tap Import Case from the main screen.
3. Choose the import source (iTunes, USB, Wi-Fi).
4. Select the exported case file and tap Import.
5. The case will appear in your JurisTrial case list.

Create New Case Using JurisTrial iPad App

1. Open JurisTrial on your iPad.
2. From the home screen, tap New Case.
3. Enter the case name and any required details.
4. Tap Create to save.
5. The new case is now available in your case list and ready for data import.

How to use JurisTools for import/export data to/from JurisTrial

Export Case to JurisTrial Application

1. Open JurisTools and select the target case.
2. Go to File > Export Case.
3. Choose Export to JurisTrial from the menu.
4. Select your transfer method: USB cable, local Wi-Fi, or save to folder.
5. Confirm and wait for the export to complete. A success message will appear.

Import Case From JurisTrial Application

1. In JurisTools, go to File > Import Case.
2. Select Import from JurisTrial.
3. Connect your iPad via USB or ensure both devices are on the same Wi-Fi network.
4. Choose the case to import and confirm.

Export Case Data

1. Open the case in JurisTools.
2. Navigate to Data > Export Data.
3. Select the data types to export (exhibits, transcripts, markups).
4. Choose export format and destination folder.
5. Click Export and confirm completion.

Import Case Data

1. In JurisTools, open the target case.
2. Navigate to Data > Import Data.
3. Browse to the data files on your computer.
4. Select the files and click Import.
5. Verify imported data appears correctly in the case.

What options are there to upload data to JurisTrial (iPad app)?

After creating a new case, you can import data from various sources:

Import from iPad Storage / iTunes

iTunes enables seamless file transfer between a computer and your iPad:

1. Connect your iPad to your computer via USB cable.
2. Open iTunes (Mac/Windows) or Finder (macOS Catalina+).
3. Select your iPad device, then navigate to File Sharing.
4. Select JurisTrial from the app list.
5. Drag and drop files into the JurisTrial documents area, or click Add File.
6. Open JurisTrial on your iPad and import from iPad Storage.

Import from Flash Drive (SanDisk)

1. Connect a compatible SanDisk flash drive to your iPad via the Lightning or USB-C adapter.
2. In JurisTrial, tap Import > Flash Drive and browse to your files.
3. Select the files and tap Import to add them to your case.

Import from Dropbox

1. Ensure Dropbox is installed on your iPad and you are logged in.
2. In JurisTrial, tap Import > Dropbox.
3. Authorize JurisTrial to access your Dropbox if prompted.
4. Browse your Dropbox folders and select the files to import.
5. Tap Import. Files are downloaded and added to the case.

Import from Photos / Videos

Photos:

1. In JurisTrial, tap Import > Photos.
2. Grant permission to access your photo library if prompted.
3. Select photos and tap Import.

Videos:

1. In JurisTrial, tap Import > Videos.
2. Browse your video library, select files, and tap Import.

Import from Email

To import attachments from email into JurisTrial Pro:

1. Open the email with the attachment in your iPad's Mail app.
2. Tap and hold the attachment, then tap Share.
3. Select Open in JurisTrial from the share sheet.
4. Choose the target case and tap Import.

How do I upload depositions with synchronized transcripts?

To upload depositions with synchronized transcripts, the process involves creating a transcript file, converting the video, transferring data, and synchronizing.

Create a Transcript File

1. Obtain the deposition transcript in a supported format (e.g., .ptx, .txt, or .xml).
2. If necessary, convert the transcript using a compatible transcript editor.
3. Save the transcript file to an accessible location on your computer.

Convert the Video File into MP4 Format

1. Use a video conversion tool (e.g., HandBrake, FFmpeg) to convert the deposition video to MP4 format.
2. Ensure the video resolution is compatible with JurisTrial (720p or 1080p recommended).
3. Save the MP4 file to the same folder as your transcript file.

Move Transcript Data into JurisTrial

1. Connect your iPad to your computer via USB.
2. Using iTunes / Finder File Sharing, copy both the MP4 video and transcript file into JurisTrial's documents folder.
3. Alternatively, transfer via Wi-Fi if your setup supports it.

Sync Transcript Data

1. Open JurisTrial on your iPad.
2. Navigate to the Depositions section within your case.
3. Tap Add Deposition and select the video file.
4. When prompted, select the matching transcript file.
5. Tap Sync — JurisTrial will link the transcript to the video timeline.
6. Review the synchronized deposition and verify alignment.

How do I search for items to prepare for my case?

JurisTrial provides multiple search methods. For accurate results, PDFs must contain embedded (searchable) text.

Searching Within the Current File

1. Open the document in JurisTrial.
2. Tap the Search icon (magnifying glass) in the toolbar.
3. Type your search term in the search field.
4. Results will be highlighted within the current document.

Searching Across Various Folders

1. From the case file browser, tap the Search icon.
2. Enter your search term — JurisTrial will scan across all folders in the case.
3. Results are listed by file; tap any result to navigate directly to it.

Full-Text Word Search

1. Tap Search > Full Text from the toolbar.
2. Enter the keyword or phrase.
3. All matching occurrences across the entire case are returned.

Reindex Exhibits

1. Go to Settings > Case Settings in JurisTrial.
2. Tap Reindex to rebuild the search index for all exhibits.
3. Wait for the indexing process to complete before searching.

Global Search

1. Use the global search bar at the top of the JurisTrial home screen.
2. Enter your term — results span cases, exhibits, and transcripts.
3. Tap any result to jump directly to the matching item.

How do I mark up my data?

JurisTrial provides various marking options including highlighters, circles, arrows, and stamps. Follow these steps to mark up your data:

1. Open a document or exhibit in JurisTrial.
2. Tap the Markup toolbar icon (pencil icon) at the top of the screen.
3. Choose your markup tool:
   • Highlighter — drag across text to highlight in your chosen color.
   • Circle — draw a circle around key areas of the document.
   • Arrow — drag to draw an arrow pointing to important content.
   • Stamp — select a proof stamp and tap the document to apply it.
   • Text Note — tap anywhere to add a floating text annotation.
4. Adjust the color, size, and opacity of markups using the toolbar options.
5. Tap anywhere outside the markup to deselect and continue reviewing.
6. All markups are saved automatically with the document in your case.
7. To remove a markup, tap it to select, then tap the Delete icon.

How do I present during depositions or court proceedings?

To project during depositions or court proceedings, follow these steps:

1. Connect your iPad to an external display using an HDMI adapter or Apple TV (AirPlay).
2. Open JurisTrial and navigate to the case you wish to present.
3. Tap the Present button (projector icon) in the toolbar.
4. Select your output display from the list of available screens.
5. The document or exhibit will appear on the external display while you retain control on your iPad.
6. Use markup tools in real time — annotations appear live on the projected screen.

Publish Settings

1. Tap Settings > Publish Settings within a case.
2. Choose whether to show or hide markups on the projected screen.
3. Set the display orientation (landscape recommended for presentations).
4. Enable Redaction Mode if sensitive content must be hidden from the external screen.
5. Configure audio output settings if presenting deposition videos with synchronized transcripts.

During presentations, your iPad acts as a control panel — swipe to advance exhibits, tap to apply stamps or highlights, and navigate case documents with full control while the audience sees only what you project.

JurisTrial's presentation mode is designed for depositions, mediations, and courtroom proceedings, giving you a professional, seamless experience.