Getting Started with Totolaw
Everything you need to know to start managing court cases effectively
Totolaw comes from the Fijian word "Totolo" meaning "fast" or "quick". It's a comprehensive case management system designed specifically for Pacific Island court systems, enabling faster, more efficient justice delivery. It helps you organize cases, schedule hearings, manage evidence, and collaborate with your team.
Case Management
Track all case details in one place
Court Hearings
Schedule and manage hearings
Evidence Storage
Secure document management
Team Collaboration
Work together seamlessly
Sign In
Use your email to receive a magic link and sign in securely. No passwords to remember.
Explore the Dashboard
Familiarize yourself with the main navigation menu. Key sections include Cases, Hearings, Evidence, and Search.
Create Your First Case
Navigate to Cases and click "New Case" to create your first case entry. Fill in the case details and save.
Schedule a Hearing
Go to Hearings to schedule court hearings linked to your cases. Set the date, time, and location.
Upload Evidence
Use the Evidence section to upload and organize documents related to your cases.
Organisations
Totolaw is multi-tenant. Each court or legal organisation has its own space with completely isolated data. You can join organisations via invitation or by requesting to join.
Roles & Permissions
Users have different roles (Admin, Manager, Staff, Viewer) with varying levels of access. Admins can manage users and settings, while Staff can work on cases and hearings.
Cases
The central unit of work. Each case has a title, type, status, and can be assigned to specific users. Cases track all related information in one place.
Hearings
Court appearances scheduled for specific dates and locations. Each hearing is linked to a case. View hearings in a calendar or list format.
Evidence
Documents, images, audio files, and other materials linked to cases. All evidence is encrypted and stored securely with access controls.
Search
Global search lets you quickly find cases, hearings, and evidence across your organisation's data.
Use the sidebar menu to navigate between Cases, Hearings, Evidence, and Search
The Dashboard shows a summary of recent activity and statistics
Use the Organisation Switcher (if you belong to multiple organisations)
Click your profile to access Settings and Logout
The Search feature lets you quickly find anything across your organisation
On mobile, tap the menu icon to open the navigation sidebar
Next: Explore Feature Guides
Now that you understand the basics, dive deeper into specific features: