subpoena-triage

Classify subpoena types, extract key fields, and generate objections and compliance deadlines.

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npx skills add https://github.com/anthropics/claude-for-legal --skill subpoena-triage-anthropics
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Skill: subpoena-triage
Source: https://github.com/anthropics/claude-for-legal/tree/main/litigation-legal/skills/subpoena-triage
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/anthropics/claude-for-legal --skill subpoena-triage-anthropics

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you quickly triage a subpoena by classifying its type, analyzing scope and burdens, flagging likely privilege issues, and producing a practical objections framework plus a compliance and deadline plan.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Subpoena classification: Identifies the subpoena flavor (third-party docs/depo, party subpoena, CID, grand jury) to route the right handling path.
  • Scope, burden, and privilege scoping: Extracts key fields and produces first-pass assessments to guide what to object to and what to produce.
  • Actionable outputs: Generates a structured objections framework, a compliance plan, and a deadline calendar (and records the triage in the inbound triage file).
  • Portfolio cross-checking: Detects whether a party subpoena maps to an existing matter so next steps can be aligned.
  • Escalation gates: Flags grand-jury subpoenas for immediate escalation and emphasizes verification of researched rules before relying on citations.

Quick Start

Use subpoena-triage to classify and plan your response for the subpoena file located at '/path/to/subpoena.pdf'.

Frequently Asked Questions about subpoena-triage

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I triage an inbound subpoena to identify deadlines and privilege risks?

Subpoena triage classifies the request type, extracts key fields, and produces scope, burden, and privilege assessments alongside a compliance deadline calendar. It handles third-party document requests, deposition subpoenas, party subpoenas, and regulatory CID-style requests.

What is the best way to organize objections for a third-party document subpoena?

An objections framework is generated by analyzing the subpoena's scope and burden to identify areas ripe for challenge. This first-pass assessment guides what to object to and what to produce, forming a structured compliance plan for the response.

Can I use this to check if a party subpoena maps to an existing litigation matter?

Yes, subpoena triage cross-checks party subpoenas against a local litigation configuration and matter log. This portfolio cross-checking detects whether a subpoena relates to an existing matter so next steps can be properly aligned.

How do I handle a grand-jury subpoena received for compliance planning?

Grand-jury subpoenas are flagged for immediate escalation during the triage process. The Skill identifies the subpoena flavor and automatically routes grand-jury requests to an escalation gate rather than processing them through the standard compliance path.

What file format and setup do I need to analyze a subpoena using this tool?

You need the subpoena file available at a specified file path and a local litigation configuration with a matter log for cross-checks. The Skill reads the subpoena input, computes a slug, and writes the triage record to a local inbound triage markdown file.

Does subpoena triage verify the researched legal rules before generating citations?

Yes, the Skill emphasizes verifying researched rules before relying on citations in the objections framework. This ensures the generated compliance plan and scope assessments are grounded in accurate legal authority.