subpoena-triage

Classify subpoena types and generate objections frameworks and compliance plans.

Updated May 26, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/yachela/claude-for-legal-ar --skill subpoena-triage-yachela
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Skill: subpoena-triage
Source: https://github.com/yachela/claude-for-legal-ar/tree/main/litigation-legal/skills/subpoena-triage
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/yachela/claude-for-legal-ar --skill subpoena-triage-yachela

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you quickly and defensibly triage a subpoena served on your company by classifying it, extracting the key scope and deadlines, and producing an objections framework plus a compliance plan.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Subpoena classification & scoping: Determines subpoena type (third-party docs/deposition, party subpoena, CID, grand jury) and extracts essential fields like issuing authority, caption, requested categories, custodians, and key dates.
  • Portfolio cross-check: Checks whether a party subpoena maps to an existing matter and routes next actions accordingly.
  • Objections framework + compliance plan: Produces a structured outline of objection grounds (with researched-rule pointers) and a practical plan for what to search, review, log for privilege, and potentially produce.
  • Deadline calendar: Builds a deadline set (response/objection/meet-and-confer/production) based on the applicable procedural rule for the forum and subpoena type.
  • Escalation gates: Immediately flags grand jury subpoenas for escalation and routes CID to regulator-aware norms.

Quick Start

Use subpoena-triage on the provided document by running: subpoena-triage /path/to/subpoena.pdf --slug=my-incoming-subpoena.

Frequently Asked Questions about subpoena-triage

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I triage a subpoena served on my company?

Triage a subpoena by classifying its type, extracting scope fields, and generating an objections framework plus compliance plan. This Skill reads the document from a path and cross-checks configured litigation matter logs to produce deadline-focused operational guidance.

What is the best way to build a deadline calendar for subpoena compliance?

A subpoena deadline calendar is built by applying the applicable procedural rule for the forum and subpoena type. This Skill generates a deadline set covering response, objection, meet-and-confer, and production dates for your compliance plan.

Does subpoena triage handle grand jury subpoenas and CIDs?

Yes, subpoena triage handles grand jury subpoenas and CIDs by applying escalation gates. It immediately flags grand jury subpoenas for escalation and routes civil investigative demands to regulator-aware compliance norms.

How do I create an objections framework for a third-party document request?

An objections framework for a third-party document request is created by extracting requested categories and custodians. This Skill produces a structured outline of objection grounds with researched-rule pointers for your compliance plan.

Can I use a subpoena compliance plan for litigation matter cross-checking?

You can use a subpoena compliance plan for litigation matter cross-checking by mapping party subpoenas to existing matters. This Skill checks configured matter logs and practice-profile conventions to route next actions accordingly during triage.

What do I need to start subpoena triage with a PDF?

To start subpoena triage with a PDF, you need the file path and configured litigation matter logs. Run the Skill by providing the document path and a slug identifier to generate the triage write-up for inbound tracking.