subpoena-triage

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

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One-click install
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.