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
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
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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.