How do I install the Subpoena skill?

Run npx skillmds@latest add bytesagain/subpoena in your terminal (requires Node.js), paste this page's agent-chat prompt into Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-connected agent, or download the SKILL.md file and copy it into your agent's skills directory.

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Is Subpoena free to use?

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Who published Subpoena?

bytesagain (@bytesagain) published this skill. Their other Agent Skills are listed on their SkillMD profile.

Subpoena by bytesagain — Agent Skill

Name: Subpoena
Rating: 4.2 (5 reviews)
Author: bytesagain

File contents

Subpoena — Legal Subpoena Reference

Quick-reference skill for subpoena types, procedures, compliance, and challenges.

When to Use

Understanding types of subpoenas (ad testificandum, duces tecum)
Issuing subpoenas to witnesses or for documents
Responding to or complying with a subpoena
Filing motions to quash or modify subpoenas
Understanding contempt consequences for non-compliance

Commands

`intro`

scripts/script.sh intro

Overview of subpoenas — definition, purpose, and legal authority.

`types`

scripts/script.sh types

Types of subpoenas — testimony, documents, deposition, administrative.

`procedure`

scripts/script.sh procedure

How to issue and serve a subpoena — rules and requirements.

`compliance`

scripts/script.sh compliance

Responding to subpoenas — obligations, timelines, and privilege.

`quash`

scripts/script.sh quash

Motions to quash or modify — grounds and procedures.

`federal`

scripts/script.sh federal

Federal subpoena rules — FRCP Rule 45 details.

`examples`

scripts/script.sh examples

Practical subpoena scenarios and common issues.

`checklist`

scripts/script.sh checklist

Subpoena issuance and response checklist.

`help`

scripts/script.sh help

`version`

scripts/script.sh version

Configuration

Variable	Description
`SUBPOENA_DIR`	Data directory (default: ~/.subpoena/)

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---name: subpoenadescription: Subpoena law reference — types of subpoenas, service requirements, compliance obligations, and motion to quash. Use when issuing, receiving, or responding to subpoenas in legal proceedings.--- # Subpoena — Legal Subpoena Reference Quick-reference skill for subpoena types, procedures, compliance, and challenges. ## When to Use - Understanding types of subpoenas (ad testificandum, duces tecum) - Issuing subpoenas to witnesses or for documents - Responding to or complying with a subpoena - Filing motions to quash or modify subpoenas - Understanding contempt consequences for non-compliance ## Commands ### `intro` ```bash scripts/script.sh intro ``` Overview of subpoenas — definition, purpose, and legal authority. ### `types` ```bash scripts/script.sh types ``` Types of subpoenas — testimony, documents, deposition, administrative. ### `procedure` ```bash scripts/script.sh procedure ``` How to issue and serve a subpoena — rules and requirements. ### `compliance` ```bash scripts/script.sh compliance ``` Responding to subpoenas — obligations, timelines, and privilege. ### `quash` ```bash scripts/script.sh quash ``` Motions to quash or modify — grounds and procedures. ### `federal` ```bash scripts/script.sh federal ``` Federal subpoena rules — FRCP Rule 45 details. ### `examples` ```bash scripts/script.sh examples ``` Practical subpoena scenarios and common issues. ### `checklist` ```bash scripts/script.sh checklist ``` Subpoena issuance and response checklist. ### `help` ```bash scripts/script.sh help ``` ### `version` ```bash scripts/script.sh version ``` ## Configuration | Variable | Description | |----------|-------------| | `SUBPOENA_DIR` | Data directory (default: ~/.subpoena/) | --- *Powered by BytesAgain | bytesagain.com | hello@bytesagain.com*

Frequently asked questions

Subpoena

File contents

Subpoena — Legal Subpoena Reference

When to Use

Commands

intro

types

procedure

compliance

quash

federal

examples

checklist

help

version