| name | ca-discovery-response |
| title | California Discovery Response Builder |
| description | Drafts code-compliant California responses to Requests for Production (CCP § 2031.010 et seq.) for Superior Court. Use when the user mentions California RFP responses, CCP 2031, discovery objections, compliance statements, inability to comply, privilege objections, Bates numbering, verification requirements, or responding to document requests in California state court. California Superior Court only — not for federal court without substantial modification. |
| author | CaseMark |
| author_url | https://github.com/CaseMark/skills/tree/main/skills/legal/ca-discovery-response |
| license | Apache-2.0 |
| version | 0.1.0 |
| execution_mode | open |
| jurisdiction | us |
| practice | litigation |
| language | en |
California Discovery Response Builder
Produces service-ready RFP responses under the CCP § 2031 three-option statutory framework (compliance, inability, objection). All output includes attorney-confirmation placeholders and is ready for verification and service.
Scope: California state court only. For federal court (FRCP 34), warn the user and stop.
Quick Start
- Gather case metadata and the full RFP set (see Intake below)
- Reproduce each request verbatim, then classify and draft responses
- Assemble into California service format with verification and proof of service
- Run the quality checklist before delivering
Intake (Mandatory)
Ask every time unless the user says "use defaults" or "just draft":
- Full RFP set — definitions, instructions, attachments
- Case metadata — caption, case number, county, department, judge
- Attorney info — name, bar number, firm, contact (both sides)
- Service details — date served, method → determines deadline
- 30 days (CCP § 2031.260); extensions for mail (§ 1013) / e-service (§ 1010.6)
[ATTORNEY: CONFIRM RESPONSE DEADLINE — MISSED DEADLINE MAY WAIVE ALL OBJECTIONS]
- Document universe — categories, storage, custodians, sensitivity
- Privilege status — withheld documents? Privilege log timing?
- Format — pleading paper (28-line) vs. clean service format
- Case type — PI, employment, contract, coverage/bad faith, etc.
Defaults (if user doesn't respond): hybrid objection + conditional compliance; clean service format; PI case type; standard privacy/overbreadth objections. Label defaults clearly.
Core Workflow
1. Parse Requests
Reproduce every request verbatim — subparts, defined terms, time limits. Mirror propounding party's numbering. Include definitions section if extensive.
2. Classify Each Request
| Response Type | Statute | When |
|---|
| Compliance (full/partial) | § 2031.220 | Documents exist, no valid objection |
| Inability to comply | § 2031.230 | Documents don't exist or aren't in possession/custody/control |
| Objection |
