ATTORNEY OR PARTY WITHOUT ATTORNEY (Name, State Bar number, and address):. In California, replevin cases are typically filed in the Superior Court of the county where the property is located or where the defendant resides.All California courts use the same basic set of forms for small claims. You can find the most commonly-used forms on this page. The process of starting a replevin action usually begins with filing a complaint. Look specifically for the "Complaint for Replevin" form and the accompanying summons form. Attached are the forms you need to file to begin an action for replevin. These forms must be filled out and submitted to the Clerk of the Court together. These forms must be filled out and submitted to the Clerk of the Court together. (2) The property is a credit card.