California's Replevin Law (Gov't. In California, replevin cases are typically filed in the Superior Court of the county where the property is located or where the defendant resides.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. A writ of replevin is a prejudgment process ordering the seizure or attachment of alleged illegally taken or wrongfully withheld property. (Claim and Delivery). 1. The buyer has a right of replevin for goods identified to the contract if after reasonable effort he or she is unable to effect cover for such goods. A writ of possession may be issued ex parte pursuant to this subdivision if probable cause appears that any of the following conditions exists. (2) The property is a credit card. These forms must be filled out and submitted to the Clerk of the Court together.
