California's Replevin Law (Gov't. ATTORNEY OR PARTY WITHOUT ATTORNEY (Name, State Bar number, and address):.You will need to provide one (1) copy of each for the court, plus one (1) copy for each defendant. 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. 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. In California, replevin cases are typically filed in the Superior Court of the county where the property is located or where the defendant resides. Alongside your complaint, you must apply for a writ of possession, which is a crucial component of a replevin action. It also requires filing an affidavit in the county or district court where the property is.