Use this form to request pickup of a deceased animal located on your private property ONLY. In turn, Sherwood brought suit in the Justice Court of Plymouth, Michigan, and obtained a writ of replevin for possession of the cow.A writ of replevin is a prejudgment process ordering the seizure or attachment of alleged illegally taken or wrongfully withheld property. Complete and submit a Request Form. NOTE: you must be 18 yrs old or older and be the legal owner and a resident of Contra Costa County, to surrender your pet. The process of starting a replevin action usually begins with filing a complaint. We do humbly certify to your Excellency that we have proceeded to inquire into and to consider several of the subjects embraced in the Commission.