The procedure is straight forward. The process of starting a replevin action usually begins with filing a complaint.A proceeding in detinue to recover personal property unlawfully withheld from the plaintiff may be brought on a warrant or motion for judgment. In California, replevin cases are typically filed in the Superior Court of the county where the property is located or where the defendant resides. Simply fill out the simple bond application and provide the court documents to us. When an individual or a company wants to recover its property, it can obtain a replevin from a local court. While repossession does not involve a formal process in court, replevin consists of getting the court to order the consumer to return the vehicle to the lender. A creditor may be able to file a detinue complaint against the borrower, asking the court to require the debtor to turn over the property or face consequences. My ex BF and I have a joint car loan. The car is out for repo and is in the replevin dept.