Filing a replevin or detinue requires four steps: 1. The process of starting a replevin action usually begins with filing a complaint.Your hearing date will be set at least sixty (60) days out from the date of filing your case. An. If you are involved in a legal dispute over property, an official from the court will inform you when you need a bond and in what amount. Small legal civil disputes in Maryland can often be satisfied in small claims court. This case was filed in the District Court of Maryland as an action of replevin. To initiate the replevin process with your attorney, you will file a Complaint form, a Show Cause Order, and a Request for Service. You may use the Advanced Search in the Official Records application without having to submit the above mentioned form. The plaintiff files a complaint form with the court. 17801 Georgia Avenue.