A writ of replevin is a prejudgment process ordering the seizure or attachment of alleged illegally taken or wrongfully withheld property. Information about Justice Court Suits and Civil Cases in the Harris County Justice of the Peace Courts.File a motion for a writ of replevin. The process of starting a replevin action usually begins with filing a complaint. Specify the relief you seek, which is the return of the property. 4. File the Complaint: File the complaint in the appropriate court. 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. After completing all but one of the payments, the restaurant stops paying. The Clerk of Court's staff will not help you in completing the forms or making copies. 2.