In California, replevin cases are typically filed in the Superior Court of the county where the property is located or where the defendant resides. Replevin is the legal term for having seized goods returned to their previous owner; in other words, the return of property.Replevin is a statutory remedy in Illinois and is an action in which the owner or person entitled to the possession of goods or personal property (ie chattels) All California courts use the same basic set of forms for small claims. You can find the most commonly-used forms on this page. The process of starting a replevin action usually begins with filing a complaint. It also requires filing an affidavit in the county or district court where the property is. Wenke, Judge, Superior Court, Los Angeles, California. A person who is the plaintiff in a lawsuit needs a replevin bond. CHRIS KACHIROUBAS, CLERK OF THE 18th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT 251 WHEATON, ILLINOIS 601870707 File Stamp Here3509 (Rev.