This article will explain what "replevin" is, and why this type of lawsuit can be useful for recovering personal property. To begin, you must first fill out a petition with the Court Administration.Provide all support documents included with this petition. Below are the most commonly used forms in the District Court of the District of Minnesota. For additional forms, please visit the forms library. Civil process is the handling and serving of legal and court documents such as: Civil documents are served on behalf of agencies, county departments, the Court. You will be charged a filing fee and law library fee. The Minnesota replevin statute, Minn. Stat. Such documents include: Civil and Criminal Subpoenas; Court Orders (i.e. In Minnesota, a person seeking Replevin must bring the action in the county where the property is located.