Replevin and detinue are legal actions that allow you to seek the return of property. Before deciding which type of case to file, consider the following.The process of starting a replevin action usually begins with filing a complaint. Here is the situation. A writ of replevin has been put in place for defendant to give me back my car and to sign back. 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. 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. The answer is NO. It is strictly a civil matter as far as the repossession is concerned. Police in Ohio can get in big trouble (and you can sue them)