Alongside your complaint, you must apply for a writ of possession, which is a crucial component of a replevin action. (File Application for Temporary Restraining Order, form CD-190.) a written document,.Search for statewide Judicial Council forms. Find your county court to get local forms. The forms can be filled in on the computer. In California, replevin cases are typically filed in the Superior Court of the county where the property is located or where the defendant resides. To submit this form, visit your local court's Clerk's office, where you'll provide the completed forms and pay any applicable fees. Fill out the forms accurately with details about yourself, the defendant, and the property in question. The court has placed the most commonly used forms on line as a resource. Please be advised that the forms detailed below are intended to be a guide.