Learn more about how to to serve civil papers relating to judicial actions filed with the court in Salt Lake County. Emergency replevin actions are filed in district court, not small claims court.An attorney will help you present your strongest case. If you are seeking immediate return of your dog, a bond is required at double the value, to protect the defending party against wrongful action. In addition to our full-service shelter and adoption center, we provide animal services and animal law enforcement for the City of South Salt Lake. Before you file a replevin action, make sure you know the name of the defendant and where the property is located. Replevin is a solid tactic in getting your dog, or animal back. Type of Filing, Action, or Service. Subsection. Fee.