A writ of replevin is a prejudgment process ordering the seizure or attachment of alleged illegally taken or wrongfully withheld property. On this page below is a list of LOCAL forms that can be completed online and then printed.The form you need may be in this list. The County of Santa Clara Sheriff's Office Civil Unit (acting as Levying Officer) can attach and hold real property pursuant to a Writ of Attachment. The Court will require proof in the form of a certified letter from the Department of Public. Once completed, note the SST number and come into our office to finish the process. Plaintiff applies for (check all that apply):. Writ of possession after hearing (Code Civ. A writ of possession is issued as a provisional remedy in a cause of action for claim and delivery, also known as replevin.