Replevin is a legal process used to return specific items to the rightful owner. A judge can decide who the rightful owner is, and then issue an order.FORM A- STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY. The process to get a court order to make a person or business to return a specific piece of personal property to you is called "replevin". A Replevin, also known as an Order Awarding Possession, is a legal remedy in which a court requires a defendant to return specific goods to the plaintiff. Typically, if a trial is necessary to determine the amount of special damages, if any, the trial will be a bench trial rather than a jury trial. Chapter 7.64 - Replevin. 7.64. The process of starting a replevin action usually begins with filing a complaint.