Clerk & Comptroller, Palm Beach County

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FAQs: Replevin

Q What is Replevin?
Q What is Replevin?
A

“An action for the repossession of personal property wrongfully taken or detained by the defendant, whereby the plaintiff gives security for and holds the property until the court decides who owns it.” (Black’s Law Dictionary, 8th ed. 2004).

To obtain information:

  • Packets of forms and instructions can be purchased from the Clerk & Comptroller's Self Service Center
  • The Palm Beach County Bar maintains an Attorney Referral Service. The Clerk & Comptroller's Self Service Center can provide you access to an attorney for a nominal charge, for the purpose of providing procedural advice.