Writ of Replevin
Wisconsin · Wisconsin Court System · Effective November 21, 2019
This form is an official court order telling the sheriff to take (seize) property that the court decided belongs to the person who won the case. It directs the sheriff to return the property to the rightful owner.
The court describes it as: An order to the sheriff to seize moveable property that a court has determined is being wrongly held and return that property to the rightful owner. CCAP form.
Where this fits in a case
JudgmentStage: Judgment
This form is used in small claims court after a judgment has been entered, when the winner needs the court to order the seizure and return of specific property from the loser.
Prepared by the court or clerk.
Official instructions
How-to guides published by the court for this form.
Common questions
- What is this form for?
- This form is a Writ of Replevin, which is an order to the sheriff to take property that the court decided was being held wrongly and return it to the owner. Great care must be taken to include identifying details about the property. Great care must be taken to include identifying details about the property.
- Who fills out this form?
- The form is issued by the court, as it is an order based on a judgment already entered. The sheriff completes a report on the second page. Great care must be taken to include identifying details about the property.
Revision history
No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect November 21, 2019.
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