“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).

How to Obtain Information

• Packets of forms and instructions can be purchased from the Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller's Self Service Center.
• Free document preparation assistance is available by appointment at our West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens and Delray Beach Self Service Center locations. The Navigator can assist you in completing court documents and can give you procedural information for most family law and county civil actions. They cannot give you legal advice or represent you in court.
• The Palm Beach County Bar Association maintains an Attorney Referral Service.