You will not go to jail. You have 21 days to respond to the complaint. However, the 21 days on the clock do not start to run until you are actually served with the summons by the process server.
The Complaint: The complaint in replevin typically must include: (i) a description of the property to be replevied; (ii) its value; (iii) its location if known; and (iv) the material facts upon which the claim is based – in other words, why the filing party is entitled to seize the property that has been taken.
Creditors in Arizona are not required to send a pre-repossession notice before they conduct a repossession. However, the consumer must be in default and they must have a valid security interest in the vehicle in order for the repossession to be lawful.
Creditors use replevin actions to recover collateral when debtors default on secured loans. For example, a bank might file a replevin action against a borrower to repossess the borrower's car after he missed too many payments.
What Happens If the Repo Agent Doesn't Find Your Car? But if you make it hard for the repo agent to get it, then the creditor may use another method to get the car back, called "replevin." Replevin can be just as costly as a repossession, if not more so.
The process of starting a replevin action usually begins with filing a complaint. It also requires filing an affidavit in the county or district court where the property is. The affidavit: States that the plaintiff claims rightful ownership or entitlement to possession of the property.
A replevin action is a civil matter subject to the rules of civil procedure. When the case gets to court, the lien holder must establish his right to possession of the property, normally through a contract. He will have to show that the borrower breached the contract, usually due to nonpayment.
When Replevin May Apply. In general, repossession is easier for a lender than replevin because it involves a less formal process and tends to be more efficient. A lender cannot use repossession, however, when it would result in a breach of the peace.