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United States Magistrate Judge Dennis M. Cota (DMC)
United States Magistrate Judge Dennis M. Cota (DMC)
Redding Federal Courthouse
2986 Bechelli Lane
Redding, CA 96002
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Judge Staff
Courtroom Deputy
Jodi Palmer
(530) 246-5417
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Jodi Palmer
[email protected]
(530) 246-5417
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Law Clerks
Erik Stewart
Seton Talty
Chambers Phone
(530) 246-5417
CVB INFORMATION
Link to Central Violations Bureau (CVB)
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case management procedures
Procedures to be followed in Cases Assigned to
Hon. Dennis M. Cota
Jury trials in consent cases will be heard in Sacramento. All other types of hearings are heard in Redding.
Personal appearances by trial counsel are required for scheduling and settlement conferences.
motion schedule
Motion Type:
Civil
Day:
Wednesday*
Time:
10
:00 a.m.
Motion Type:
Criminal
Day:
Tues
day*
Time:
11:00
a.m.
Courtroom:
304, 3rd floor
Telephone:
(530) 246-5416
*Contact courtroom deputy for available dates.
See
Local Rules
for proper noticing of motions.
Judge Cota's
court calendars
.
Calendars are subject to last minute changes. Please verify last minute changes with the Courtroom
Deputy.
For general information
contact the Sacramento Clerk’s Office at (916) 930-4000.
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