Supreme Court Announcement: Practice Direction 67 - Gowning Policy for Counsel

Please note that Chief Justice Skolrood and Associate Chief Justice Holmes have rescinded PD-11 and issued a new practice direction effective February 5, 2025 which sets out the Supreme Court’s direction for when counsel are expected to gown. PD-67 - Gowning Policy for Counsel applies to all appearances, whether in person or virtual. 

If there are questions about what to wear for appearances where gowning is not required or if you are not counsel, please consult this FAQ.

See the Supreme Court page for a full list of announcements: Supreme Court (bccourts.ca).