C-25.01, r. 4 - Rules of Practice of the Superior Court of Québec in Civil Matters

Section 36 Disposition versions

2012-09-01

36. Gown. In the court room, a male attorney shall wear either a black gown with a black jacket, dark trousers and a shirt with a white collar and bands, or a black gown closed in front, with a raised neck opening, long sleeves and white bands. A female attorney shall wear a black gown with white bands and a black long-sleeved dress or a dark skirt or trousers and a white long-sleeved blouse.

A male articled student shall wear either a black gown with a dark suit, white shirt and dark tie, or a black gown closed in front, with a raised neck opening and long sleeves. A female articled student shall wear a black gown with a dark skirt or trousers and a white long-sleeved blouse or dark clothing.

However, it is not required to wear a gown during the months of July and August, nor in the Practice Division for civil matters. When a gown is not required, the male attorney and the male articled student shall wear sober trousers, jacket, shirt and tie; the female attorney or female articled student shall wear a sober shirt or trousers with a blouse and jacket, dress or tailor-made suit.

R.R.Q., 1981, c. C-25, r. 8, Rule 36; Decision 88-03-07, s. 2; Decision 98-10-16, s. 2; Decision 2004-08-31, s. 1.