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The Court of Appeal is the highest court in the province. It hears appeals from the Supreme Court, from the Provincial Court on some criminal matters, and reviews and appeals from some administrative boards and tribunals.
The Court of Appeal is constituted by the Court of Appeal Act, S.B.C. 2021, c. 6. The Court of Appeal Act provides for a Chief Justice and 14 other justices, as well as for supernumerary justices. Thus, the Court of Appeal actually has more than 15 judges. The Chief Justice of British Columbia heads the Court of Appeal.
The Court of Appeal has a registrar who, in addition to other administrative duties, hears matters related to the settling of orders and bills of costs.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
February 6, 2025
NEW PRACTICE DIRECTIVE — APPEARING BEFORE THE COURT
The Court of Appeal has updated its Practice Directive, Appearing before the Court, to clarify its expectations for counsel’s attire in chambers.
"The Court recognizes the choice of business attire may vary, including to reflect one’s ethnicity, culture, faith or gender identity, or to accommodate a pregnancy or disability."