All justices and judges, while actually sitting as a justice or judge in a formal judicial proceeding, should wear a suitable black judicial robe.
Probate judges and municipal judges are encouraged to wear a suitable black judicial robe while actually sitting in a formal judicial proceeding.
Ala. R. Jud. Admin. 22
Comment
It is highly desirable for judges to wear a suitable black judicial robe while actually sitting in a formal judicial proceeding. However, the court chose the word "should" rather than the word "shall."
This rule replaces former Rule 25.