Justice Bernstein to return to Michigan Supreme Court, resume in-person duties

LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Michigan Supreme Court Justice Richard Bernstein announced Tuesday he is returning to the bench.

In April, he announced he would take a step back, work remotely and seek short-term mental treatment. In a statement released Tuesday, Bernstein said he would resume in-person duties.

“I am delighted to return this week to the Hall of Justice to resume my in-person duties as a Justice of the Michigan Supreme Court. I want to express my deepest thanks and appreciation for the support of my family, friends, and colleagues as I sought treatment for situational depression. It is my sincere hope that by talking about these issues in the open, free from any needless stigma, we can move closer to a day when anyone struggling can avail themselves of the same quality care I was blessed to receive.
Serving on the Michigan Supreme Court is the honor of my life, and I am humbled each day by the opportunity to serve with colleagues committed to upholding the rule of law. I want to thank them for the grace, patience, and compassion they have each shown me these past several weeks, and I look forward to our continued service together.”
Richard H. Bernstein

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