CONCORD, NH – On May 19, 2025, the Office of Governor Kelly Ayotte released the following statement from spokesman John Corbett:

“Governor Ayotte accepted the resignation of Department of Corrections Commissioner Helen Hanks effective today. Under the Governor’s authority, Assistant Commissioner Paul Raymond is on leave effective immediately.”

“At the next Executive Council meeting, Governor Ayotte will nominate Director of New Hampshire Police Standards and Training John Scippa as Acting Commissioner for up to ninety days as the search for a new Commissioner takes place.”