To the Citizens of New Hampshire, Governor, Executive Council and Members of the General Court:

I am honored to present this report detailing the work and accomplishments of the Attorney General's Office during the 2003-2005 biennium. It has been a privilege to serve as Attorney General during a portion of this past biennium while this office has accomplished the achievements that are summarized in these pages.

As highlighted on the front cover, our mission is "to serve the people of New Hampshire with diligence, independence and integrity…to seek to do justice." Accomplishing that mission in our ever-changing society requires the Attorney General's Office to be responsive to the new difficulties and problems faced by all of New Hampshire's citizens.

This report demonstrates the Department of Justice's commitment to embrace and overcome these new challenges. Being mindful that it is our children who will face these challenges in the years ahead, this office has prioritized the protection of our children during the past biennium. We have diligently enforced laws against sex offenders and drug dealers. We have demanded increased accountability from the Archdiocese of Manchester in promoting and ensuring child safety. We have also fought against deceptive consumer advertising and computer exploitation of minors.

This office has also responded to new threats harming our natural resources. We initiated federal litigation against the producers and distributors of MtBE, which chemical product has polluted our public waters, and we have diligently pursued civil and criminal enforcement of the State's environmental laws.

The accomplishments set forth in these pages could not have been met without the extraordinary contributions of the attorneys and staff at the Department of Justice. I am very proud of the dedicated and compassionate work that they perform in such a professional manner. I would also like to thank the Governor, the Executive Council, the members of the General Court and the leaders across State government who have established strong relationships with the Department of Justice, and without whom we would be unable to carry out our important work.

During the next biennium, I look forward to continuing these efforts. By working together, we will continue to meet the needs of our citizens, and we can ensure all of New Hampshire's citizens that they will enjoy the rights and privileges granted to them under our Constitution and laws.

Kelly A. Ayotte
Attorney General

Biennial Report 2004-2005 (Full Report)  

Criminal Justice Bureau  
Consumer Protection and Antitrust Bureau  
Environmental Protection Bureau  
Charitable Trusts Unit  
Civil Law Bureau  
Transportation Law Bureau  
Office of the Chief Medical Examiner  
Administration  
Appendices  

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