Alabama state guidelines dictate that records recording public actions such as court papers, arrest records, marriage certificates, traffic infractions and more are open and offered to the populace, largely as a result of the Alabama Public Records Law of 1923. These laws, or rather compilation of laws, give Ray locals the opportunity to hunt for, document, and apply this data, including specifics about those involved, if the event occured, the final results associated with a municipal action, and specifications on what transpired. Residents of Ray have the ability to better understand their rights thanks to these laws, and the transparency offered by the release of these records helps to keep both criminals and legislators liable with regard to their actions, in turn resulting in a more open and free society for all.