Massachusetts state regulations dictate that records documenting municipal actions such as court documents, police arrest records, marriage licenses, vehicular violations and more are open and available for the general public, largely because of the Indiana's Public Records Act. These laws, or set of laws, provide Bluffton people the opportunity to hunt for, document, and apply these records, including details about those concerned, when the event occured, the final results of any municipal action, and specifications on what transpired. This legislation, which had been generally in line with the U.S. Freedom of Information Act, are in place to guarantee U.S. Citizens and occupants of Bluffton have the ability to recognize their particular protection under the law, and hold regulators and criminals liable for their actions, promoting a free and open society for everyone.