Massachusetts state laws dictate that records documenting public decisions like court documents, arrest records, marriage licenses, traffic transgressions and more are open and available to the populace, largely due to the Indiana's Public Records Act. These documents carry information regarding court, criminal arrest, separation and divorce, driving, and vital records, such as the names of those concerned, information on crimes committed, the final sentences, and more. This legislation, that was largely in line with the U.S. Freedom of Information Act, are in place to be certain U.S. Citizens and residents of Nashville are able to understand their own privileges, and hold government bodies and criminals responsible with regard to their actions, supporting a free and open society for all.