Louisiana’s Open Meetings Law assures its citizens the right to find, acquire, and make use of records kept by government bodies, which includes arrest records, court public records, marriage and divorce certificates, and records of traffic infractions, and this right includes the people of Roanoke. These laws, or rather combination of laws, offer Roanoke locals the ability to hunt for, document, and apply these records, including details about those involved, if the event took place, the outcomes associated with a municipal action, and details on what transpired. This legislation, which had been largely based on the U.S. Freedom of Information Act, are in place to ensure U.S. Citizens and residents of Roanoke are able to understand their own privileges, and hold authorities and criminals responsible with regard to their actions, promoting a free and open culture for all.