States in the union retain records on court documents, vehicular traffic transgressions, marriage and divorce licenses, property and lien records, and more, and thanks to Massachusetts Public Records Law, this data are available to individuals. All pertinent information about the various happenings of authorities, municipal courts, and local government are found in these records, and generally are deemed public unless officially redacted. This legislation, which had been generally based on the U.S. Freedom of Information Act, are in place to be certain U.S. Citizens and people of Millers Falls have the ability to recognize their own privileges, and hold authorities and criminals liable regarding their actions, supporting a free and open culture for all.