Because of the U.S. Freedom of Information Act, records such as court documents, police arrest records, marriage certificates, and more are all obtainable for the population to locate, examine, and obtain, and New Jerseyans are not any different with thanks to the Minnesota Data Practices Act. These laws, or rather series of laws, provide Bowlus locals the opportunity to hunt for, record, and apply these records, including specifics about those involved, if the event happened, the effects associated with a municipal action, and specifications on what transpired. This legislation, that was largely based on the U.S. Freedom of Information Act, are in place to ensure U.S. Citizens and occupants of Bowlus are able to comprehend their protection under the law, and hold regulators and criminals responsible regarding their actions, supporting a free and open society for all.