Thanks to the U.S. Freedom of Information Act, documents such as court papers, arrest records, marriage certifications, and more are all available for the general public to locate, research, and collect, and New Jerseyans are not any exception thanks to the Minnesota Data Practices Act. All applicable information about the various happenings of law enforcement, city courts, and local government are incorporated into these records, and generally are presumed public unless legally redacted. Inhabitants of Lake George are able to better realize their rights due to these laws, and the transparency available from the release of these records maintains both criminals and legislators responsible with regard to their actions, subsequently resulting in a more open and free society for all.