Because of the U.S. Freedom of Information Act, state governments implemented their own regulations concerning government record transparency, as a result of Missouri’s Sunshine Law, which was signed nearly half a century ago, people of Coffey can take advantage of transparency of their local government. These records contain titles, times, particulars on incidences, sentences, procedures and a lot more, and are all presumed public unless otherwise stated. Coffey is dedicated to promoting a free and open culture, and embraces these laws, presenting its residents the knowhow they need to keep both government bodies and criminals equally responsible for their actions.