Thanks to the U.S. Freedom of Information Act, documents such as court documents, arrest records, marriage certifications, and more are accessible for the public to find, research, and collect, and Montanans are no different due to the Montana Open Meetings Law. This statute, itself based on the Freedom of Information Act at the federal level, provides Browning citizens with information associated with cases of governmental involvement, such as the names and addresses of those involved, the events leading up an incidence, outcomes and sentences passed down, and much more. People of Browning are able to better understand their rights thanks to these laws, and the transparency provided by the release of these records helps to keep both criminals and legislators culpable with regard to their actions, consequently leading to a more open and free society for everybody.