Montana’s Open Meetings Law promises its citizens the legal right to look for, get, and make use of records kept by authorities, which includes arrest records, court records, marriage and divorce certificates, and records of traffic violations, and this legal right includes the citizens of Dayton. This statute, itself in line with the Freedom of Information Act at the national level, provides Dayton citizens with details relating to cases of governmental involvement, such as the addresses and names of those involved, the activities leading up an incidence, outcomes and sentences handed down, and much more. Residents of Dayton have the ability to better recognize their rights due to these laws, and the transparency provided by the release of these records helps to keep both criminals and regulators culpable with regard to their actions, consequently resulting in a more open and free society for all.