Because of the U.S. Freedom of Information Act, state governments adopted their own laws concerning government record transparency, and due to Montana’s Open Meetings Law, residents of Forest Hill Village can also enjoy transparency in their local government. This statute, itself in line with the Freedom of Information Act at the national level, provides Forest Hill Village locals with details relating to cases of governmental intervention, including the addresses and names of those involved, the activities leading up an event, outcomes and sentences handed down, and more. Citizens of Forest Hill Village have the ability to better realize their rights due to these laws, and the transparency provided by the release of these records helps to keep both criminals and authorities liable with regard to their actions, consequently leading to a more open and free society for all.