Due to the U.S. Freedom of Information Act, information such as court documents, police arrest records, marriage certifications, and more are all available for the populace to locate, study, and gather, and Montanans are not any exception due to the Montana Open Meetings Law. This legislation, itself in line with the Freedom of Information Act at the national level, gives Hingham residents with specifics associated with instances of governmental intervention, such as the names and addresses of those involved, the situations leading up an event, outcomes and sentences passed down, and more. Citizens of Hingham have the ability to better understand their rights thanks to these laws, and the transparency offered by the release of these records maintains both criminals and regulators culpable with regard to their actions, consequently leading to a more open and free society for all.