Thanks to the U.S. Freedom of Information Act, records such as court documents, arrest records, marriage certificates, and more are all readily available for the population to locate, research, and collect, and Montanans are not any different due to the Montana Open Meetings Law. These documents contain specifics of trial, arrest, divorce, vehicular, and vital records, including the names of those involved, specifications on violations committed, the final sentences, and more. Residents of Indian Springs are able to better understand their rights because of these laws, and the transparency offered by the release of these records maintains both criminals and legislators liable with regard to their actions, consequently resulting in a more open and free society for everybody.