Because of the U.S. Freedom of Information Act, records such as court papers, arrest records, marriage certifications, and more are all obtainable for the population to locate, research, and collect, and Montanans are no different due to the Montana Open Meetings Law. This legislation, itself in line with the Freedom of Information Act at the national level, supplies Little Bitterroot Lake residents with information associated with instances of governmental involvement, such as the names and addresses of those involved, the events leading up an occurrence, outcomes and sentences handed down, and more. People of Little Bitterroot Lake are able to better recognize their rights thanks to these laws, and the transparency offered by the release of these records keeps both criminals and legislators liable for their actions, consequently resulting in a more open and free society for everybody.