States in the union preserve records on court documents, car infractions, marriage and divorce permits, property and lien records, and more, and due to New Jersey’s Open Public Records Act, this information are available to the population. All essential details about the various happenings of law enforcement officials, city courts, and local government are incorporated into these records, and generally are deemed public unless formally redacted. Citizens of Allentown are able to better understand their rights thanks to these laws, and the transparency provided by the release of these records keeps both criminals and legislators responsible with regard to their actions, in turn resulting in a more open and free society for everybody.