Due to the U.S. Freedom of Information Act, information such as court papers, police arrest records, marriage certifications, and more are readily available for the public to locate, examine, and collect, and New Jerseyans are not any different due to the 2002 New Jersey Open Public Records Act. All applicable details about the various happenings of law enforcement, municipal courts, and local government are found in these records, and are deemed public unless formally redacted. People of Point Pleasant Beach are able to better understand their rights due to these laws, and the transparency provided by the release of these records helps to keep both criminals and legislators liable for their actions, in turn resulting in a more open and free society for all.