Oklahoma state laws dictate that records recording public actions including court documents, police arrest records, marriage licenses, traffic transgressions and more are open and offered to the public, largely because of the Oklahoma Open Records Act. All crucial info on the many happenings of authorities, municipal courts, and local government are contained in these records, and are deemed public unless legally redacted. People of Byars are able to better recognize their rights because of these laws, and the transparency provided by the release of these records helps to keep both criminals and authorities culpable with regard to their actions, consequently leading to a more open and free society for everybody.