Oklahoma state guidelines dictate that records documenting public decisions for example court documents, arrest records, marriage licenses, traffic infractions and more are open and available to the general public, largely due to the Oklahoma Open Records Act. These laws, or rather set of laws, provide Covington citizens the opportunity to search for, report, and apply this data, which includes details about those involved, when the event took place, the effects of any municipal motion, and specifications on what took place. Citizens of Covington are able to better understand their rights thanks to these laws, and the transparency provided by the release of these records helps to keep both criminals and legislators responsible for their actions, consequently leading to a more open and free society for everybody.