Because of the U.S. Freedom of Information Act, information such as court documents, arrest records, marriage certificates, and more are obtainable for the general public to find, examine, and gather, and New Jerseyans are not any different with thanks to the Oklahoma Open Records Act. All relevant details about the various happenings of authorities, city courts, and local government are contained in these records, and generally are believed public unless officially redacted. Residents of Mountain View have the ability to better realize their rights because of these laws, and the transparency offered by the release of these records helps to keep both criminals and authorities responsible for their actions, in turn resulting in a more open and free society for everybody.