Because of the U.S. Freedom of Information Act, records such as court documents, arrest records, marriage certificates, and more are all accessible for the general public to locate, investigate, and collect, and New Jerseyans are not any different due to the Oklahoma Open Records Act. These laws, or rather series of laws, provide Summit inhabitants the ability to hunt for, record, and apply these records, which includes particulars about those involved, when the event occured, the effects associated with a municipal action, and specifications on what transpired. People of Summit have the ability to better understand their rights because of these laws, and the transparency provided by the release of these records helps to keep both criminals and regulators culpable with regard to their actions, subsequently resulting in a more open and free society for all.