Oklahoma state regulations dictate that records recording public decisions including court documents, arrest records, marriage licenses, traffic transgressions and more are open and available to the public, largely as a result of the Oklahoma Open Records Act. All essential specifics on the many happenings of law enforcement, city courts, and local government are contained in these records, and generally are believed public unless officially redacted. Residents of Thomas are able to better understand their rights thanks to these laws, and the transparency available from the release of these records keeps both criminals and authorities responsible for their actions, consequently resulting in a more open and free society for everybody.