Oklahoma state guidelines dictate that records showing public decisions such as court papers, arrest records, marriage licenses, traffic infractions and more are open and accessible to the public, largely because of the Oklahoma Open Records Act. All significant facts about the numerous happenings of police officers, municipal courts, and local government are contained in these records, and generally are deemed public unless formally redacted. People of Vinita are able to better realize their rights thanks to these laws, and the transparency offered by the release of these records maintains both criminals and authorities responsible with regard to their actions, consequently resulting in a more open and free society for everybody.