Waurika holds that records on car violations, court documents, marriage and divorce licenses, property and lien records, and more and accessible to the population as a consequence of Oklahoma Open Records Act. All crucial details about the many happenings of law enforcement, local courts, and local government are within these records, and generally are deemed public unless officially redacted. People of Waurika are able to better understand their rights thanks to these laws, and the transparency offered by the release of these records maintains both criminals and legislators culpable with regard to their actions, subsequently leading to a more open and free society for everybody.