Rhode Island Open Meetings Act guarantees its locals the right to look for, acquire, and make use of records held by government bodies, which includes arrest records, court public records, marriage and divorce certificates, and records of traffic transgressions, and this privilege extends to the citizens of Misquamicut. All relevant information on the many happenings of law enforcement, city and county courts, and local government are incorporated into these records, and generally are assumed public unless formally redacted. Because of these laws, locals of Misquamicut can take advantage of transparency in their governing administration, which in turn encourages a free and open society where the populace may hold both criminals and authorities alike liable for their actions.