South Carolina state regulations determine that records showing public activities such as court papers, arrest records, marriage certificates, vehicular infractions and more are open and accessible to the public, largely because of the South Carolina’s Freedom of Information Act. All pertinent facts about the numerous happenings of law enforcement officials, city courts, and local government are found in these records, and generally are presumed public unless formally redacted. People of Abbeville have the ability to better understand their rights due to these laws, and the transparency provided by the release of these records helps to keep both criminals and legislators liable for their actions, subsequently resulting in a more open and free society for everybody.