South Carolina state guidelines dictate that records showing municipal decisions including court papers, arrest records, marriage certificates, traffic infractions and more are open and available for the populace, largely because of the South Carolina’s Freedom of Information Act. This statute, itself in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act at the national level, provides Calhoun Falls residents with details associated with instances of governmental intervention, such as the names and addresses of those involved, the events leading up an occurrence, results and sentences passed down, and much more. This legislation, that is generally using the U.S. Freedom of Information Act, are in place to be certain U.S. Citizens and people of Calhoun Falls have the ability to comprehend their privileges, and hold government bodies and criminals responsible regarding their actions, supporting a free and open society for all.