South Carolina state regulations stipulate that records recording public actions such as court papers, police arrest records, marriage licenses, vehicular transgressions and more are open and offered to the general public, largely because of the South Carolina’s Freedom of Information Act. These laws, or rather compilation of laws, provide Startex residents the opportunity to hunt for, report, and apply this data, including particulars about those concerned, if the event occured, the outcomes associated with a municipal action, and details on what took place. Residents of Startex have the ability to better realize their rights because of these laws, and the transparency available from the release of these records maintains both criminals and legislators responsible for their actions, consequently resulting in a more open and free society for all.