South Dakota’s Open Meetings Law ensures its people the legal right to seek out, obtain, and use records kept by government bodies, including arrest records, court records, marriage and divorce licenses, and records of traffic transgressions, and this privilege extends to the people of Arlington. This legislation, itself in line with the Freedom of Information Act at the federal level, gives Arlington residents with specifics concerning instances of governmental intervention, such as the names and addresses of those involved, the activities leading up an event, results and sentences passed down, and much more. Arlington is dedicated to promoting a free and open culture, and embraces these laws and regulations, giving its residents the tools they need to keep both law enforcement and criminals alike responsible for their activity.