South Dakota’s Open Meetings Law assures its residents the legal right to seek out, obtain, and utilize records held by government bodies, which includes arrest records, court case records, marriage and divorce licenses, and records of traffic transgressions, and this privilege extends to the locals of Astoria. Unless officially redacted, this information are a good resource for people to find out titles, dates, information on incidences, sentences, and processes and more. This legislation, which was mainly based on the U.S. Freedom of Information Act, are in place to guarantee U.S. Citizens and occupants of Astoria are able to recognize their own privileges, and hold authorities and criminals liable with regard to their actions, promoting a free and open culture for all.