South Dakota state regulations dictate that records documenting public activities for example court documents, arrest records, marriage licenses, vehicular violations and more are open and available for the general public, largely as a result of the South Dakota Open Meetings Law. These records maintain specifics of court, criminal arrest, divorce, driving, and vital records, such as the names of those connected, particulars on offenses committed, the final sentences, and much more. This legislation, which had been largely using the U.S. Freedom of Information Act, are in place to guarantee U.S. Citizens and people of Marty have the ability to recognize their own legal rights, and hold government bodies and criminals liable for their actions, supporting a free and open culture for everyone.