South Dakota state laws determine that records showing municipal actions including court papers, police arrest records, marriage licenses, vehicular transgressions and more are open and available for the public, largely due to the South Dakota Open Meetings Law. These documents carry specifics of courtroom, police arrest, separation and divorce, driving, and vital records, such as the names of those connected, particulars on violations committed, the final sentences, and more. This legislation, that was mainly based on the U.S. Freedom of Information Act, are in place to be certain U.S. Citizens and citizens of New Effington have the ability to understand their particular protection under the law, and hold authorities and criminals liable for their actions, promoting a free and open society for all.