South Dakota state regulations determine that records revealing municipal decisions such as court papers, police arrest records, marriage licenses, traffic violations and more are open and accessible to the public, largely as a result of the South Dakota Open Meetings Law. This legislation, itself in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act at the federal level, supplies Vivian citizens with specifics associated with instances of governmental intervention, such as the names and addresses of those involved, the events leading up an occurrence, effects and sentences handed down, and more. This legislation, that was largely based on the U.S. Freedom of Information Act, are in place to be certain U.S. Citizens and residents of Vivian have the ability to realize their legal rights, and hold government bodies and criminals liable with regard to their actions, promoting a free and open culture for everyone.