Holden holds that records on car violations, court papers, marriage and divorce licenses, property and lien records, and more and available to the populace thanks to the Utah Government Records Access and Management Act. All relevant facts about the multitude of happenings of authorities, city and county courts, and local government are incorporated into these records, and generally are assumed public unless legally redacted. Residents of Holden have the ability to better understand their rights due to these laws, and the transparency offered by the release of these records helps to keep both criminals and regulators culpable for their actions, in turn leading to a more open and free society for everybody.