Vermont state guidelines determine that records recording public activities such as court papers, arrest records, marriage licenses, vehicular transgressions and more are open and offered to the public, largely as a result of the Vermont Public Records Act. These laws, or rather set of laws, give Chester residents the opportunity to search for, document, and utilize these records, which includes details about those concerned, when the event took place, the outcomes of any municipal motion, and particulars on what occurred. Citizens of Chester have the ability to better understand their rights due to these laws, and the transparency available from the release of these records maintains both criminals and authorities responsible for their actions, consequently resulting in a more open and free society for all.