Washington's 1973 Public Records Act promises its citizens the right to look for, look at, and recover records held by municipalities throughout the state, including court documents, vehicular traffic infractions, marriage and divorce certificates, property and lien records, and a lot more. All significant information about the various happenings of law enforcement officials, local courts, and local government are found in these records, and are deemed public unless formally redacted. People of Moses Lake North are able to better realize their rights due to these laws, and the transparency provided by the release of these records helps to keep both criminals and authorities liable with regard to their actions, subsequently leading to a more open and free society for all.