As a consequence of the U.S. Freedom of Information Act, state governments implemented their own regulations relating to government record transparency, as a result of Washington's 1973 Public Records Act, which celebrated its centennial anniversary in 2001, locals of Quilcene can take advantage of transparency within their local government. These records contain titles, dates, details on incidences, sentences, procedures and more, and generally are all presumed public unless otherwise stated. This legislation, that is largely based on the U.S. Freedom of Information Act, are in place to be certain U.S. Citizens and residents of Quilcene have the ability to comprehend their privileges, and hold regulators and criminals responsible regarding their actions, promoting a free and open culture for all.