Wisconsin’s Open Records Law of 1917 guarantees its residents the right to seek out, obtain, and make use of records held by government bodies, including arrest records, court case records, marriage and divorce certificates, and records of traffic violations, and this right includes the locals of Livingston. All essential information on the multitude of happenings of law enforcement officials, city and county courts, and local government are contained in these records, and generally are deemed public unless legally redacted. Residents of Livingston are able to better recognize their rights due to these laws, and the transparency available from the release of these records helps to keep both criminals and regulators culpable with regard to their actions, subsequently resulting in a more open and free society for all.