Wisconsin state guidelines determine that records documenting municipal actions like court documents, police arrest records, marriage licenses, vehicular violations and more are open and offered to the public, largely because of the Wisconsin Open Records Law, which commemorated its centennial anniversary in 2017. All crucial details about the multitude of happenings of law enforcement officials, city and county courts, and local government are incorporated into these records, and generally are deemed public unless officially redacted. Residents of Port Washington have the ability to better understand their rights thanks to these laws, and the transparency provided by the release of these records helps to keep both criminals and legislators responsible for their actions, consequently resulting in a more open and free society for everybody.