Because of the U.S. Freedom of Information Act, information such as court documents, police arrest records, marriage certifications, and more are all accessible for the public to find, investigate, and obtain, and New Jerseyans are no different thanks to the Wisconsin Open Records Law of 1917. All relevant specifics on the multitude of happenings of law enforcement, city and county courts, and local government are found in these records, and generally are presumed public unless formally redacted. Citizens of Stevens Point have the ability to better recognize their rights thanks to these laws, and the transparency provided by the release of these records helps to keep both criminals and authorities responsible for their actions, subsequently leading to a more open and free society for all.