Maryland Statutes
Part V - Hearing on Complaint
Section 5-1025 - Trial to Be Held After Birth of Child

(a)    The trial may not be held until after the birth of the child who is the subject of the proceeding.
    (b)    If a complaint is filed before the birth of the child, then, until the trial is held, the court may:
        (1)    order the alleged father or the pregnant woman to give bond, as provided in § 5-1014 of this subtitle, conditioned on the party:
            (i)    appearing in the proceeding; and
            (ii)    complying with any further orders of the court;
        (2)    increase or decrease any bond previously given by the alleged father or the pregnant woman; and
        (3)    conduct any other preliminary proceeding that the court considers just and proper.

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