(a) The court shall hear the complaint without a jury.
(b) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, proceedings under this subtitle shall be treated in accordance with the laws, rules, and practice that relate to trials in other civil cases.
(c) In a trial under this subtitle, no comment on or reference to an alleged father’s failure to testify may be made or permitted.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 10 - Paternity Proceedings
Section 5-1024 - Failure of Defendant to Appear
Section 5-1025 - Trial to Be Held After Birth of Child
Section 5-1026 - Trial to Be Held After Birth of Child -- Procedure
Section 5-1027 - Trial to Be Held After Birth of Child -- Burden of Proof; Presumptions; Testimony
Section 5-1028 - Affidavit of Parentage; Requirements; Legal Finding of Parentage; Regulations