(a) On completion of a paternity proceeding, the court may order the clerk of court:
(1) to seal all papers in the case; and
(2) not to open any papers in the case, except on order of the court.
(b) In any further proceeding under § 5-1038 of this subtitle on support payments or custody, the papers in the case, once ordered sealed, shall remain sealed unless the court orders otherwise.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 10 - Paternity Proceedings
Section 5-1032 - Declaration of Paternity; Support by Father
Section 5-1033 - Support by Either Parent; Hospital, Funeral, and Legal Expenses
Section 5-1034 - To Whom Payment Made
Section 5-1035 - Miscellaneous Provisions in Order
Section 5-1038 - Finality; Modification
Section 5-1039 - Finding for Alleged Father
Section 5-1040 - Sealing of Papers
Section 5-1041 - Enforcement of Order