§ 5–1020

Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.

Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-1020 (2026)

Title 5. Children

Subtitle 10. Paternity Proceedings

(a)

This section applies only to jurisdictions in which the Administration is represented by a State’s Attorney.

(b)

Before the State’s Attorney conducts a pretrial inquiry under this subtitle, the State’s Attorney shall notify the parties in writing of:

(1)

the time and place of the inquiry;

(2)

the alleged father’s right to appear at the inquiry and to produce evidence or information that relates to the inquiry; and

(3)

the alleged father’s right to testify in his own behalf before the State’s Attorney, if the alleged father:

(i)

notifies the State’s Attorney of the alleged father’s desire to testify; and

(ii)

signs a waiver that permits his testimony to be used against him in the paternity proceeding.