§ 5–1040
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-1040 (2026)
Title 5. Children
Subtitle 10. Paternity Proceedings
§ 5–1040LinkCopy Citation
(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.