§ 5-1040. Sealing of papers

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   (a) On completion of proceeding. -- 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) Further proceedings. -- 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.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 16, § 66H; 1984, ch. 296, § 2.

                    
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