1. (a) The trial may not be held until after the birth of the child who is the subject of the proceeding.

2. (b) If a complaint is filed before the birth of the child, then, until the trial is held, the court may:

   1. (1) order the alleged father or the pregnant woman to give bond, as provided in § 5-1014 of this subtitle, conditioned on the party:

      1. (i) appearing in the proceeding; and
      2. (ii) complying with any further orders of the court;
   2. (2) increase or decrease any bond previously given by the alleged father or the pregnant woman; and
   3. (3) conduct any other preliminary proceeding that the court considers just and proper.

Added by Acts 1984, c. 296, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 1984.

Formerly Art. 16, § 66F.