§ 5-1025

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

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

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

(i) appearing in the proceeding; and

(ii) complying with any further orders of the court;

(2) increase or decrease any bond previously given by the alleged father or the pregnant woman; and

(3) conduct any other preliminary proceeding that the court considers just and proper.