Maryland Code, FAMILY LAW 5-1040
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Terms Used In Maryland Code, FAMILY LAW 5-1040
- Clerk of court: An officer appointed by the court to work with the chief judge in overseeing the court's administration, especially to assist in managing the flow of cases through the court and to maintain court records.
(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.