(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.
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