§5–1040.

    (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.