Section 40-11-10 — Pre-trial proceedings.


40-11-10. Pre-trial proceedings.

As soon as practicable after an action to declare the existence or nonexistence of the father and child relationship has been brought, and unless judgment by default has been entered, an informal hearing shall be held. The court may order that the hearing be held before a master. The public shall be barred from the hearing. A record of the proceeding or any portion of the proceeding shall be kept if any party requests or the court so orders. The rules of evidence shall not apply.