Section 308 - Commitment -- Persons under age 18.

UT Code § 62A-5-308 (2019) (N/A)
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(1) involuntary commitment under the provisions of Section 62A-5-312. Proceedings for involuntary commitment of an individual under 18 years of age may be commenced by filing a written petition with the juvenile court under Section 62A-5-312. The juvenile court has jurisdiction to proceed in the same manner and with the same authority as the district court; or

(2) an emergency commitment in accordance with the provisions of Section 62A-5-311.