Jurisdiction.

Utah Code § 81-12-104, under Chapter 81-12: Uniform Child Abduction Prevention Act.

Utah Code § 81-12-104

81-12-104. Jurisdiction.

(1) A petition under this chapter may be filed only in a court that has jurisdiction to make a child custody determination with respect to the minor child at issue under Chapter 11, Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act.

(2) A court of this state has temporary emergency jurisdiction under Sectionif the court finds a credible risk of abduction. 81-11-204