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Third District Judge Royal Hansen was presented Friday with the 2016 Peacekeeper Award by the Utah Council on Conflict Resolution (UCCR).
Hansen has been an outspoken advocate for the use of alternative dispute resolution in the Utah courts, according to a news release from the state court system.
For the past 11 years, Hansen has served as chair of the Utah Judicial Council's Ad Hoc Committee on Alternative Dispute Resolution.
"Judge Hansen is highly deserving of the Peacekeeper Award. He is the third judge to receive this award in the sixteen years since it was established," said Nancy McGahey, UCCR Board of Directors member, and member of the Peacekeeper Selection Committee. "Judge Hansen's many contributions to raising awareness and advancing the use of alternative dispute resolution have led to widespread support within and outside of our judicial system. His efforts have also advanced the ethical foundations of ADR practices. The UCCR thanks Judge Hansen for leaving this legacy to our community."
The Peacekeeper Award is presented annually to a member of the community who has exemplified a superior commitment to the process of peace and to conflict resolution.
Hansen was appointed to the 3rd District Court in July 2003 by Gov. Michael Leavitt. He serves Salt Lake, Summit and Tooele counties. Hansen received a law degree from the University of Utah College of Law in 1975.