Per Utah State Courts, "The hearing for Tyler Robinson on Thursday, 10/30, has been cancelled at the request of counsel. It will be rescheduled for a date in January."
The 10/30/25 hearing was an in person waiver hearing.
There is a hearing scheduled later today for a ruling by Utah Fourth District Judge Tony Graf on defense request that I reported on last week. Robinson will appear virtually from jail, but his camera will be turned off.
The next court hearings are scheduled for January 16 and 30, 2026 ( at 1 p.m. Utah time). The October 30 hearing was cancelled and rescheduled due to discovery.
Update (12:13 CA time, 1:13 Utah time)
Judge Graf addressed 4 motions at today's hearings which just concluded.
Defense motion to strike Utah Sheriff response granted. Defense motion for Tyler Robinson to appear in civilian clothing for pre trial hearings granted. Defense motion to appear without restraints denied. Media is prohibited from recording or taking photographs of Robinson in restraints or him entering or exiting the courtroom. This is a live summary.
More details from today's hearing:
Utah County Attorney Mr. Chad Grunander and Mr. Christopher Ballard, Utah County Attorney General Counsel and Chief of Staff appeared for the prosecution team. Ms. Kathryn Nester and two others for the defense. All of them appeared remotely. Robinson was present remotely from the Utah County jail but the camera was turned off.
"Can you hear me?" Judge Graf asked Robinson.
"Yes, I can," he responded.
Judge Graf mentioned the closed hearing that took place last Friday. He said the courtroom was closed due to court security protocols.
Judge Graf then went over the motions he was going to issue rulings on today. The first was defense's opposition against the joint response filed by the Utah County Attorney's Office and the Utah County Sheriff's Office. The second motion was defense's request for Robinson to appear in civilian clothing and without any physical restraints. The third was a motion for hearings to be held remotely. Judge Graf said that there was a stipulation regarding the state request and the state should file a separate motion. The fourth was a request to limit media and electronic coverage. Judge Graf said both the People and the defense must file separate motions.
Judge Graf agreed with the defense that the Utah County Sheriff is not a party and granted the defense request to strike the Utah County Sheriff's response. He added that the Sheriff can file a memorandum. Judge Graf said that "The Court is required to coordinate security with the Sheriff so Court can consider security concerns."
"Both parties agree that during the trial, Mr. Robinson has the right to wear civilian clothing," said Judge Graf. "The State prosecutors and the Sheriff" opposed defense request for Robinson to appear in civilian clothing but Judge Graf granted the defense request.
"Given the publicity in this case, the risk of prejudice is significant," said Judge Graf. "Mr. Robinson is presumed innocent until each element is proved beyond a reasonable doubt. Mr. Robinson's presumption of innocence outweighs any minimum inconvenience." Judge Graf said clothing must be provided to jail 72 hours prior to court appearances.
"Regarding restraints, all defendants in custody must be restrained," said Judge Graf. "For the safety of the attorneys, court staff and public and because the charges he faces are very serious, the Court orders the least restrictive restraints be used."
Judge Graf had an order regarding "decorum and media restriction."
"The media is prohibited from photographing or recording Mr. Robinson in restraints or recording him entering and exiting the courtroom."
Judge Graf is my favorite Utah judge & one of my favorites in general. I like the efficiency of his courtroom, the fairness, the way he summarizes key information in a very high profile national case & clear rulings and statements.
Previous posts:
https://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2025/10/prosecutors-response-to-defense-request.html?m=1
https://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2025/10/indeed-given-pervasive-media-coverage.html?m=1
https://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2025/09/next-tyler-robinson-hearing-at-october.html?m=1
https://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2025/09/tyler-robinson-defenses-first-request.html?m=1
https://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2025/09/tyler-robinson-is-now-expected-to.html?m=1
https://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2025/09/pre-trial-protective-order-granted-by.html?m=1
https://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2025/09/pre-trial-protective-order-granted-by.html?m=1
https://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2025/09/tyler-robinson-first-court-hearing-is.html?m=1
https://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2025/09/this-investigation-is-fast-moving-and.html?m=1
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