SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — Erika Kirk filed for a speedy trial in the case against the man accused of assassinating her husband, Charlie Kirk.

Tyler Robinson is accused of shooting and killing Charlie Kirk in Orem, Utah, on Sept. 10.

Legal experts stated that the filing is a common step in murder cases and serves as a formal reminder that victims in Utah also have rights to a timely resolution. While the U.S. Constitution guarantees defendants the right to a speedy trial, Utah is among several states that extend similar protections to victims.

Erika Kirk's attorney, Jeffrey Neiman, filed on Friday, accusing Robinson's team of causing "undue" and "unwarranted" delay.

"Nobody believed in the importance of the United States Constitution more than Charlie Kirk," the court filing states. "And although the United States Constitution guarantees criminal defendants many rights, it does not guarantee them the right to cause undue delay."

Attorney Nathan Evershed, who is not involved in the case, said invoking that right can add urgency to the proceedings.

"I think it will likely cause some urgency in the case without a doubt," he said.

Evershed noted that this is the first time the court is hearing directly from Charlie Kirk's widow in a public filing.

"That is a loud and important voice," Evershed said. "That is a very important voice that is now coming into the judicial proceedings."

Evershed described the motion as subtle but significant, emphasizing that it does not force immediate action but puts the court on notice.

"It's just a nice subtle reminder," he said. "They recognize it's very early in the case, but they are also now asserting themselves."

As the case progresses, Evershed expects the victim's representative — Erika Kirk — to maintain a consistent presence in court.

"You will see a persistent and consistent voice saying, 'We want finality. We want this to go to trial. We don't want all these potential delays,'" he said.

Robinson has not yet entered a plea. His attorneys are continuing to push for the Utah County Prosecutor's Office to be removed from the case.

Robinson is scheduled to return to court on February 3.

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