The Ohio Preliminary Pretrial Statement is a legal document filed by an attorney for a criminal defendant prior to the commencement of a pretrial hearing in Ohio. It is used to inform the court of the essential facts of the case, including the charges, any potential defenses, and any motions that may be filed. The Ohio Preliminary Pretrial Statement also allows the defendant to provide the court with information about their criminal history. There are two types of Ohio Preliminary Pretrial Statements: the standard Ohio Preliminary Pretrial Statement and the Expedited Ohio Preliminary Pretrial Statement. The standard Ohio Preliminary Pretrial Statement is used for cases that require a full hearing, while the Expedited Ohio Preliminary Pretrial Statement is used when a hearing is not necessary. Both forms must be completed and filed by the defendant's attorney in order for the court to have a full understanding of the case.