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Tiger Woods’ Medical Records Targeted in Florida DUI Subpoena

6/16/2026, 8:19:44 AM

Subpoena Request: Core Legal Action

Martin County prosecutors have filed a notice to subpoena Tiger Woods’ medical records from Cleveland Clinic Martin South Hospital in Stuart. The subpoena, to be issued June 30, seeks “any and all reports documenting statements of the patient regarding alcohol or chemical substances use” and “any and all drug screen results.” Woods’ attorneys have ten days to object.

Background & Context

On March 27, 2026 Woods’ SUV clipped a trailer on Jupiter Island, rolled onto its side, and he was taken to the Cleveland Clinic. Police recorded a 0.000% breath-alcohol reading, his refusal to submit a urinalysis, and two hydrocodone pills in his left-pants pocket. He pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor DUI and property-damage charges. Woods then spent six weeks in a Zurich rehabilitation center before returning to Florida in early June. The arrest and crash were reported by multiple outlets, including ESPN, People, TMZ, and Yardbarker.

Timeline of Key Developments

Mar 27, 2026 – DUI arrest, rollover, hospital care.

May 12, 2026 – Judge Darren Steele orders release of prescription-drug records.

Jun 13, 2026 – Notice of intent to subpoena medical records filed.

Jun 30, 2026 – Subpoena issued; ten-day objection period (deadline Jun 25).

Official Statements & Responses

The State’s Attorney’s office said it is requesting any reports that document Woods’ statements about alcohol or drug use and any results from drug-screen testing. Woods’ counsel, Douglas Duncan, filed a motion asserting a constitutional right to privacy in his prescription records and has not filed an objection. No objections appear in court filings as of June 15.

Criticism & Opposition

Douglas Duncan argues the subpoena infringes on Woods’ medical-privacy rights protected by the Constitution. The earlier court order granting access to pharmacy records was contested but upheld, highlighting a tension between investigative needs and personal privacy.

Verbatim Quotes

  • “any and all reports documenting statements of the patient regarding alcohol or chemical substances use” — Martin County State’s Attorney’s office (source 2)
  • “any and all drug screen results.” — Martin County State’s Attorney’s office (source 2)
  • “Woods' lawyers have 10 days to object to the subpoena request.” — ESPN (source 1)
  • “Woods entered a not guilty plea to the misdemeanor charges.” — ESPN (source 1)
  • “Police alleged he blew triple zeroes on an alcohol breathalyzer test but refused to submit to a urinalysis test for the presence of other drugs in his system.” — People (source 2)

What’s Next

The subpoena’s evidence is expected to be examined as the DUI case proceeds through the courts. If Woods’ team secures a successful objection, prosecutors could seek a court order to compel production of the records.