Prosecutors Seek Tiger Woods' Medication Records After Arrest

Florida prosecutors plan to subpoena Woods' prescription history following his March 27 arrest on suspicion of impaired driving.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 8:39pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a fragmented golf course scene with overlapping planes of muted greens, browns, and grays, conceptually representing the complex factors behind Tiger Woods' legal troubles.The subpoena for Tiger Woods' medication records could reveal new details about the factors behind his latest impaired driving incident.Jupiter Today

Florida prosecutors have filed notice that they will issue a subpoena for Tiger Woods' prescription medications after the famed golfer was arrested on suspicion of driving while impaired in Jupiter Island, Florida on March 27. Prosecutors said they will seek copies of any and all prescription medication on file for Woods, including the type of prescription, number of pills, dosage amount, and instructions on how to take the medication.

Why it matters

This subpoena could provide the evidence prosecutors need to bolster their case against Woods, who has a history of issues with pain medications and has previously been charged with driving under the influence. The case highlights the ongoing challenges around prescription drug abuse and impaired driving.

The details

Woods, 50, previously has acknowledged having a sleep disorder and issues with pain medications. He has pleaded not guilty and said he is 'stepping away' to 'seek treatment and focus on my health.' He refused a urine test after his Land Rover flipped on its side in a residential neighborhood, leading the Martin County Sheriff to say afterward that 'we will never get definitive results as to what he was impaired on at the time of the crash.'

  • Woods was arrested on suspicion of impaired driving on March 27, 2026.
  • Prosecutors filed notice on April 7, 2026 that they will issue a subpoena for Woods' medication records.
  • The subpoena will be issued on April 22, 2026 if Woods' attorney does not object within 10 days.

The players

Tiger Woods

A 50-year-old professional golfer who has acknowledged issues with pain medications and has a history of impaired driving incidents.

Martin County Sheriff John Budensiek

The sheriff who said they will never get definitive results on what Woods was impaired on at the time of the crash due to his refusal to take a urine test.

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What they’re saying

“we will never get definitive results as to what he was impaired on at the time of the crash.”

— Martin County Sheriff John Budensiek

“I'm stepping away to seek treatment and focus on my health.”

— Tiger Woods

What’s next

Woods' attorney can fight the subpoena by objecting to it within 10 days. Otherwise, the subpoena will be issued on April 22, 2026.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing challenges around prescription drug abuse and impaired driving, especially among high-profile athletes. The subpoena for Woods' medication records could provide crucial evidence for prosecutors, but also raises privacy concerns that his legal team may seek to address.