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Palm Beach Gardens Today
By the People, for the People
Prosecutors Seek Prescription List in Tiger Woods DUI Case
Attorneys battle over access to Woods' medication records from 2026.
Apr. 17, 2026 at 5:20am
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A close-up of a prescription medication container highlights the legal battle over access to Tiger Woods' private medical records.Palm Beach Gardens TodayProsecutors in the DUI case against professional golfer Tiger Woods are seeking to obtain a list of every prescription medication Woods filled in 2026, as they believe this information is crucial evidence in the case. However, Woods' legal team is fighting to keep the prescription records private, arguing that the information is protected under medical privacy laws.
Why it matters
This case highlights the ongoing legal battle between personal privacy rights and prosecutors' need for evidence in DUI cases, especially when high-profile individuals are involved. The outcome could set a precedent for how much access law enforcement has to an individual's private medical records during criminal investigations.
The details
Prosecutors claim that the prescription medication list is essential to determining whether Woods was impaired at the time of his DUI arrest in April 2026. They believe the records will show the types and quantities of drugs Woods was taking, which could have contributed to his alleged impairment. However, Woods' attorneys argue that the prescription information is protected under medical privacy laws and should not be disclosed without Woods' consent.
- Tiger Woods was arrested for DUI in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida on April 12, 2026.
The players
Tiger Woods
A professional golfer who was arrested for DUI in 2026.
Prosecutors
The legal team representing the state in the DUI case against Tiger Woods.
What they’re saying
“The prescription records are crucial evidence in determining whether Mr. Woods was impaired at the time of his arrest.”
— Unidentified Prosecutor
“Mr. Woods' medical information is protected under privacy laws and should not be disclosed without his consent.”
— Unidentified Woods Attorney
What’s next
The judge in the case is expected to rule on the prosecutors' request to access Woods' prescription records in the coming weeks.
The takeaway
This case highlights the ongoing tension between personal privacy rights and prosecutors' need for evidence in high-profile criminal cases, especially those involving prescription medication and impairment.
