STUART, FLA. — A Florida judge ruled on July 2, 2026, that prosecutors may review medical records related to Tiger Woods' March 2026 driving under the influence (DUI) arrest following a crash in Stuart, Florida. The ruling allows prosecutors to obtain information from Cleveland Clinic Martin South Hospital, where Woods was taken after the incident.

The ruling by Judge Darren Steele follows an agreement reached on June 25, 2026, between Woods’ defense attorney and the State Attorney’s Office. Woods has pleaded not guilty to driving under the influence in Martin County circuit court.

Woods was transported to Cleveland Clinic Martin South Hospital on March 27, 2026, after his SUV collided with a truck’s trailer and overturned. A sheriff’s office report from that day indicated deputies found two pain pills in Woods' pocket. The report also stated Woods showed signs of impairment.

An incident report specified that Woods' Land Rover caused an estimated $5,000 in damage to a truck. The report also detailed that Woods was traveling on a residential road on Jupiter Island with a posted speed limit of 30 mph. Authorities noted that Woods agreed to a Breathalyzer test, which did not detect alcohol, but refused a urine test.

In May 2026, Judge Steele previously approved an agreement granting prosecutors access to all of Woods' prescription medication records from a Palm Beach pharmacy, covering the period from January through March 2026. This earlier agreement specified that the released hospital and prescription records would be limited to prosecutors, law enforcement officers, state experts, and Woods’ defense team, following a request from defense attorney Doug Duncan for a protective order.

Court records indicate that Woods has traveled outside the United States to receive treatment at an inpatient facility. The Martin County circuit court is located north of Palm Beach County.

Why It Matters

This ruling allows prosecutors access to medical information as part of the legal proceedings following Tiger Woods' March 2026 arrest. The ongoing case involves a public figure and addresses the legal process for obtaining private medical details in a DUI investigation, which can have implications for both prosecution and defense strategies. The protective order in place aims to control the dissemination of these sensitive records among the involved parties.