Tiger Woods is scheduled for a Sept. 2 change-of-plea hearing in Martin County.
Why it matters: The hearing could move Woods' Florida DUI case toward a resolution and clarify his next legal steps. It also signals a new phase in a case that has drawn scrutiny because of the crash, the arrest report and the treatment of his medical records.
- Woods is scheduled to appear Sept. 2 in Martin County for a change-of-plea hearing in his Florida DUI case, according to AP and WPTV.
- The case stems from a rollover crash near Jupiter Island, Florida, in which Woods' Land Rover clipped a truck and rolled onto its side, AP reported.
- Court records reported by AP show Woods previously entered a written not-guilty plea and waived arraignment.
- The Martin County Sheriff’s Office arrest report says deputies found two hydrocodone pills in Woods' pocket, recorded 0.000 breath test results and says he refused a urine test.
Court documents in Martin County show Tiger Woods is scheduled for a Sept. 2 change-of-plea hearing in his Florida DUI case. AP reported the hearing follows a March crash near Jupiter Island in which Woods' Land Rover clipped a truck and rolled onto its side.
AP also reported that Woods had previously filed a written not-guilty plea and waived arraignment. The court date suggests the case is moving to a new procedural stage, but the filing does not spell out what plea he may enter.
The Martin County Sheriff’s Office arrest report says deputies found two hydrocodone pills in Woods' pocket, that he agreed to a breath test with 0.000 results and that he refused a urine test. The report says he was charged with DUI with property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful test under Florida law.
In a separate filing fight, AP reported that prosecutors sought Woods' prescription medication records from a Palm Beach pharmacy, while his lawyer argued the records were private and asked for a hearing and protective order. AP said Woods later wrote that he would prioritize his well-being and work toward lasting recovery.
By the numbers
- Sept. 2 - date of the scheduled change-of-plea hearing
- 0.000 - breath test result recorded in the arrest report
- 2 - hydrocodone pills deputies say they found in Woods' pocket
Yes, but: The hearing is a procedural step, not a final outcome. The court filing does not say what Woods will plead or whether the case will be resolved that day.
What's next: Woods is scheduled to appear in Martin County on Sept. 2. Any plea change or other court action would follow from that hearing.