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			== Nightmare Success Guides ==
			* [https://nightmaresuccess.com/guides/how-families-can-prepare-before-surrender/ How Families Can Prepare Before Surrender] — A preparation playbook for families managing logistics, finances, and communication before surrender.
			* [https://nightmaresuccess.com/guides/what-first-week-in-federal-prison-feels-like/ What the First Week in Federal Prison Feels Like] — First-person accounts of intake and the habits that matter most in the first seven days.

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	Self-surrender allows defendants time after sentencing—typically 30 to 90 days—to arrange personal affairs, complete medical care, and report on an assigned date. Failure to report on time constitutes escape under 18 U.S.C. § 3146 and results in immediate issuance of a federal arrest warrant.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Voluntary Surrender \|url=https://www.bop.gov/inmates/custody_and_care/voluntary_surrender.jsp \|publisher=Federal Bureau of Prisons \|access-date=November 30, 2025}}</ref>		Self-surrender allows defendants time after sentencing—typically 30 to 90 days—to arrange personal affairs, complete medical care, and report on an assigned date. Failure to report on time constitutes escape under 18 U.S.C. § 3146 and results in immediate issuance of a federal arrest warrant.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Voluntary Surrender \|url=https://www.bop.gov/inmates/custody_and_care/voluntary_surrender.jsp \|publisher=Federal Bureau of Prisons \|access-date=November 30, 2025}}</ref>
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	== Court-Ordered Self-Surrender ==		== Court-Ordered Self-Surrender ==

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			== Frequently Asked Questions ==
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			{{FAQ\|question=What should I bring to self-surrender?\|answer=Bring your surrender letter, government-issued ID, prescription medications with documentation, and minimal personal items. Leave valuables and most belongings at home.}}
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			{{MetaDescription\|Comprehensive guide to Self-Surrender Procedures. Learn about federal prison procedures, rights, and processes on Prisonpedia.}}
	'''Self-surrender''' is the process by which a federal defendant who has been granted voluntary surrender by the court reports directly to the designated [[Overview of Federal Prison Designation\|Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP)]] facility to begin serving a sentence of imprisonment, rather than being taken into custody immediately upon sentencing. Courts grant self-surrender in the majority of non-violent cases when the defendant is not deemed a flight risk or danger to the community. The procedure is governed by 18 U.S.C. § 3143, Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 32, and BOP Program Statement 5880.33, ''Designation and Sentence Computation Manual''.		'''Self-surrender''' is the process by which a federal defendant who has been granted voluntary surrender by the court reports directly to the designated [[Overview of Federal Prison Designation\|Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP)]] facility to begin serving a sentence of imprisonment, rather than being taken into custody immediately upon sentencing. Courts grant self-surrender in the majority of non-violent cases when the defendant is not deemed a flight risk or danger to the community. The procedure is governed by 18 U.S.C. § 3143, Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 32, and BOP Program Statement 5880.33, ''Designation and Sentence Computation Manual''.

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	== See also ==		== See also ==
	* [[Federal Bureau of Prisons]]		* [[Index_of_Federal_Prison_Facilities\|Federal Bureau of Prisons]]
	* [[Designation and Sentence Computation Center]]		* [[Designation and Sentence Computation Center]]
	* [[Inmate Admission and Orientation]]		* [[Inmate Admission and Orientation]]

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			"text": "Failure to report on time is prosecuted as bail jumping under 18 U.S.C. § 3146 or escape under 18 U.S.C. § 751, carrying additional sentences of up to 10 years. The U.S. Marshals Service issues a nationwide warrant, and any period of delay does not count toward the original sentence. Defendants who surrender late are almost always denied future voluntary surrender privileges and may face enhanced security classification."
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	'''Self-surrender''' is the process by which a federal defendant who has been granted voluntary surrender by the court reports directly to the designated [[Overview of Federal Prison Designation\|Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP)]] facility to begin serving a sentence of imprisonment, rather than being taken into custody immediately upon sentencing. Courts grant self-surrender in the majority of non-violent cases when the defendant is not deemed a flight risk or danger to the community. The procedure is governed by 18 U.S.C. § 3143, Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 32, and BOP Program Statement 5880.33, ''Designation and Sentence Computation Manual''.		'''Self-surrender''' is the process by which a federal defendant who has been granted voluntary surrender by the court reports directly to the designated [[Overview of Federal Prison Designation\|Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP)]] facility to begin serving a sentence of imprisonment, rather than being taken into custody immediately upon sentencing. Courts grant self-surrender in the majority of non-violent cases when the defendant is not deemed a flight risk or danger to the community. The procedure is governed by 18 U.S.C. § 3143, Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 32, and BOP Program Statement 5880.33, ''Designation and Sentence Computation Manual''.

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	'''Self-surrender''' is the process by which a federal defendant who has been granted voluntary surrender by the court reports directly to the designated Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) facility to begin serving a sentence of imprisonment, rather than being taken into custody immediately upon sentencing. Courts grant self-surrender in the majority of non-violent cases when the defendant is not deemed a flight risk or danger to the community. The procedure is governed by 18 U.S.C. § 3143, Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 32, and BOP Program Statement 5880.33, ''Designation and Sentence Computation Manual''.		'''Self-surrender''' is the process by which a federal defendant who has been granted voluntary surrender by the court reports directly to the designated [[Overview of Federal Prison Designation\|Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP)]] facility to begin serving a sentence of imprisonment, rather than being taken into custody immediately upon sentencing. Courts grant self-surrender in the majority of non-violent cases when the defendant is not deemed a flight risk or danger to the community. The procedure is governed by 18 U.S.C. § 3143, Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 32, and BOP Program Statement 5880.33, ''Designation and Sentence Computation Manual''.

	Self-surrender allows defendants time after sentencing—typically 30 to 90 days—to arrange personal affairs, complete medical care, and report on an assigned date. Failure to report on time constitutes escape under 18 U.S.C. § 3146 and results in immediate issuance of a federal arrest warrant.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Voluntary Surrender \|url=https://www.bop.gov/inmates/custody_and_care/voluntary_surrender.jsp \|publisher=Federal Bureau of Prisons \|access-date=November 30, 2025}}</ref>		Self-surrender allows defendants time after sentencing—typically 30 to 90 days—to arrange personal affairs, complete medical care, and report on an assigned date. Failure to report on time constitutes escape under 18 U.S.C. § 3146 and results in immediate issuance of a federal arrest warrant.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Voluntary Surrender \|url=https://www.bop.gov/inmates/custody_and_care/voluntary_surrender.jsp \|publisher=Federal Bureau of Prisons \|access-date=November 30, 2025}}</ref>
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	* The name and telephone number of the facility		* The name and telephone number of the facility

	The U.S. Marshals Service transmits the judgment to the BOP Designation and Sentence Computation Center (DSCC) in Grand Prairie, Texas, which formally designates the facility and notifies the defendant in writing of the reporting instructions. Defendants are typically given 45–90 days from sentencing, though shorter or longer periods may be ordered.		The U.S. Marshals Service transmits the judgment to the BOP [[Overview of Federal Prison Designation\|Designation and Sentence Computation Center (DSCC)]] in Grand Prairie, Texas, which formally designates the facility and notifies the defendant in writing of the reporting instructions. Defendants are typically given 45–90 days from sentencing, though shorter or longer periods may be ordered.

	== Pre-Surrender Procedures ==		== Pre-Surrender Procedures ==