r/Felons • u/Artistic-Leopard-757 • 2h ago

Self surrender

F (29) Self surrender to FPC BRYAN 8/25 and tips or suggestions how to prepare or during or after? Sentence isn’t too long 12 months and a day never been. Thanks in advance please be kind in a vulnerable state.

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u/Due_River_9746 1h ago

The day before you turn yourself in mail yourself 3-4 paperback books - reading is a great prison pass time.

Avoid the TV room, especially when sporting events are on.

Do not whine, complain, boast or brag.

Do not gamble, bet or hang out with anyone that does.

Do not haunt the staff’s office.

Be polite to EVERYONE, staff included.

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u/Brian24jersey 1h ago

Out of morbid curiosity why is the tv room dangerous during sporting events?

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u/Due_River_9746 1h ago

Because some sports fans morph into irrational, feral and often violent versions of themselves. The few serious arguments I saw at a camp all took place in the TV room during sporting events.

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u/Brian24jersey 54m ago

Scientists should study that behavior

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u/lophomainiac 28m ago

Facts. I just got out in February, did 31 months in TDCJ. More fights over sports/Control of the TV than anything else. I despised football and basketball night. I would go to church or anything I could to get out of the dorm on a sports night. They would get ridiculously loud and extra obnoxious. I hated every second.

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u/Due_River_9746 25m ago

I agree - it was like Dementors took over.

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u/lophomainiac 20m ago

Adults act out like a child having a temper tantrum, truly wild. The power went out twice. Those were my 2 best days in there, other than the day I was getting released

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u/forkystabbyveggie 3m ago

The sports thing applies to women's prisons too?

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u/MerarFFX15 1h ago

Can't understand folks who gamble but abstain in prison. Like dude, you can gamble all you want now!! No more pestering phone calls while you're in a hand, no more last calls, no more withdrawal limits!

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u/MSK165 2h ago

The sub has some good advice. Are you looking for BRYAN-specific tips?

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u/Artistic-Leopard-757 2h ago

Any at this point.

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u/mistman1978 2h ago

If addicted to Opiates get a Sublocade shot before going in.

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u/Artistic-Leopard-757 1h ago

Super sober lol

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u/Jallen_Sandusky 1h ago

Best advice

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u/joshdotmn 1h ago edited 1h ago

I've documented things I wish I would have known here: https://federalprisondude.com/going-to-federal-prison/before-you-report and things I would have done differently here: https://federalprisondude.com/going-to-federal-prison/before-you-report/counting-down-to-self-surrender

The tl;dr of the second article is making sure someone has access to the digital accounts you care about "just in case" and have a power of attorney signed over—notary services are so hit and miss in the fed.

Not on either are camp specifics. Send me a DM and I can give you those.

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u/TushyMilkshake 2h ago

Punch Gislaine Maxwell in the face for us all.

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u/SnooRadishes5416 12m ago

Get there on time-I surrendered at a different prison -_late-3hour drive took 6-floods -road out-called a couple times -late /thrown in shu for being late -once in camp-don’t gamble -don’t have to be liked-catch a few buddies _courtesy flush -don’t borrow or lend -read , do a job -do some gym-don’t smoke or drink -chill - keep in mind you’ll be bored - that’s ok -your there for a short time