In the federal prison system, many prisoners are not taken into custody upon conviction, but are allowed to self-surrender.

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This is true. In many cases, prisoners who have been convicted of non-violent crimes are allowed to self-surrender to a designated facility at a later date instead of being taken into custody immediately after their conviction. This is intended to create a smoother transition for the prisoner and reduce the burden on law enforcement agencies.

In the Federal Prison System, Many Prisoners Are Not Taken