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How do I get a phone call from my husband who has just been transported there
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What Happens When You Self-Surrender to FCI Miami?
You will not know until you get there, and that is completely normal.…
You will not know until you get there, and that is completely normal. Surrender paperwork directs you to the institution, and the placement decision between the FCI Low and the satellite camp gets made during intake based on your sentence length, offense type, and criminal history. Generally speaking, non-violent offenders with sentences under 8 to 10 years and no significant criminal history go to the camp. If that describes your situation, camp placement is likely.
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