Tayoun and the straightforward guidebook is a sobering and complete look at our federal prison system. I think you'll agree this is a special case. If the book, like Jimmy, is simple and direct. Way to go Jimmy. Behind bars and still doing us proud.
Some people never learn that basic fact of life.
So when they are asked if they are going to report to the prison themselves, which means paying their own way, they elect to let the federal marshals take them. To get to your camp or FCI, the bus will probably stop at several prisons en route, picking up prisoners being transferred to your prison or another one on the circuit and dropping some off. Throughout this ride, you are handcuffed in such a way that you are lucky to be able to hold the sandwich or drink the beverage they give you during the day. Here you may remain for anywhere from a day to several months waiting for the bus to return and take you to your destination. That's why those who self-surrender and pay their own way are the wiser.