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Volunteers from the church will greet you.
They will assist you in filling out the paperwork required to
begin the safe surrender process.
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Child-care will be provided on site.
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Your family members or friends are allowed and
will go to a waiting area.
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Staff will confirm that you have an active
warrant.
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If you have an active warrant, your identity
will then be confirmed.
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You will meet with a defense attorney to
discuss how you want to proceed with the case and to discuss
your options.
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Depending on your charge, you will be seen by
a judge from the D.C. Superior Court or a representative of the
U.S. Parole Commission.
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Family members or friends attending with those
surrendering will be allowed in the courtroom for the hearing.
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Most likely, your circumstances will be
resolved. The vast majority of 4,000 people surrendering in the
other Safe Surrender cities returned home the same day.
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Referrals to social service agencies will be
offered.
