Who Qualifies for Assignment to Slayton Work Camp (Slayton Work Camp, WV)
Wondering if your loved one could end up at Slayton Work Camp? It comes down to custody level — this small, minimum-security unit has specific classification requirements.
Slayton Work Camp holds just 48 beds. That small size is intentional - this isn't a large prison setting. It's designed for people who meet minimum-security placement standards.
The camp sits outside Mount Olive Correctional Complex's secure perimeter but is administered by Mount Olive. Think of it as connected to Mount Olive for management purposes, even though it operates as a separate unit.
People assigned here are classified as non-violent. For families, this typically means your loved one's background and institutional record support a non-violent placement - the camp isn't for those with violent offenses on their record.
Assignment also requires being deemed low-risk to the community. This is about how the system views someone's overall risk level. If staff believe a person is unlikely to pose a public safety concern, they're more likely to qualify for a camp like Slayton.
Even if someone is non-violent and low-risk, they still need the right security classification. Classification is the formal custody decision that determines supervision level and placement. Slayton is reserved for those whose classification fits a minimum-security unit.
With only 48 beds, Slayton is much smaller than most facilities. For families, this means availability can be limited - if the camp is full, placement depends on space as much as eligibility.
Slayton's location outside Mount Olive's secure perimeter shapes daily life there. It's still part of the Mount Olive system, but it operates as a separate entity - one reason it feels different from the main facility.
These criteria tell you what Slayton looks for: appropriate security classification, non-violent status, and low-risk designation. What they don't tell you is when a transfer might happen, how long it takes, or whether someone who qualifies will actually be moved there.
Note: Eligibility is only part of the picture. For transfer procedures, timing, or whether a move is being considered, contact the facility or corrections office directly.
- Confirm the current assignment - Because Slayton is a small 48-bed unit and is administered through Mount Olive, it’s worth verifying directly where your loved one is housed right now.
- Ask whether the placement is Slayton Work Camp specifically - Slayton is outside Mount Olive’s secure perimeter but still run under Mount Olive administration, so you want the facility to clarify the exact unit and status.
- Double-check what that placement means for you - Once you know the unit, ask what the current rules are for contact, scheduling, and any restrictions tied to the camp setting.
Note: Visitation can be denied at the Superintendent's discretion. When you call, ask about any superintendent-level restrictions that might affect your ability to visit.
- ✓ Your loved one’s full name and ID number
- ✓ The unit you believe they’re assigned to (and whether you were told “Slayton Work Camp” specifically)
- ✓ Any information you have about their current custody/classification status
- ✓ Questions you need answered (assignment confirmation, whether the camp is at capacity, and what the current visitation eligibility rules are)
- ✓ A pen and paper to write down names, dates, and any instructions you’re given
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