Summary of Capital Expenditures Including Accrued Amounts (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total capital expenditures	$ 16,455	$ 18,478	$ 22,678	$ 34,093
Safety
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total capital expenditures	13,993	15,419	17,562	29,746
Community
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total capital expenditures	226	408	640	680
CoreCivic Properties
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total capital expenditures	495	1,194	543	1,194
Corporate and Other
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total capital expenditures	$ 1,741	$ 1,457	$ 3,933	$ 2,473