Summary of Capital Expenditures Including Accrued Amounts (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total capital expenditures	$ 17,565	$ 18,055	$ 40,243	$ 52,148
Safety
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total capital expenditures	12,665	14,507	30,227	44,253
Community
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total capital expenditures	457	713	1,097	1,393
CoreCivic Properties
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total capital expenditures	579	1,100	1,122	2,294
Corporate and Other
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total capital expenditures	$ 3,864	$ 1,735	$ 7,797	$ 4,208