Segment Reporting - Summary of Capital Expenditures Including Accrued Amounts (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total capital expenditures	$ 10,617	$ 6,223
Safety
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total capital expenditures	7,497	3,569
Community
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total capital expenditures	1,907	414
CoreCivic Properties
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total capital expenditures	305	48
Corporate and Other
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total capital expenditures	$ 908	$ 2,192