Segment Reporting - Additional Information (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021 Property Segment Facility
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of Operating segments | Segment	3
Number of properties for lease to third parties and used by government agencies | Property	10
CoreCivic Safety
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of facilities operated by the company	46
Number of facilities owned by the company	41
CoreCivic Community
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of centers owned and operated by company	26
CoreCivic Properties
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of properties for lease to third parties and used by government agencies | Property	10