Summary of Capital Expenditures Including Accrued Amounts (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total capital expenditures	$ 18,478	$ 17,214	$ 34,093	$ 32,860
Safety
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total capital expenditures	15,419	13,398	29,746	18,921
Community
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total capital expenditures	408	494	680	1,084
CoreCivic Properties
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total capital expenditures	1,194	2,290	1,194	3,305
Corporate and Other
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total capital expenditures	$ 1,457	$ 1,032	$ 2,473	$ 9,550