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Commitments and Contingencies (Contract Awards) (Details) $ in Millions |  |  |  |  | 1 Months Ended |
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Jan. 01, 2019 bed renewal | Dec. 03, 2018 bed | Jun. 26, 2018 inmate | Mar. 29, 2018 | Apr. 30, 2018 bed | Dec. 31, 2018 USD ($)
George W. Hill Correctional Facility | Delaware County Board Of Prison Inspectors |  |  |  |  |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Number of beds in detention facility | 1,931 |  |  |  |  |
Number management contract renewal options | renewal | 2 |  |  |  |  |
Renewal term | 2 years |  |  |  |  |
Allen Correctional Facility |  |  |  |  |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Number of beds in detention facility terminated |  |  |  |  | 1,576 |
Junee Correctional Centre | State Of New South Wales, Corrective Services |  |  |  |  |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Number of beds in detention facility |  | 1,279 |  |  |  |
Life term of contract |  | 5 years |  |  |  |
Number of beds in detention facility added |  | 489 |  |  |  |
Eagle Pass Detention Facility | Idaho Department Of Corrections |  |  |  |  |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Number of inmates, capacity | inmate |  |  | 670 |  |  |
Facility operation contract term |  |  | 2 years |  |  |
Prisoner Escort Services | Scottish Prison Service |  |  |  |  |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Renewal term |  |  |  | 4 years |  |
Facility operation contract term |  |  |  | 8 years |  |
Parklea Correctional Centre |  |  |  |  |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Accrued employee benefits | $ |  |  |  |  |  | $ 3

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