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Basis of Presentation (Policies) | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2023
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] |
Risk And Uncertainties | Risks and uncertainties Executive Order On January 26, 2021, President Biden signed an executive order directing the United States Attorney General not to renew Department of Justice (“DOJ”) contracts with privately operated criminal detention facilities, as consistent with applicable law. Two agencies of the DOJ, the Federal Bureau of Prisons (“BOP”) and the U.S. Marshals Service (“USMS”), utilize GEO’s support services. The BOP houses inmates who have been convicted of federal crimes, and the USMS is generally responsible for detainees who are awaiting trial or sentencing in U.S. federal courts. As of March 31, 2023, GEO has three company-owned/company-leased facilities under direct contracts with USMS, which have current contract option periods that expire between September 30, 2023 and February 28, 2028. The Company no longer has any contracts with the BOP for secure correctional facilities.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements | RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS Other recent accounting pronouncements issued by the FASB (including its Emerging Issues Task Force), the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the SEC did not, or are not expected to, have a material effect on the Company's results of operations or financial position.

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