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Commitments, Contingencies and Other Matters - Summary of Idled Facilities and Respective Carrying Values (Parenthetical) (Details) - Great Plains Correctional Facility - Subsequent Event | Apr. 28, 2023
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Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items] |
Life term of contract | 66 months
Contract Commencement Date | May 01, 2023

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