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Basis of Presentation - Additional Information (Details) | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2024 Facility Bed
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Line Items] |
Number of beds | Bed | 80,000
Correctional, detention and residential treatment facilities including projects under development | Facility | 99
Taxable income to its stockholders equity | 90.00%

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