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Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended |  |
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Mar. 31, 2013 Bed | Mar. 31, 2013 Hardeman County Correctional Facilities Corporation | Dec. 31, 1997 Hardeman County Correctional Facilities Corporation Facility
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |
Number of pending legal proceedings that would have an effect on consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows | 0 |  |
Issuance of revenue bonds |  |  | $ 72.7
Number of beds at the facility | 92,500 |  | 2,016
Outstanding principal balance of revenue bonds |  | 28.8 |
Outstanding principal balance of the bonds exceeded the purchase price option |  | $ 10.3 |

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