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Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 1 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended |  |
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Feb. 28, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2014 LegalMatter Bed | Sep. 30, 2014 Hardeman County Correctional Facilities Corporation | Dec. 31, 1997 Hardeman County Correctional Facilities Corporation Facility
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Compensation amount on contractual disputes | $ (1) |  |  |
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 |  | 84,500 |  | 2,016
Outstanding principal balance of revenue bonds |  |  | 18.6 |
Outstanding principal balance of the bonds exceeded the purchase price option |  |  | $ 6.2 |

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