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Goodwill - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended |
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Mar. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Line Items] |  |
Establishment of goodwill | This goodwill was established in connection with multiple business combination transactions. |
Goodwill | $ 48,169 | $ 48,169
CoreCivic Safety |  |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Line Items] |  |
Goodwill | 7,900 | 7,900
CoreCivic Community |  |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Line Items] |  |
Goodwill | $ 40,300 | $ 40,300

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