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SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (Additional Information) (Details) - North Fork facility [Member] $ in Millions |  | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Apr. 25, 2023 Bed | Mar. 31, 2023 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($)
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Rental income |  | $ 3.1 | $ 12.2
Facility net operating income |  | $ 2.3 | $ 9.3
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Company Announcement for lease | On April 25, 2023, the Company announced that it received notice from the Oklahoma Department of Corrections ("ODC") of its intent to terminate the lease agreement for the company-owned 2,400-bed North Fork Correctional Facility upon the lease expiration on June 30, 2023 |  |
Number of Beds | Bed | 2,400 |  |
Lease Expire | Jun. 30, 2023 |  |

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