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Stock-Based Compensation (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |  |  |  | 12 Months Ended |  |
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Jun. 09, 2020 | May 01, 2018 | May 05, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2016
Stock-Based Compensation Plans |  |  |  |  |  |
Number of awards previously granted under prior plans remains outstanding |  |  |  |  | 0 |
Stock-based compensation expense |  |  |  | $ 413 |  |
Restricted stock units |  |  |  |  |  |
Stock-Based Compensation Plans |  |  |  |  |  |
Stock-based compensation expense |  |  |  | $ 413 |  |
The 2016 Plan |  |  |  |  |  |
Stock-Based Compensation Plans |  |  |  |  |  |
Number of shares authorized |  | 1,050,000 |  |  |  | 1,000,000
Percentage of stock dividend approved by the board |  | 5.00% |  |  |  |
Restated 2016 Plan |  |  |  |  |  |
Stock-Based Compensation Plans |  |  |  |  |  |
Number of shares authorized | 2,050,000 |  |  |  |  |
Number of additional shares authorized | 1,000,000 |  |  |  |  |
Shares available for future issuance |  |  |  |  | 1,264,487 |
Option expiration term |  |  | 10 years |  |  |

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