CoreCivic (CXW) 10-K 23 Feb 17 2016 FY Annual report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Feb. 16, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016
Document Information [Line Items]
Document Type	10-K
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Dec. 31, 2016
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,016
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Trading Symbol	CXW
Entity Registrant Name	CoreCivic, Inc.
Entity Central Index Key	1,070,985
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		117,666,948
Entity Public Float			$ 4,092,088,786

Consolidated Balance Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 37,711	$ 65,291
Restricted cash		877
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $1,580 and $459, respectively	229,885	234,456
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	31,228	41,434
Total current assets	298,824	342,058
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $1,352,323 and $1,193,723, respectively	2,837,657	2,883,060
Restricted cash	218	131
Investment in direct financing lease		684
Goodwill	38,386	35,557
Non-current deferred tax assets	13,735	9,824
Other assets	82,784	84,704
Total assets	3,271,604	3,356,018
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	260,107	317,675
Income taxes payable	2,086	1,920
Current portion of long-term debt	10,000	5,000
Total current liabilities	272,193	324,595
Long-term debt, net	1,435,169	1,447,077
Deferred revenue	53,437	63,289
Other liabilities	51,842	58,309
Total liabilities	1,812,641	1,893,270
Commitments and contingencies
Preferred stock - $0.01 par value; 50,000 shares authorized; none issued and outstanding at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively	0	0
Common stock - $0.01 par value; 300,000 shares authorized; 117,554 and 117,232 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively	1,176	1,172
Additional paid-in capital	1,780,350	1,762,394
Accumulated deficit	(322,563)	(300,818)
Total stockholders' equity	1,458,963	1,462,748
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 3,271,604	$ 3,356,018

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Accounts receivable, allowance	$ 1,580	$ 459
Accumulated depreciation	$ 1,352,323	$ 1,193,723
Preferred stock, par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized	50,000,000	50,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	0	0
Common stock, par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	300,000,000	300,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	117,554,000	117,232,000
Common stock, shares outstanding	117,554,000	117,232,000

Consolidated Statements of Oper

Consolidated Statements of Operations - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
REVENUES	$ 464,134	$ 474,935	$ 463,331	$ 447,385	$ 447,835	$ 459,957	$ 459,295	$ 426,000	$ 1,849,785	$ 1,793,087	$ 1,646,867
EXPENSES:
Operating									1,275,586	1,256,128	1,156,135
General and administrative									107,027	103,936	106,429
Depreciation and amortization									166,746	151,514	113,925
Restructuring charges									4,010	0	0
Asset impairments										955	30,082
Costs and Expenses, Total									1,553,369	1,512,533	1,406,571
OPERATING INCOME	80,359	73,953	77,176	64,928	66,539	65,436	79,753	68,826	296,416	280,554	240,296
OTHER (INCOME) EXPENSE:
Interest expense, net									67,755	49,696	39,535
Expenses associated with debt refinancing transactions									0	701	0
Other (income) expense									489	(58)	(1,204)
Total non-operating expense (income)									68,244	50,339	38,331
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES									228,172	230,215	201,965
Income tax expense									(8,253)	(8,361)	(6,943)
NET INCOME	$ 60,689	$ 55,340	$ 57,583	$ 46,307	$ 48,598	$ 50,676	$ 65,303	$ 57,277	$ 219,919	$ 221,854	$ 195,022
BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE	$ 0.52	$ 0.47	$ 0.49	$ 0.39	$ 0.41	$ 0.43	$ 0.56	$ 0.49	$ 1.87	$ 1.90	$ 1.68
DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE	$ 0.52	$ 0.47	$ 0.49	$ 0.39	$ 0.41	$ 0.43	$ 0.55	$ 0.49	1.87	1.88	1.66
DIVIDENDS DECLARED PER SHARE									$ 2.04	$ 2.16	$ 2.04

Consolidated Statements of Cash

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income	$ 219,919	$ 221,854	$ 195,022
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	166,746	151,514	113,925
Asset impairments	0	955	30,082
Amortization of debt issuance costs and other non-cash interest	3,147	2,973	3,102
Expenses associated with debt refinancing transactions	0	701	0
Deferred income taxes	(3,911)	5,706	(3,211)
Other expenses and non-cash items	5,265	3,732	4,594
Non-cash revenue and other income	(8,518)	(2,639)	(3,880)
Income tax benefit of equity compensation	(1,479)	(525)	(665)
Non-cash equity compensation	17,903	15,394	13,975
Changes in assets and liabilities, net:
Accounts receivable, prepaid expenses and other assets	14,059	1,266	(12,549)
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities	(39,403)	(2,210)	82,396
Income taxes payable	1,645	1,077	790
Net cash provided by operating activities	375,373	399,798	423,581
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Expenditures for facility development and expansions	(41,816)	(164,880)	(85,791)
Expenditures for other capital improvements	(51,647)	(59,414)	(49,315)
Capitalized lease payments	0	(34,470)	(70,793)
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired	(43,769)	(158,366)	0
Decrease in restricted cash	240	1,350	2,983
Proceeds from sale of assets	8,412	563	5,136
Decrease (increase) in other assets	3,853	3,686	(1,101)
Payments received on direct financing lease and notes receivable	2,539	2,250	1,994
Net cash used in investing activities	(122,188)	(409,281)	(196,887)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from issuance of debt	389,000	807,000	250,000
Scheduled principal repayments	(5,000)	0	0
Other principal repayments of debt	(393,000)	(543,000)	(255,000)
Payment of debt issuance and other refinancing and related costs	(68)	(5,727)	0
Payment of lease obligations	(11,789)	(6,468)	0
Contingent consideration for acquisition of businesses	(5,073)	0	0
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	2,638	7,700	12,450
Purchase and retirement of common stock	(4,006)	(9,454)	(4,036)
Income tax benefit of equity compensation	1,479	525	665
Decrease (increase) in restricted cash for dividends	550	500	(251)
Dividends paid	(255,496)	(250,695)	(234,048)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(280,765)	381	(230,220)
NET DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	(27,580)	(9,102)	(3,526)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of year	65,291	74,393	77,919
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of year	37,711	65,291	74,393
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest (net of amounts capitalized of $552, $5,478, and $2,525 in 2016, 2015, and 2014, respectively)	55,966	36,992	39,928
Income taxes paid (refunded), net	$ (2,137)	$ 9,966	$ 19,717

Consolidated Statements of Cas6

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Interest, capitalized interest	$ 552	$ 5,478	$ 2,525

Consolidated Statements of Stoc

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	Total	Common Stock	Additional Paid-in Capital	(Accumulated Deficit) Retained Earnings
BALANCE (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2013		115,923
BALANCE at Dec. 31, 2013	$ 1,502,507	$ 1,159	$ 1,725,363	$ (224,015)
Net income	195,022			195,022
Retirement of common stock (in shares)		(118)
Retirement of common stock	(4,036)	$ (1)	(4,035)
Dividends declared on common stock	(239,086)			(239,086)
Restricted stock compensation, net of forfeitures (in shares)		(20)
Restricted stock compensation, net of forfeitures	12,093		11,985	108
Stock option compensation expense, net of forfeitures	1,882		1,882
Income tax benefit of equity compensation	665		665
Restricted stock grants (in shares)		267
Restricted stock grants	3	$ 3
Stock options exercised (in shares)		712
Stock options exercised	12,450	$ 7	12,443
BALANCE (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2014		116,764
BALANCE at Dec. 31, 2014	1,481,500	$ 1,168	1,748,303	(267,971)
Net income	221,854			221,854
Retirement of common stock (in shares)		(237)
Retirement of common stock	(9,454)	$ (3)	(9,451)
Dividends declared on common stock	(254,774)			(254,774)
Restricted stock compensation, net of forfeitures (in shares)		(11)
Restricted stock compensation, net of forfeitures	14,712		14,639	73
Stock option compensation expense, net of forfeitures	682		682
Income tax benefit of equity compensation	525		525
Restricted stock grants (in shares)		303
Restricted stock grants	3	$ 3
Stock options exercised (in shares)		413
Stock options exercised	7,700	$ 4	7,696
BALANCE (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2015		117,232
BALANCE at Dec. 31, 2015	1,462,748	$ 1,172	1,762,394	(300,818)
Net income	219,919			219,919
Retirement of common stock (in shares)		(135)
Retirement of common stock	(4,006)	$ (1)	(4,005)
Dividends declared on common stock	(241,721)			(241,721)
Restricted stock compensation, net of forfeitures (in shares)		(1)
Restricted stock compensation, net of forfeitures	17,792		17,735	57
Stock option compensation expense, net of forfeitures	111		111
Income tax benefit of equity compensation	1,479		1,479
Restricted stock grants (in shares)		318
Restricted stock grants	3	$ 3
Stock options exercised (in shares)		140
Stock options exercised	2,638	$ 2	2,636
BALANCE (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2016		117,554
BALANCE at Dec. 31, 2016	$ 1,458,963	$ 1,176	$ 1,780,350	$ (322,563)

Consolidated Statements of Sto8

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Dividends declared on common stock, per share	$ 2.04	$ 2.16	$ 2.04

ORGANIZATION AND OPERATIONS

ORGANIZATION AND OPERATIONS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
ORGANIZATION AND OPERATIONS	1. ORGANIZATION AND OPERATIONS CoreCivic, Inc. (together with its subsidiaries, the “Company” or “CoreCivic”) is the nation’s largest owner of partnership correctional, detention, and residential reentry facilities and one of the largest prison operators in the United States. As of December 31, 2016, CoreCivic owned or controlled 49 correctional and detention facilities, owned or controlled 25 residential reentry facilities, and managed an additional 11 correctional and detention facilities owned by its government partners, with a total design capacity of approximately 89,700 beds in 20 states and the District of Columbia. In addition to providing fundamental residential services, CoreCivic’s facilities offer a variety of rehabilitation and educational programs, including basic education, faith-based services, life skills and employment training, and substance abuse treatment. These services are intended to help reduce recidivism and to prepare offenders for their successful reentry into society upon their release. CoreCivic also provides or makes available to offenders certain health care (including medical, dental, and mental health services), food services, and work and recreational programs. Over the past several years, the Company has successfully executed strategies to diversify its business and offer a broader range of solutions to government partners. To reflect this transformation, management announced in October 2016, its decision to rename and rebrand the Company from Corrections Corporation of America to CoreCivic. The decision to rename the Company was the result of an intense research, brand strategy, and creative process that began in mid-2015. CoreCivic began operating as a real estate investment trust (“REIT”) for federal income tax purposes effective January 1, 2013. The Company provides correctional services and conducts other business activities through taxable REIT subsidiaries (“TRSs”). A TRS is a subsidiary of a REIT that is subject to applicable corporate income tax and certain qualification requirements. The Company’s use of TRSs enables CoreCivic to comply with REIT qualification requirements while providing correctional services at facilities it owns and at facilities owned by its government partners and to engage in certain other business operations. A TRS is not subject to the distribution requirements applicable to REITs so it may retain income generated by its operations for reinvestment.

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTI

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES	2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basis of Presentation The consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and include the accounts of CoreCivic on a consolidated basis with its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated. Cash and Cash Equivalents CoreCivic considers all liquid debt instruments with a maturity of three months or less at the time of purchase to be cash equivalents. Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts At December 31, 2016 and 2015, accounts receivable of $229.9 million and $234.5 million were net of allowances for doubtful accounts totaling $1.6 million and $0.5 million, respectively. Accounts receivable consist primarily of amounts due from federal, state, and local government agencies for the utilization of CoreCivic’s correctional, detention, and residential reentry facilities, as well as for operating and managing such facilities. Accounts receivable are stated at estimated net realizable value. CoreCivic recognizes allowances for doubtful accounts to ensure receivables are not overstated due to uncollectibility. Bad debt reserves are maintained for customers based on a variety of factors, including the length of time receivables are past due, significant one-time Property and Equipment Property and equipment are carried at cost. Assets acquired by CoreCivic in conjunction with acquisitions are recorded at estimated fair market value at the time of purchase. Betterments, renewals and significant repairs that extend the life of an asset are capitalized; other repair and maintenance costs are expensed. Interest is capitalized to the asset to which it relates in connection with the construction or expansion of facilities. Construction costs directly associated with the development of a correctional facility are capitalized as part of the cost of the development project. Such costs are written-off Land improvements 5 – 20 years Buildings and improvements 5 – 50 years Equipment and software 3 – 10 years Office furniture and fixtures 5 years Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Other Than Goodwill Long-lived assets other than goodwill are reviewed for impairment when circumstances indicate the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable. When circumstances indicate an asset may not be recoverable, impairment is recognized when the estimated undiscounted cash flows associated with the asset or group of assets is less than their carrying value. If impairment exists, an adjustment is made to write the asset down to its fair value, and a loss is recorded as the difference between the carrying value and fair value. Fair values are determined based on quoted market values, comparable sales data, discounted cash flows or internal and external appraisals, as applicable. Goodwill Goodwill represents the cost in excess of the net assets of businesses acquired. As further discussed in Note 3, goodwill is tested for impairment at least annually using a fair-value based approach. Investment in Direct Financing Lease Investment in direct financing lease represents the portion of CoreCivic’s management contract with a governmental agency that represents lease payments on buildings and equipment. The lease is accounted for using the financing method and, accordingly, the minimum lease payments to be received over the term of the lease less unearned income are capitalized as CoreCivic’s investment in the lease. Unearned income is recognized as income over the term of the lease using the interest method. Investment in Affiliates Investments in affiliates that are equal to or less than 50%-owned over which CoreCivic can exercise significant influence are accounted for using the equity method of accounting. Investments under the equity method are recorded at cost and subsequently adjusted for contributions, distributions, and net income attributable to the Company’s ownership based on the governing agreement. Debt Issuance Costs In April 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2015-03, 835-30): Debt issuance costs are capitalized and amortized into interest expense using the interest method, or on a straight-line basis over the term of the related debt, if not materially different than the interest method. However, certain debt issuance costs incurred in connection with debt refinancings are charged to expense in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 470-50, Revenue Recognition CoreCivic maintains contracts with certain governmental entities to manage their facilities for fixed per diem rates. CoreCivic also maintains contracts with various federal, state, and local governmental entities for the housing of offenders in company-owned facilities at fixed per diem rates or monthly fixed rates. These contracts usually contain expiration dates with renewal options ranging from annual to multi-year renewals. Most of these contracts have current terms that require renewal every two to five years. Additionally, most facility management contracts contain clauses that allow the government agency to terminate a contract without cause, and are generally subject to legislative appropriations. CoreCivic generally expects to renew these contracts for periods consistent with the remaining renewal options allowed by the contracts or other reasonable extensions; however, no assurance can be given that such renewals will be obtained. Fixed monthly rate revenue is recorded in the month earned and fixed per diem revenue, including revenue under those contracts that include guaranteed minimum populations, is recorded based on the per diem rate multiplied by the number of offenders housed or guaranteed during the respective period. CoreCivic recognizes any additional management service revenues upon completion of services provided to the customer. Certain of the government agencies also have the authority to audit and investigate CoreCivic’s contracts with them. If the agency determines that CoreCivic has improperly allocated costs to a specific contract or otherwise was unable to perform certain contractual services, CoreCivic may not be reimbursed for those costs and could be required to refund the amount of any such costs that have been reimbursed. Rental revenue is recognized in accordance with ASC 840, “Leases”. In accordance with ASC 840, minimum rental revenue is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the related lease. Leasehold incentives are recognized as a reduction to rental revenue on a straight-line basis over the term of the related lease. Rental revenue associated with expense reimbursements from tenants is recognized in the period that the related expenses are incurred based upon the tenant lease provision. In September 2014, CoreCivic agreed under an expansion of an existing inter-governmental service agreement (“IGSA”) between the city of Eloy, Arizona and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (“ICE”) to provide residential space and services at the South Texas Family Residential Center. The IGSA was further amended in October 2016, as described in Note 5. The IGSA qualifies as a multiple-element arrangement under the guidance in ASC 605, “Revenue Recognition”. CoreCivic evaluates each deliverable in an arrangement to determine whether it represents a separate unit of accounting. A deliverable constitutes a separate unit of accounting when it has standalone value to the customer. ASC 605 requires revenue to be allocated to each unit of accounting based on a selling price hierarchy. The selling price for a deliverable is based on its vendor specific objective evidence (“VSOE”) of selling price, if available, third-party evidence (“TPE”) if VSOE of selling price is not available, or estimated selling price (“ESP”) if neither VSOE of selling price nor TPE is available. CoreCivic establishes VSOE of selling price using the price charged for a deliverable when sold separately. CoreCivic establishes TPE of selling price by evaluating similar products or services in standalone sales to similarly situated customers. CoreCivic establishes ESP based on management judgment considering internal factors such as margin objectives, pricing practices and controls, and market conditions. In arrangements with multiple elements, CoreCivic allocates the transaction price to the individual units of accounting at inception of the arrangement based on their relative selling price. Other revenue consists primarily of ancillary revenues associated with operating correctional, detention and residential reentry facilities, such as commissary, phone, and vending sales, and are recorded in the period the goods and services are provided. Revenues generated from prisoner transportation services for governmental agencies are recorded in the period the inmates have been transported to their destination. Self-Funded Insurance Reserves CoreCivic is significantly self-insured for employee health, workers’ compensation, automobile liability claims, and general liability claims. As such, CoreCivic’s insurance expense is largely dependent on claims experience and CoreCivic’s ability to control its claims experience. CoreCivic has consistently accrued the estimated liability for employee health insurance based on its history of claims experience and time lag between the incident date and the date the cost is paid by CoreCivic. CoreCivic has accrued the estimated liability for workers’ compensation claims based on an actuarially determined liability, discounted to the net present value of the outstanding liabilities, using a combination of actuarial methods used to project ultimate losses, and the Company’s automobile insurance claims based on estimated development factors on claims incurred. The liability for employee health, workers’ compensation, and automobile insurance includes estimates for both claims incurred and for claims incurred but not reported. CoreCivic records litigation reserves related to general liability matters for which it is probable that a loss has been incurred and the range of such loss can be estimated. These estimates could change in the future. Income Taxes CoreCivic began operating as a REIT for federal income tax purposes effective January 1, 2013. As a REIT, the Company generally is not subject to corporate level federal income tax on taxable income it distributes to its stockholders as long as it meets the organizational and operational requirements under the REIT rules. However, certain subsidiaries have made an election with the Company to be treated as TRSs in conjunction with the Company’s REIT election. The TRS elections permit CoreCivic to engage in certain business activities in which the REIT may not engage directly, so long as these activities are conducted in entities that elect to be treated as TRSs under the Internal Revenue Code. A TRS is subject to federal and state income taxes on the income from these activities and therefore, CoreCivic includes a provision for taxes in its consolidated financial statements. Income taxes are accounted for under the provisions of ASC 740, “Income Taxes”. ASC 740 generally requires CoreCivic to record deferred income taxes for the tax effect of differences between book and tax bases of its assets and liabilities. Deferred income taxes reflect the available net operating losses and the net tax effect of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. The effect of a change in tax rates on deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized in the statement of operations in the period that includes the enactment date. Realization of the future tax benefits related to deferred tax assets is dependent on many factors, including CoreCivic’s past earnings history, expected future earnings, the character and jurisdiction of such earnings, unsettled circumstances that, if unfavorably resolved, would adversely affect utilization of its deferred tax assets, carryback and carryforward periods, and tax strategies that could potentially enhance the likelihood of realization of a deferred tax asset. In November 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-17, non-current non-current 2015-17 Income tax contingencies are accounted for under the provisions of ASC 740. ASC 740 prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. The guidance prescribed in ASC 740 establishes a recognition threshold of more likely than not that a tax position will be sustained upon examination. The measurement attribute requires that a tax position be measured at the largest amount of benefit that is greater than 50% likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement. Foreign Currency Transactions CoreCivic has extended a working capital loan to Agecroft Prison Management, Ltd. (“APM”), the operator of a correctional facility in Salford, England previously owned by a subsidiary of CoreCivic. The working capital loan is denominated in British pounds; consequently, CoreCivic adjusts these receivables to the current exchange rate at each balance sheet date and recognizes the unrealized currency gain or loss in current period earnings. See Note 7 for further discussion of CoreCivic’s relationship with APM. Fair Value of Financial Instruments To meet the reporting requirements of ASC 825, “Financial Instruments”, regarding fair value of financial instruments, CoreCivic calculates the estimated fair value of financial instruments using market interest rates, quoted market prices of similar instruments, or discounted cash flow techniques with observable Level 1 inputs for publicly traded debt and Level 2 inputs for all other financial instruments, as defined in ASC 820, “Fair Value Measurement”. At December 31, 2016 and 2015, there were no material differences between the carrying amounts and the estimated fair values of CoreCivic’s financial instruments, other than as follows (in thousands): December 31, 2016 2015 Carrying Fair Value Carrying Fair Value Investment in direct financing lease $ 684 $ 694 $ 3,223 $ 3,408 Note receivable from APM $ 2,920 $ 4,647 $ 3,504 $ 5,864 Debt $ (1,455,000 ) $ (1,459,625 ) $ (1,464,000 ) $ (1,452,719 ) Use of Estimates in Preparation of Financial Statements The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities, at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates and those differences could be material. Concentration of Credit Risks CoreCivic’s credit risks relate primarily to cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, accounts receivable, and an investment in a direct financing lease. Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash are primarily held in bank accounts and overnight investments. CoreCivic maintains deposits of cash in excess of federally insured limits with certain financial institutions. CoreCivic’s accounts receivable and investment in direct financing lease represent amounts due primarily from governmental agencies. CoreCivic’s financial instruments are subject to the possibility of loss in carrying value as a result of either the failure of other parties to perform according to their contractual obligations or changes in market prices that make the instruments less valuable. CoreCivic derives its revenues primarily from amounts earned under federal, state, and local government contracts. For each of the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014, federal correctional and detention authorities represented 52%, 51%, and 44%, respectively, of CoreCivic’s total revenue. Federal correctional and detention authorities consist primarily of the Federal Bureau of Prisons (“BOP”), the United States Marshals Service (“USMS”), and ICE. The BOP accounted for 9%, 11%, and 13% of total revenue for 2016, 2015, and 2014, respectively. The USMS accounted for 15%, 16%, and 17% of total revenue for 2016, 2015, and 2014, respectively. ICE accounted for 28%, 24%, and 13% of total revenue for 2016, 2015, and 2014, respectively, with the increases in 2016 and 2015 resulting in part from the contract at the South Texas Family Residential Center, as further described in Note 5. These federal customers have management contracts at facilities CoreCivic owns and at facilities CoreCivic manages but does not own. State revenues from contracts at correctional, detention, and residential reentry facilities that CoreCivic operates represented 38%, 40%, and 46% of total revenue during the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014, respectively. Approximately 6%, 10%, and 12% of total revenue for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014, respectively, was generated from the State of California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (the “CDCR”) in facilities housing inmates outside the state of California. No other customer generated more than 10% of total revenue during 2016, 2015, or 2014. Although the revenue generated from each of these agencies is derived from numerous management contracts, the loss of one or more of such contracts could have a material adverse impact on CoreCivic’s financial condition and results of operations. Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation Restricted Stock and Units CoreCivic accounts for restricted stock-based compensation under the recognition and measurement principles of ASC 718, “Compensation-Stock Compensation”. CoreCivic amortizes the fair market value as of the grant date of restricted stock and unit awards over the vesting period using the straight-line method. The fair market value of performance-based restricted stock units is amortized over the vesting period as long as CoreCivic expects to meet the performance criteria. If achievement of the performance criteria becomes improbable, an adjustment is made to reverse the expense previously recognized. Stock Options CoreCivic’s stock option plans are described more fully in Note 12. CoreCivic accounts for those plans under the recognition and measurement principles of ASC 718. All options granted under those plans had an exercise price equal to the market value of the underlying common stock on the date of grant. Recent Accounting Pronouncements In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, 2014-09 2014-09 In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, 2016-02 2016-02 In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-09, 2016-09 2016-09 In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-01, 2017-01 2017-01 In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, two-step 2017-04

GOODWILL

GOODWILL	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
GOODWILL	3. GOODWILL ASC 350, “Intangibles-Goodwill and Other”, establishes accounting and reporting requirements for goodwill and other intangible assets. Goodwill was $38.4 million and $35.6 million as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. This goodwill was established in connection with the acquisitions of Correctional Management, Inc. (“CMI”) in the second quarter of 2016 and Avalon Correctional Services, Inc. (“Avalon”) in the fourth quarter of 2015, both as further described in Note 6, the acquisition of Correctional Alternatives, Inc. (“CAI”) during 2013, and the acquisitions of two service companies during 2000. Under the provisions of ASC 350, CoreCivic performs a qualitative assessment that may allow it to skip the annual two-step two-step two-step In April 2015, CoreCivic provided notice to the state of Louisiana that it would cease management of the Winn Correctional Center within 180 days, in accordance with the notice provisions of the contract. Management of the facility transitioned to another operator effective September 30, 2015. In anticipation of terminating the contract at this facility, CoreCivic recorded an asset impairment of $1.0 million during the first quarter of 2015 for the write-off

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT	4. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT At December 31, 2016, CoreCivic owned 76 real estate properties, including 49 correctional and detention facilities, three of which CoreCivic leased to third-party operators, 25 residential reentry facilities, five of which CoreCivic leased to third-party operators, and two corporate office buildings. At December 31, 2016, CoreCivic also managed 11 correctional and detention facilities owned by governmental agencies. Property and equipment, at cost, consists of the following (in thousands): December 31, 2016 2015 Land and improvements $ 234,862 $ 207,405 Buildings and improvements 3,509,825 3,443,791 Equipment and software 379,811 360,168 Office furniture and fixtures 35,651 35,018 Construction in progress 29,831 30,401 4,189,980 4,076,783 Less: Accumulated depreciation (1,352,323 ) (1,193,723 ) $ 2,837,657 $ 2,883,060 Construction in progress primarily consists of correctional facilities under construction or expansion. Interest is capitalized on construction in progress and amounted to $0.6 million, $5.5 million, and $2.5 million in 2016, 2015, and 2014, respectively. Depreciation expense was $165.8 million, $151.4 million, and $114.0 million for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014, respectively. Eleven of the facilities owned by CoreCivic are subject to options that allow various governmental agencies to purchase those facilities. Certain of these options to purchase are based on a depreciated book value while others are based on a fair market value calculation. In addition, one facility, which is also subject to a purchase option, is constructed on land that CoreCivic leases from a governmental agency under a ground lease. Under the terms of the ground lease, the facility becomes the property of the governmental agency upon expiration of the ground lease in 2017. CoreCivic depreciates this property over the shorter of the term of the applicable ground lease or the estimated useful life of the property. CoreCivic leases land and building at the Elizabeth Detention Center under operating leases that expire in June 2022. CoreCivic leased portions of the land and building of the San Diego Correctional Facility under an operating lease that expired December 31, 2015 pursuant to amended lease terms executed between CoreCivic and the County of San Diego in January 2010. During December 2013, CoreCivic elected to terminate the lease of land and building at the North Georgia Detention Center effective during the first quarter of 2014. CoreCivic leases the South Texas Family Residential Center and the site upon which it was constructed from a third-party lessor. CoreCivic’s lease agreement with the lessor is over a base period concurrent with an IGSA with ICE which was amended in October 2016, as further described in Note 5. However, ICE can terminate the agreement for convenience or non-appropriation 60-day CoreCivic’s original lease agreement with the third-party lessor required CoreCivic to pay $70.0 million in September 2014, which resulted in CoreCivic being deemed the owner of the constructed assets for accounting purposes, in accordance with ASC 840-40-55, No. 97-10, pre-existing pre-existing pre-existing The expense incurred for the leases at these four facilities, inclusive of the expenses recognized for the South Texas lease, as described above, was $103.0 million, $85.9 million, and $9.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014, respectively. Future minimum lease payments as of December 31, 2016 under these and other operating leases, inclusive of $242.3 million of payments expected to be made under the cancelable lease at the South Texas facility, are as follows (in thousands): 2017 $ 51,397 2018 51,413 2019 51,423 2020 51,510 2021 39,550 Thereafter 290 In June 2013, CoreCivic entered into an Economic Development Agreement (“EDA”) with the Development Authority of Telfair County (“Telfair County”) in Telfair County, Georgia to implement a tax abatement plan related to CoreCivic’s bed expansion project at its McRae Correctional Facility. The tax abatement plan provides for 90% abatement of real property taxes in the first year, decreasing by 10% over the subsequent nine years. In June 2013, Telfair County issued bonds in a maximum principal amount of $15.0 million. According to the EDA, legal title of CoreCivic’s real property was transferred to Telfair County. Pursuant to the EDA, the bonds were issued to CoreCivic, so no cash exchanged hands. Telfair County then leased the real property back to CoreCivic. The lease payments are equal to the amount of the payments on the bonds. At any time, CoreCivic has the option to purchase the real property by paying off the bonds, plus $100. Due to the form of the transactions, CoreCivic has not recorded the bonds or the capital lease associated with the sale lease-back transaction. The original cost of CoreCivic’s property and equipment is recorded on the balance sheet and is being depreciated over its estimated useful life.

REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS

REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS	5. REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS Activations In September 2014, CoreCivic announced that it had agreed under an expansion of an existing IGSA between the city of Eloy, Arizona and ICE to house up to 2,400 individuals at the South Texas Family Residential Center, a facility leased by CoreCivic in Dilley, Texas. Services provided under the original amended IGSA commenced in the fourth quarter of 2014, had an original term of up to four years, and could be extended by bi-lateral bi-lateral non-appropriation 60-day Under the fixed monthly payment schedule of the original amended IGSA, ICE agreed to pay CoreCivic $70.0 million in two $35.0 million installments during the fourth quarter of 2014 and graduated fixed monthly payments over the remaining months of the contract. As described in Note 2, CoreCivic used the multiple-element arrangement guidance prescribed in ASC 605, “Revenue Recognition” in determining the total revenue to be recognized over the term of the amended IGSA. CoreCivic determined that there were five distinct elements related to the amended IGSA with ICE. The lease revenue element, representing the operating lease of the site and constructed assets, was valued based on the estimated selling price of the land and building improvements provided to ICE and is recognized proportionately based on the number of beds available. The correctional services revenue element, representing the correctional management services provided to ICE, was valued based on the estimated selling price of similar services CoreCivic provides and is recognized based on labor efforts expended over the contract. The food services revenue element was valued based on the TPE of the contracted outsourced service and is recognized proportionately based on the number of beds available. The educational services revenue element, representing the grade-level appropriate juvenile educational program prescribed under the IGSA, was based on the TPE of the contracted outsourced service and is recognized on a straight-line basis over the period educational services are required to be performed. The construction management services revenue element, representing CoreCivic’s site development and construction management services, was valued based on the estimated selling price of similar services CoreCivic provides and was recognized on a straight-line basis during the first seven months of the IGSA representing the period over which the construction activity was ongoing. During the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014, CoreCivic recognized $266.8 million, $244.2 million, and $21.0 million, respectively, in revenue associated with the amended IGSA with the unrecognized balance of the fixed monthly payments reported in deferred revenue. The current portion of deferred revenue is reflected within accounts payable and accrued expenses while the long-term portion is reflected in deferred revenue in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. As of December 31, 2016 and 2015, total deferred revenue associated with this agreement amounted to $67.0 million and $94.6 million, respectively. In June 2015, ICE announced a policy change regarding family unit detention that has shortened the duration of ICE detention for those who are awaiting further process before immigration courts. Public policies and views regarding family detention, as well as proposals pertaining to the most effective means to address families crossing the border illegally, continue to evolve. In addition, numerous lawsuits, to which CoreCivic is not a party, have challenged the government’s policy of detaining migrant families. One such lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Central District of California concerns a settlement agreement between ICE and a plaintiffs’ class consisting of detained minors, whereby the court issued an order on August 21, 2015, enforcing the settlement agreement and requiring compliance by October 23, 2015. The court’s order clarified that the government has the flexibility to hold class members for longer periods of time in unlicensed and secure facilities during influxes of large numbers of undocumented migrant families via the southern U.S. border. After announcing its intention to comply fully with the court’s order, the federal government appealed. In July 2016, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit affirmed most aspects of the District Court’s order, but ruled that ICE is not required to release a parent simply because the settlement agreement might require release of that parent’s minor child. The impact of these rulings on family residential programs is not yet known. In December 2016, a Texas state court judge blocked efforts by Texas state officials to license the South Texas Family Residential Center as a child care center, ruling that the state officials lacked authority to license such facilities. The state of Texas has appealed this ruling, and the impact of the judge’s decision on family residential detention programs is not yet known. Any court decision or government action that impacts CoreCivic’s existing contract for the South Texas Family Residential Center could materially affect the Company’s cash flows, financial condition, and results of operations. In December 2015, CoreCivic announced it was awarded a new contract from the Arizona Department of Corrections to house up to an additional 1,000 medium-security inmates at its 1,596-bed Pursuant to an agreement with Trousdale County, Tennessee, CoreCivic agreed to finance, design, construct, and operate a 2,552-bed In April 2016, CoreCivic was awarded a contract to continue providing residential reentry services for the BOP, which was a rebid of existing contracts at both of CoreCivic’s CAI facilities, CAI-Boston CAI-Ocean 483-bed CAI-Ocean CAI-Boston 120-bed CAI-Boston one-year Leasing Transactions In May 2016, CoreCivic entered into a lease with the Oklahoma Department of Corrections (“ODOC”) for its previously idled 2,400-bed two-year Acquisitions On August 27, 2015, CoreCivic acquired four community corrections facilities from a privately held owner of community corrections facilities and other government leased assets. The four acquired community corrections facilities have a capacity of approximately 600 beds and are leased to Community Education Centers, Inc. (“CEC”) under triple net lease agreements that extend through July 2019 and include multiple five-year lease extension options. CEC separately contracts with the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections and the Philadelphia Prison System to provide rehabilitative and reentry services to residents and inmates at the leased facilities. CoreCivic acquired the four facilities in the real estate-only transaction as a strategic investment that expands the Company’s investment in the residential reentry market. The consideration paid for the asset portfolio consisted of approximately $13.8 million in cash, excluding transaction related expenses. In allocating the purchase price, CoreCivic recorded $13.4 million of net tangible assets and $0.4 million of identifiable intangible assets. On June 10, 2016, CoreCivic acquired a residential reentry facility in Long Beach, California from a privately held owner for approximately $7.7 million in cash, excluding transaction-related expenses. In allocating the purchase price, CoreCivic recorded $7.4 million of net tangible assets and $0.3 million of identifiable intangible assets. The 112-bed Real Estate Closures and Idle Facilities On July 29, 2016, the BOP elected not to renew its contract at CoreCivic’s owned and managed 1,129-bed Based on a decline in offender populations within the state of Colorado and available capacity at other facilities CoreCivic owns in Colorado, CoreCivic idled its 1,488-bed CoreCivic also has six additional idled facilities that are currently available and being actively marketed to potential customers. The following table summarizes each of the idled facilities and their respective carrying values, excluding equipment and other assets that could generally be transferred and used at other facilities CoreCivic owns without significant cost (dollars in thousands): Design Date Net Carrying Values at December 31, Facility Capacity Idled 2016 2015 Prairie Correctional Facility 1,600 2010 $ 17,071 $ 17,961 Huerfano County Correctional Center 752 2010 17,542 18,276 Diamondback Correctional Facility 2,160 2010 41,539 43,030 Southeast Kentucky Correctional Facility (1) 656 2012 22,618 23,270 Marion Adjustment Center 826 2013 12,135 12,536 Lee Adjustment Center 816 2015 10,342 10,840 Kit Carson Correctional Center 1,488 2016 58,819 60,039 8,298 $ 180,066 $ 185,952 (1) Formerly known as the Otter Creek Correctional Center. From the date each of the aforementioned seven facilities became idle, CoreCivic incurred approximately $8.5 million, $7.3 million, and $6.5 million in operating expenses for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014, respectively. The operating expenses incurred in 2014 exclude the incremental expenses incurred in connection with the activation of the Diamondback facility which began in the third quarter of 2013 and continued until near the end of the second quarter of 2014, when anticipated opportunities to activate the facility were deferred. CoreCivic considers the cancellation of a contract as an indicator of impairment and tested each of the aforementioned facilities for impairment when it was notified by the respective customers that they would no longer be utilizing such facility. CoreCivic updates the impairment analyses on an annual basis for each of the idled facilities and evaluates on a quarterly basis market developments for the potential utilization of each of these facilities in order to identify events that may cause CoreCivic to reconsider its most recent assumptions. As a result of CoreCivic’s analyses, CoreCivic determined each of the idled facilities to have recoverable values in excess of the corresponding carrying values. In the fourth quarter of 2014, CoreCivic made the decision to actively pursue the sale of the Queensgate Correctional Facility, idle since 2009, and the Mineral Wells Pre-Parole non-cash Sales In the third quarter of 2014, CoreCivic entered into a purchase and sale agreement with a third party to sell its idled Houston Educational Facility in Houston, Texas for $4.5 million. The Houston Educational Facility was an asset that was previously leased to a charter school operator. CoreCivic closed on the sale during the fourth quarter of 2014. The net book value of this facility prior to the evaluation for impairment was $6.4 million and, as a result of the impairment indicator resulting from the potential sale of the facility, CoreCivic recorded a non-cash

BUSINESS COMBINATIONS

BUSINESS COMBINATIONS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
BUSINESS COMBINATIONS	6. BUSINESS COMBINATIONS During the fourth quarter of 2015, CoreCivic closed on the acquisition of 100% of the stock of Avalon, along with two additional facilities operated by Avalon. The acquisition included 11 community corrections facilities with approximately 3,000 beds in Oklahoma, Texas, and Wyoming. CoreCivic acquired Avalon, which specializes in community correctional services, drug and alcohol treatment services, and residential reentry services, as a strategic investment that continues to expand the reentry assets CoreCivic owns and the services the Company provides. The aggregate purchase price of $157.5 million, excluding transaction-related expenses, includes two earn-outs. One earn-out earn-out In allocating the purchase price for the transaction, CoreCivic recorded the following (in millions): Property and equipment $ 119.2 Intangible assets 18.5 Total identifiable assets 137.7 Goodwill 19.8 Total consideration $ 157.5 Several factors gave rise to the goodwill recorded in the acquisition, such as the expected benefit from synergies of the combination and the long-term contracts for community corrections services that continue to broaden the scope of solutions CoreCivic provides, from incarceration through release. The results of operations for Avalon have been included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition. On April 8, 2016, CoreCivic closed on the acquisition of 100% of the stock of CMI, along with the real estate used in the operation of CMI’s business from two entities affiliated with CMI. CMI, a privately held community corrections company that operates seven community corrections facilities, including six owned and one leased, with approximately 600 beds in Colorado, specializes in community correctional services, drug and alcohol treatment services, and residential reentry services. CMI provides these services through multiple contracts with three counties in Colorado, as well as the Colorado Department of Corrections, a pre-existing In allocating the purchase price for the transaction, CoreCivic recorded the following (in millions): Tangible current assets and liabilities, net $ 1.0 Property and equipment 29.2 Intangible assets 1.5 Total identifiable assets 31.7 Goodwill 3.3 Total consideration $ 35.0 Several factors gave rise to the goodwill recorded in the acquisition, such as the expected benefit from synergies of the combination and the long-term contracts for community corrections services that continues to broaden the scope of solutions CoreCivic provides, from incarceration through release. The results of operations for CMI have been included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition.

INVESTMENT IN AFFILIATE

INVESTMENT IN AFFILIATE	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Agecroft Prison Management Ltd
INVESTMENT IN AFFILIATE	7. INVESTMENT IN AFFILIATE CoreCivic has a 50% ownership interest in APM, an entity holding the management contract for a correctional facility, HM Prison Forest Bank, under a 25-year For the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, equity in losses of the joint venture was $41,000 and $126,000, respectively. For the year ended December 31, 2014, equity in earnings of the joint venture was $720,000. The equity in losses and earnings of the joint venture is included in other (income) expense in the consolidated statements of operations. As of December 31, 2016, CoreCivic’s equity investment in APM was $0.5 million and is reported in other assets in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The outstanding working capital loan of $2.9 million, combined with the $0.5 million investment in APM, represents CoreCivic’s maximum exposure to loss in connection with APM.

OTHER ASSETS

OTHER ASSETS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
OTHER ASSETS	8. OTHER ASSETS Other assets consist of the following (in thousands): December 31, 2016 2015 Debt issuance costs, less accumulated amortization of $1,633 and $542, respectively $ 3,526 $ 4,879 Intangible lease value, less accumulated amortization of $4,990 and $3,118, respectively 36,598 37,430 Other intangible assets, less accumulated amortization of $1,421 and $363, respectively 4,434 4,191 Deferred leasing costs 7,380 8,021 Notes receivable, net 5,858 7,743 Cash equivalents and cash surrender value of life insurance held in Rabbi trust 13,110 16,946 Deposits 2,117 2,020 Straight-line rent receivable 9,229 3,324 Other 532 150 $ 82,784 $ 84,704 The gross carrying amount of intangible assets amounted to $47.4 million and $45.1 million at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. Of these amounts, $41.6 million and $40.5 million, respectively, was related to intangible lease values. Amortization expense related to intangible assets was $2.9 million, $1.5 million, and $1.4 million for 2016, 2015, and 2014, respectively, and depending upon the nature of the asset, was either reported as operating expense or depreciation and amortization in the accompanying statement of operations for the respective periods. As of December 31, 2016, the estimated amortization expense related to intangible assets for each of the next five years is as follows (in thousands): 2017 $ 3,010 2018 3,010 2019 2,718 2020 2,181 2021 1,483

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE, ACCRUED EXPEN

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE, ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE, ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES	9. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE, ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES Accounts payable and accrued expenses consist of the following (in thousands): December 31, 2016 2015 Trade accounts payable $ 49,866 $ 72,689 Accrued salaries and wages 29,766 28,871 Accrued dividends 51,496 65,232 Accrued workers’ compensation and auto liability 6,652 6,978 Accrued litigation 9,290 4,176 Accrued employee medical insurance 8,413 7,911 Accrued property taxes 27,707 24,796 Accrued interest 9,526 9,780 Deferred revenue 14,332 31,844 Construction payable 7,845 8,483 Lease financing obligation 11,785 19,775 Other 33,429 37,140 $ 260,107 $ 317,675 The total liability for workers’ compensation and auto liability was $21.4 million and $22.2 million as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively, with the long-term portion included in other long-term liabilities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. These liabilities were discounted to the net present value of the outstanding liabilities using a 3.0% rate in 2016 and 2015. These liabilities amounted to $23.9 million and $25.0 million on an undiscounted basis as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. Other long-term liabilities consist of the following (in thousands): December 31, 2016 2015 Intangible lease liability $ 6,578 $ 6,965 Accrued workers’ compensation 14,726 15,188 Accrued deferred compensation 9,850 13,253 Lease financing obligation 18,832 21,047 Other 1,856 1,856 $ 51,842 $ 58,309

DEBT

DEBT	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
DEBT	10. DEBT Debt outstanding consists of the following (in thousands): December 31, 2016 2015 $900.0 Million Revolving Credit Facility, principal due at maturity in July 2020; interest payable periodically at variable interest rates. The weighted average rate at December 31, 2016 and 2015 was 2.2% and 1.9%, respectively. $ 435,000 $ 439,000 Term Loan, scheduled principal payments through maturity in July 2020; interest payable periodically at variable interest rates. The rate at December 31, 2016 and 2015 was 2.3% and 2.0%, respectively. Unamortized debt issuance costs amounted to $0.4 million and $0.6 million at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. 95,000 100,000 4.625% Senior Notes, principal due at maturity in May 2023; interest payable semi-annually in May and November at 4.625%. Unamortized debt issuance costs amounted to $3.9 million and $4.5 million at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. 350,000 350,000 4.125% Senior Notes, principal due at maturity in April 2020; interest payable semi-annually in April and October at 4.125%. Unamortized debt issuance costs amounted to $2.7 million and $3.5 million at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. 325,000 325,000 5.0% Senior Notes, principal due at maturity in October 2022; interest payable semi-annually in April and October at 5.0%. Unamortized debt issuance costs amounted to $2.8 million and $3.3 million at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. 250,000 250,000 Total debt 1,455,000 1,464,000 Unamortized debt issuance costs (9,831 ) (11,923 ) Current portion of long-term debt (10,000 ) (5,000 ) Long-term debt, net $ 1,435,169 $ 1,447,077 Revolving Credit Facility. Based on CoreCivic’s current leverage ratio, loans under the $900.0 Million Revolving Credit Facility bear interest at the base rate plus a margin of 0.50% or at LIBOR plus a margin of 1.50%, and a commitment fee equal to 0.35% of the unfunded balance. The $900.0 Million Revolving Credit Facility also has a $50.0 million sublimit for the issuance of standby letters of credit. As of December 31, 2016, CoreCivic had $435.0 million in borrowings under the $900.0 Million Revolving Credit Facility as well as $9.1 million in letters of credit outstanding resulting in $455.9 million available under the $900.0 Million Revolving Credit Facility. The $900.0 Million Revolving Credit Facility is secured by a pledge of all of the capital stock of CoreCivic’s domestic subsidiaries, 65% of the capital stock of CoreCivic’s foreign subsidiaries, all of CoreCivic’s accounts receivable, and all of CoreCivic’s deposit accounts. The $900.0 Million Revolving Credit Facility requires CoreCivic to meet certain financial covenants, including, without limitation, a maximum total leverage ratio, a maximum secured leverage ratio, and a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio. As of December 31, 2016, CoreCivic was in compliance with all such covenants. In addition, the $900.0 Million Revolving Credit Facility contains certain covenants that, among other things, limit the incurrence of additional indebtedness, payment of dividends and other customary restricted payments, transactions with affiliates, asset sales, mergers and consolidations, liquidations, prepayments and modifications of other indebtedness, liens and other encumbrances and other matters customarily restricted in such agreements. In addition, the $900.0 Million Revolving Credit Facility is subject to certain cross-default provisions with terms of CoreCivic’s other indebtedness, and is subject to acceleration upon the occurrence of a change of control. Incremental Term Loan. pre-payable, Senior Notes. The 4.125% Senior Notes, the 4.625% Senior Notes, and the 5.0% Senior Notes, collectively referred to herein as the “Senior Notes”, are senior unsecured obligations of the Company and are guaranteed by all of the Company’s subsidiaries that guarantee the $900.0 Million Revolving Credit Facility. CoreCivic may redeem all or part of the Senior Notes at any time prior to three months before their respective maturity date at a “make-whole” redemption price, plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon to, but not including, the redemption date. Thereafter, the Senior Notes are redeemable at CoreCivic’s option, in whole or in part, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the aggregate principal amount of the notes to be redeemed plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon to, but not including, the redemption date. CoreCivic may also seek to issue additional debt or equity securities from time to time when the Company determines that market conditions and the opportunity to utilize the proceeds from the issuance of such securities are favorable. Guarantees and Covenants. non-guarantor 3-10(h)(6) S-X). As of December 31, 2016, neither CoreCivic nor any of its subsidiary guarantors had any material or significant restrictions on CoreCivic’s ability to obtain funds from its subsidiaries by dividend or loan or to transfer assets from such subsidiaries. The indentures governing the Senior Notes contain certain customary covenants that, subject to certain exceptions and qualifications, restrict CoreCivic’s ability to, among other things, make restricted payments; incur additional debt or issue certain types of preferred stock; create or permit to exist certain liens; consolidate, merge or transfer all or substantially all of CoreCivic’s assets; and enter into transactions with affiliates. In addition, if CoreCivic sells certain assets (and generally does not use the proceeds of such sales for certain specified purposes) or experiences specific kinds of changes in control, CoreCivic must offer to repurchase all or a portion of the Senior Notes. The offer price for the Senior Notes in connection with an asset sale would be equal to 100% of the aggregate principal amount of the notes repurchased plus accrued and unpaid interest and liquidated damages, if any, on the notes repurchased to the date of purchase. The offer price for the Senior Notes in connection with a change in control would be 101% of the aggregate principal amount of the notes repurchased plus accrued and unpaid interest and liquidated damages, if any, on the notes repurchased to the date of purchase. The Senior Notes are also subject to certain cross-default provisions with the terms of CoreCivic’s $900.0 Million Revolving Credit Facility, as more fully described hereafter. Other Debt Transactions Letters of Credit. sub-facility Debt Maturities Scheduled principal payments as of December 31, 2016 for the next five years and thereafter were as follows (in thousands): 2017 $ 10,000 2018 10,000 2019 15,000 2020 820,000 2021 — Thereafter 600,000 Total debt $ 1,455,000 Cross-Default Provisions The provisions of CoreCivic’s debt agreements relating to the $900.0 Million Revolving Credit Facility and the Senior Notes contain certain cross-default provisions. Any events of default under the $900.0 Million Revolving Credit Facility that results in the lenders’ actual acceleration of amounts outstanding thereunder also result in an event of default under the Senior Notes. Additionally, any events of default under the Senior Notes that give rise to the ability of the holders of such indebtedness to exercise their acceleration rights also result in an event of default under the $900.0 Million Revolving Credit Facility. If CoreCivic were to be in default under the $900.0 Million Revolving Credit Facility, and if the lenders under the $900.0 Million Revolving Credit Facility elected to exercise their rights to accelerate CoreCivic’s obligations under the $900.0 Million Revolving Credit Facility, such events could result in the acceleration of all or a portion of CoreCivic’s Senior Notes, which would have a material adverse effect on CoreCivic’s liquidity and financial position. CoreCivic does not have sufficient working capital to satisfy its debt obligations in the event of an acceleration of all or a substantial portion of CoreCivic’s outstanding indebtedness.

INCOME TAXES

INCOME TAXES	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
INCOME TAXES	11. INCOME TAXES As discussed in Note 1, the Company began operating in compliance with REIT requirements for federal income tax purposes effective January 1, 2013. As a REIT, the Company must distribute at least 90 percent of its taxable income (including dividends paid to it by its TRSs) and will not pay federal income taxes on the amount distributed to its stockholders. In addition, the Company must meet a number of other organizational and operational requirements. It is management’s intention to adhere to these requirements and maintain the Company’s REIT status. Most states where CoreCivic holds investments in real estate conform to the federal rules recognizing REITs. Certain subsidiaries have made an election with the Company to be treated as TRSs in conjunction with the Company’s REIT election; the TRS elections permit CoreCivic to engage in certain business activities in which the REIT may not engage directly. A TRS is subject to federal and state income taxes on the income from these activities and therefore, CoreCivic includes a provision for taxes in its consolidated financial statements. Income tax expense is comprised of the following components (in thousands): For the Years Ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 Current income tax expense Federal $ 10,181 $ 2,519 $ 9,326 State 1,983 136 828 12,164 2,655 10,154 Deferred income tax expense (benefit) Federal (3,400 ) 5,589 (2,280 ) State (511 ) 117 (931 ) (3,911 ) 5,706 (3,211 ) Income tax expense $ 8,253 $ 8,361 $ 6,943 Significant components of CoreCivic’s deferred tax assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, are as follows (in thousands): December 31, 2016 2015 Noncurrent deferred tax assets: Asset reserves and liabilities not yet deductible for tax $ 29,198 $ 28,589 Tax over book basis of certain assets 866 893 Net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards 5,487 5,287 Intangible contract value 2,570 2,717 Other 346 460 Total noncurrent deferred tax assets 38,467 37,946 Less valuation allowance (3,436 ) (3,780 ) Total noncurrent deferred tax assets 35,031 34,166 Noncurrent deferred tax liabilities: Book over tax basis of certain assets (9,386 ) (15,238 ) Intangible lease value (8,368 ) (8,862 ) Other (3,542 ) (242 ) Total noncurrent deferred tax liabilities (21,296 ) (24,342 ) Net total noncurrent deferred tax assets $ 13,735 $ 9,824 The tax benefits associated with equity-based compensation reduced income taxes payable by $1.5 million, $0.5 million, and $0.7 million during 2016, 2015, and 2014, respectively. Such benefits were recorded as increases to stockholders’ equity. A reconciliation of the income tax provision at the statutory income tax rate and the effective tax rate as a percentage of income from continuing operations before income taxes for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014 is as follows: 2016 2015 2014 Statutory federal rate 35.0 % 35.0 % 35.0 % Dividends paid deduction (32.5 ) (31.9 ) (31.1 ) State taxes, net of federal tax benefit 1.1 0.9 0.8 Permanent differences 0.3 0.4 0.1 Other items, net (0.3 ) (0.8 ) (1.4 ) 3.6 % 3.6 % 3.4 % CoreCivic’s effective tax rate was 3.6%, 3.6%, and 3.4% during 2016, 2015, and 2014, respectively. As a REIT, CoreCivic is entitled to a deduction for dividends paid, resulting in a substantial reduction in the amount of federal income tax expense it recognizes. Substantially all of CoreCivic’s income tax expense is incurred based on the earnings generated by its TRSs. CoreCivic’s overall effective tax rate is estimated based on its current projection of taxable income primarily generated in its TRSs. The Company’s consolidated effective tax rate could fluctuate in the future based on changes in estimates of taxable income, the relative amounts of taxable income generated by the TRSs and the REIT, the implementation of additional tax planning strategies, changes in federal or state tax rates or laws affecting tax credits available to the Company, changes in other tax laws, changes in estimates related to uncertain tax positions, or changes in state apportionment factors, as well as changes in the valuation allowance applied to the Company’s deferred tax assets that are based primarily on the amount of state net operating losses and tax credits that could expire unused. CoreCivic had no liabilities for uncertain tax positions as of December 31, 2016 and 2015. CoreCivic recognizes interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax positions in income tax expense. CoreCivic does not currently anticipate that the total amount of unrecognized tax positions will significantly change in the next twelve months. CoreCivic had an income tax receivable of $8.8 million and $21.2 million as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively, representing overpayment of federal income tax, which is included in prepaid expenses and other current assets in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. CoreCivic’s U.S. federal income tax returns for tax years 2013 through 2015 remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”). The IRS completed an audit during the first quarter of 2016 of one of the Company’s TRSs for the year ended December 31, 2013 with no material adjustments. All states in which CoreCivic files income tax returns follow the same statute of limitations as federal, with the exception of the following states whose open tax years include 2012 through 2015: Arizona, California, Colorado, Kentucky, Minnesota, New Jersey, Texas, and Wisconsin.

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY	12. STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY Dividends on Common Stock The tax characterization of dividends per share on common shares as reported to stockholders was as follows for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014: Declaration Date Record Date Payable Date Ordinary Return of Total February 20, 2014 April 2, 2014 April 15, 2014 0.51 (1) — $ 0.51 May 15, 2014 July 2, 2014 July 15, 2014 0.51 (1) — $ 0.51 August 14, 2014 October 2, 2014 October 15, 2014 0.51 (1) — $ 0.51 December 11, 2014 January 2, 2015 January 15, 2015 0.382836 (2) 0.127164 $ 0.51 February 20, 2015 April 2, 2015 April 15, 2015 0.405355 (3) 0.134645 $ 0.54 May 14, 2015 July 2, 2015 July 15, 2015 0.405355 (3) 0.134645 $ 0.54 August 13, 2015 October 2, 2015 October 15, 2015 0.405355 (3) 0.134645 $ 0.54 December 10, 2015 January 4, 2016 January 15, 2016 0.487167 (4) 0.052833 $ 0.54 February 19, 2016 April 1, 2016 April 15, 2016 0.487167 (4) 0.052833 $ 0.54 May 12, 2016 July 1, 2016 July 15, 2016 0.487167 (4) 0.052833 $ 0.54 August 11, 2016 October 3, 2016 October 17, 2016 0.487167 (4) 0.052833 $ 0.54 December 8, 2016 January 3, 2017 January 13, 2017 — (5) — (5) $ 0.42 (1) $0.076573 of this amount constitutes a “Qualified Dividend”, as defined by the IRS. (2) $0.048357 of this amount constitutes a “Qualified Dividend”, as defined by the IRS. (3) $0.051202 of this amount constitutes a “Qualified Dividend”, as defined by the IRS. (4) $0.030979 of this amount constitutes a “Qualified Dividend”, as defined by the IRS. (5) Taxable in 2017. Future dividends will depend on CoreCivic’s distribution requirements as a REIT, future earnings, capital requirements, financial condition, opportunities for alternative uses of capital, and on such other factors as the Board of Directors of CoreCivic may consider relevant. Common Stock Restricted shares. non-employee non-employee non-employee non-employee CoreCivic established performance-based vesting conditions on the RSUs awarded to its officers and executive officers in years 2014 through 2016. Unless earlier vested under the terms of the agreements, RSUs issued to officers and executive officers in 2015 and 2016 are subject to vesting over a three-year period based upon the satisfaction of certain annual performance criteria, and no more than one-third one-third non-employee Nonvested restricted common stock transactions as of December 31, 2016 and for the year then ended are summarized below (in thousands, except per share amounts). Shares of restricted Weighted average Nonvested at December 31, 2015 975 $ 36.65 Granted 635 $ 29.08 Cancelled (152 ) $ 31.53 Vested (414 ) $ 36.52 Nonvested at December 31, 2016 1,044 $ 32.84 During 2016, 2015, and 2014, CoreCivic expensed $17.8 million ($1.7 million of which was recorded in operating expenses, $14.4 million of which was recorded in general and administrative expenses, and $1.7 million of which was recorded in restructuring charges), $14.7 million ($1.5 million of which was recorded in operating expenses and $13.2 million of which was recorded in general and administrative expenses), and $12.1 million ($1.4 million of which was recorded in operating expenses and $10.7 million of which was recorded in general and administrative expenses), net of forfeitures, relating to the restricted common stock and RSUs, respectively. As of December 31, 2016, CoreCivic had $16.5 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to RSUs that is expected to be recognized over a remaining weighted-average period of 1.7 years . Restricted stock-based compensation expense of $1.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2016 included in restructuring charges in the consolidated statement of operations reflects the voluntary forfeiture of RSUs awarded in February 2016 to CoreCivic’s chief executive officer, in connection with a restructuring and cost reduction plan implemented during the third quarter of 2016, as further described in Note 13. Preferred Stock CoreCivic has the authority to issue 50.0 million shares of $0.01 par value per share preferred stock (the “Preferred Stock”). The Preferred Stock may be issued from time to time upon authorization by the Board of Directors, in such series and with such preferences, conversion or other rights, voting powers, restrictions, limitations as to dividends, qualifications or other provisions as may be fixed by CoreCivic’s Board of Directors. Stock Option Plans CoreCivic has equity incentive plans under which, among other things, incentive and non-qualified non-employee non-employee In years after 2012, CoreCivic elected not to issue stock options to its non-employee Stock option transactions relating to CoreCivic’s non-qualified No. of Weighted- Weighted- Average Aggregate Outstanding at December 31, 2015 1,467 $ 20.37 Granted — — Exercised (140 ) 18.81 Cancelled — — Outstanding at December 31, 2016 1,327 $ 20.53 3.2 $ 5,442 Exercisable at December 31, 2016 1,327 $ 20.53 3.2 $ 5,442 The aggregate intrinsic value in the table above represents the total pre-tax in-the-money Nonvested stock option transactions relating to CoreCivic’s non-qualified Number of Weighted Nonvested at December 31, 2015 51 $ 6.50 Granted — $ — Cancelled — $ — Vested (51 ) $ 6.50 Nonvested at December 31, 2016 — $ — As of December 31, 2016, CoreCivic had no unrecognized compensation cost related to stock options. At CoreCivic’s 2011 annual meeting of stockholders held in May 2011, CoreCivic’s stockholders approved an amendment to the 2008 Stock Incentive Plan that increased the authorized limit on issuance of new awards to an aggregate of up to 18.0 million shares. In addition, during the 2003 annual meeting the stockholders approved the adoption of CoreCivic’s Non-Employee Non-Employee

RESTRUCTURING AND COST REDUCTIO

RESTRUCTURING AND COST REDUCTION PLAN	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
RESTRUCTURING AND COST REDUCTION PLAN	13. RESTRUCTURING AND COST REDUCTION PLAN During the third quarter of 2016, CoreCivic announced a restructuring of its corporate operations and implementation of a cost reduction plan, resulting in the elimination of approximately 12% of the corporate workforce at its headquarters. The restructuring realigns the corporate structure to more effectively serve facility operations and support the progression of CoreCivic’s business diversification strategy. CoreCivic reported a charge in the third quarter of 2016 of $4.0 million associated with this restructuring. This charge primarily consists of cash payments for severance and related benefits to terminated employees and a non-cash

EARNINGS PER SHARE

EARNINGS PER SHARE	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
EARNINGS PER SHARE	14. EARNINGS PER SHARE Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the year. Diluted earnings per share reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock or resulted in the issuance of common stock that then shared in the earnings of the entity. For CoreCivic, diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares after considering the additional dilution related to restricted share grants and stock options. A reconciliation of the numerator and denominator of the basic earnings per share computation to the numerator and denominator of the diluted earnings per share computation is as follows (in thousands, except per share data): For the Years Ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 NUMERATOR Basic: Net income $ 219,919 $ 221,854 $ 195,022 Diluted: Net income $ 219,919 $ 221,854 $ 195,022 DENOMINATOR Basic: Weighted average common shares outstanding 117,384 116,949 116,109 Diluted: Weighted average common shares outstanding 117,384 116,949 116,109 Effect of dilutive securities: Stock options 306 631 895 Restricted stock-based awards 101 205 308 Weighted average shares and assumed conversions 117,791 117,785 117,312 BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE $ 1.87 $ 1.90 $ 1.68 DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE $ 1.87 $ 1.88 $ 1.66 Approximately 268,000, 8,000, and 12,000 stock options were excluded from the computations of diluted earnings per share for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014, respectively, because they were anti-dilutive.

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES	15. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Legal Proceedings General. CoreCivic records litigation reserves related to certain matters for which it is probable that a loss has been incurred and the range of such loss can be estimated. Based upon management’s review of the potential claims and outstanding litigation and based upon management’s experience and history of estimating losses, and taking into consideration CoreCivic’s self-insured retention amounts, management believes a loss in excess of amounts already recognized would not be material to CoreCivic’s financial statements. In the opinion of management, there are no pending legal proceedings that would have a material effect on CoreCivic’s consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows. Any receivable for insurance recoveries is recorded separately from the corresponding litigation reserve, and only if recovery is determined to be probable. Adversarial proceedings and litigation are, however, subject to inherent uncertainties, and unfavorable decisions and rulings resulting from legal proceedings could occur which could have a material adverse impact on CoreCivic’s consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows for the period in which such decisions or rulings occur, or future periods. Expenses associated with legal proceedings may also fluctuate from quarter to quarter based on changes in CoreCivic’s assumptions, new developments, or by the effectiveness of CoreCivic’s litigation and settlement strategies. Insurance Contingencies Each of CoreCivic’s management contracts and the statutes of certain states require the maintenance of insurance. CoreCivic maintains various insurance policies including employee health, workers’ compensation, automobile liability, and general liability insurance. These policies are fixed premium policies with various deductible amounts that are self-funded by CoreCivic. Reserves are provided for estimated incurred claims for which it is probable that a loss has been incurred and the range of such loss can be estimated. Guarantees Hardeman County Correctional Facilities Corporation (“HCCFC”) is a nonprofit, mutual benefit corporation organized under the Tennessee Nonprofit Corporation Act to purchase, construct, improve, equip, finance, own and manage a detention facility located in Hardeman County, Tennessee. HCCFC was created as an instrumentality of Hardeman County to implement the County’s incarceration agreement with the state of Tennessee to house certain inmates. During 1997, HCCFC issued $72.7 million of revenue bonds, which were primarily used for the construction of a 2,016-bed HCCFC leases the correctional facility to Hardeman County in exchange for all revenue from the operation of the facility. HCCFC has, in turn, entered into a management agreement with CoreCivic for the correctional facility. In connection with the issuance of the revenue bonds, CoreCivic is obligated, under a debt service deficit agreement, to pay the trustee of the bond’s trust indenture (the “Trustee”) amounts necessary to pay any debt service deficits consisting of principal and interest requirements (outstanding principal balance of $6.6 million at December 31, 2016 plus future interest payments). In the event the state of Tennessee, which is currently utilizing the facility to house certain inmates, exercises its option to purchase the correctional facility, CoreCivic is also obligated to pay the difference between principal and interest owed on the bonds on the date set for the redemption of the bonds and amounts paid by the state of Tennessee for the facility plus all other funds on deposit with the Trustee and available for redemption of the bonds. At the option of the state of Tennessee, ownership of the facility would revert to the State in August 2017 at no cost. Therefore, CoreCivic does not currently believe the state of Tennessee will exercise its option to purchase the facility. At December 31, 2016, the outstanding principal balance of the bonds exceeded the purchase price option by $4.6 million. Retirement Plan All employees of CoreCivic are eligible to participate in the Corrections Corporation of America 401(k) Savings and Retirement Plan (the “Plan”) upon reaching age 18 and completing one year of qualified service. Eligible employees may contribute up to 90% of their eligible compensation, subject to IRS limitations. For the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014, CoreCivic provided a discretionary matching contribution equal to 100% of the employee’s contributions up to 5% of the employee’s eligible compensation to employees with at least one thousand hours of employment in the plan year. Prior to January 1, 2012, employer contributions were made to those who were employed by CoreCivic on the last day of the plan year, and investment earnings or losses thereon become vested 20% after two years of service, 40% after three years of service, 80% after four years of service, and 100% after five or more years of service. Effective January 1, 2012, the Plan adopted a safe harbor provision that provides, among other changes, future employer matching contributions to be paid into the Plan each pay period and vest immediately. During 2016, 2015, and 2014, CoreCivic’s discretionary contributions to the Plan, net of forfeitures, were $12.0 million, $12.0 million, and $11.1 million, respectively. Deferred Compensation Plans During 2002, the compensation committee of the board of directors approved CoreCivic’s adoption of two non-qualified non-employee pre-tax non-employee pre-tax During 2016, 2015, and 2014, CoreCivic provided a fixed return of 5.45%, 5.6%, and 5.6%, respectively, to participants in the Deferred Compensation Plans. CoreCivic has purchased life insurance policies on the lives of certain employees of CoreCivic, which are intended to fund distributions from the Deferred Compensation Plans. CoreCivic is the sole beneficiary of such policies. At the inception of the Deferred Compensation Plans, CoreCivic established an irrevocable Rabbi Trust to secure the plans’ obligations. However, assets in the Deferred Compensation Plans are subject to creditor claims in the event of bankruptcy. During 2016, 2015, and 2014, CoreCivic recorded $0.2 million, $0.3 million, and $0.2 million, respectively, of matching contributions as general and administrative expense associated with the Deferred Compensation Plans. Assets in the Rabbi Trust were $13.1 million and $16.9 million as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. As of December 31, 2016 and 2015, CoreCivic’s liability related to the Deferred Compensation Plans was $10.6 million and $15.1 million, respectively, which was reflected in accounts payable and accrued expenses and other liabilities in the accompanying balance sheets. Employment and Severance Agreements CoreCivic currently has employment agreements with several of its executive officers, which provide for the payment of certain severance amounts upon termination of employment under certain circumstances or a change of control, as defined in the agreements.

SEGMENT REPORTING

SEGMENT REPORTING	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
SEGMENT REPORTING	16. SEGMENT REPORTING As of December 31, 2016, CoreCivic owned and managed 66 facilities, and managed 11 facilities it did not own. In addition, CoreCivic owned eight facilities that it leased to third-party operators. Management views CoreCivic’s operating results in one operating segment. However, the Company has chosen to report financial performance segregated for (1) owned and managed facilities and (2) managed-only facilities as the Company believes this information is useful to users of the financial statements. Owned and managed facilities include the operating results of those facilities placed into service that were owned or controlled via a long-term lease and managed by CoreCivic. Managed-only facilities include the operating results of those facilities owned by a third party and managed by CoreCivic. The operating performance of the owned and managed and the managed-only facilities can be measured based on their net operating income. CoreCivic defines facility net operating income as a facility’s operating income or loss from operations before interest, taxes, asset impairments, depreciation, and amortization. The revenue and net operating income for the owned and managed and the managed-only facilities and a reconciliation to CoreCivic’s operating income is as follows for the three years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014 (in thousands): For the Years Ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 Revenue: Owned and managed $ 1,603,671 $ 1,543,750 $ 1,379,986 Managed-only 205,420 211,995 232,685 Total management revenue 1,809,091 1,755,745 1,612,671 Operating expenses: Owned and managed 1,068,031 1,038,070 928,857 Managed-only 183,643 190,010 207,355 Total operating expenses 1,251,674 1,228,080 1,136,212 Facility net operating income Owned and managed 535,640 505,680 451,129 Managed-only 21,777 21,985 25,330 Total facility net operating income 557,417 527,665 476,459 Other revenue (expense): Rental and other revenue 40,694 37,342 34,196 Other operating expense (23,912 ) (28,048 ) (19,923 ) General and administrative (107,027 ) (103,936 ) (106,429 ) Depreciation and amortization (166,746 ) (151,514 ) (113,925 ) Restructuring charges (4,010 ) — — Asset impairments — (955 ) (30,082 ) Operating income $ 296,416 $ 280,554 $ 240,296 The following table summarizes capital expenditures including accrued amounts for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014 (in thousands): For the Years Ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 Capital expenditures: Owned and managed $ 108,241 $ 382,781 $ 246,333 Managed-only 5,749 4,049 3,171 Corporate and other 20,541 28,611 13,056 Total capital expenditures $ 134,531 $ 415,441 $ 262,560 The total assets are as follows (in thousands): December 31, 2016 2015 Assets: Owned and managed $ 2,841,799 $ 2,966,762 Managed-only 62,292 54,491 Corporate and other 367,513 334,765 Total assets $ 3,271,604 $ 3,356,018

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS	17. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS During February 2017, CoreCivic issued approximately 0.5 million RSUs to certain of CoreCivic’s employees and non-employee non-employee On February 17, 2017, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.42 per common share payable April 17, 2017 to stockholders of record on April 3, 2017.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING FINANCI

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF CORECIVIC AND SUBSIDIARIES	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF CORECIVIC AND SUBSIDIARIES	18. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF CORECIVIC AND SUBSIDIARIES The following condensed consolidating financial statements of CoreCivic and subsidiaries have been prepared pursuant to Rule 3-10 S-X. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET As of December 31, 2016 (in thousands) Parent Combined Consolidating Total ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents $ 11,378 $ 26,333 $ — $ 37,711 Accounts receivable, net of allowance 237,495 270,952 (278,562 ) 229,885 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 7,582 30,123 (6,477 ) 31,228 Total current assets 256,455 327,408 (285,039 ) 298,824 Property and equipment, net 2,493,025 344,632 — 2,837,657 Restricted cash 218 — — 218 Goodwill 23,231 15,155 — 38,386 Non-current — 14,056 (321 ) 13,735 Other assets 339,173 57,873 (314,262 ) 82,784 Total assets $ 3,112,102 $ 759,124 $ (599,622 ) $ 3,271,604 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 203,074 $ 342,072 $ (285,039 ) $ 260,107 Income taxes payable 1,850 236 — 2,086 Current portion of long-term debt 10,000 — — 10,000 Total current liabilities 214,924 342,308 (285,039 ) 272,193 Long-term debt, net 1,436,186 113,983 (115,000 ) 1,435,169 Non-current 321 — (321 ) — Deferred revenue — 53,437 — 53,437 Other liabilities 1,708 50,134 — 51,842 Total liabilities 1,653,139 559,862 (400,360 ) 1,812,641 Total stockholders’ equity 1,458,963 199,262 (199,262 ) 1,458,963 Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 3,112,102 $ 759,124 $ (599,622 ) $ 3,271,604 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET As of December 31, 2015 (in thousands) Parent Combined Consolidating Total ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents $ 15,666 $ 49,625 $ — $ 65,291 Restricted cash 637 240 — 877 Accounts receivable, net of allowance 300,632 159,286 (225,462 ) 234,456 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 3,760 43,706 (6,032 ) 41,434 Total current assets 320,695 252,857 (231,494 ) 342,058 Property and equipment, net 2,526,278 356,782 — 2,883,060 Restricted cash 131 — — 131 Investment in direct financing lease 684 — — 684 Goodwill 20,402 15,155 — 35,557 Non-current — 10,217 (393 ) 9,824 Other assets 241,510 57,120 (213,926 ) 84,704 Total assets $ 3,109,700 $ 692,131 $ (445,813 ) $ 3,356,018 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 191,600 $ 357,569 $ (231,494 ) $ 317,675 Income taxes payable — 1,920 — 1,920 Current portion of long-term debt 5,000 — — 5,000 Total current liabilities 196,600 359,489 (231,494 ) 324,595 Long-term debt, net 1,448,316 113,761 (115,000 ) 1,447,077 Non-current 393 — (393 ) — Deferred revenue — 63,289 — 63,289 Other liabilities 1,643 56,666 — 58,309 Total liabilities 1,646,952 593,205 (346,887 ) 1,893,270 Total stockholders’ equity 1,462,748 98,926 (98,926 ) 1,462,748 Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 3,109,700 $ 692,131 $ (445,813 ) $ 3,356,018 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS For the year ended December 31, 2016 (in thousands) Parent Combined Consolidating Total REVENUES $ 1,182,765 $ 1,542,231 $ (875,211 ) $ 1,849,785 EXPENSES: Operating 904,750 1,246,047 (875,211 ) 1,275,586 General and administrative 35,440 71,587 — 107,027 Depreciation and amortization 84,842 81,904 — 166,746 Restructuring charges 197 3,813 — 4,010 1,025,229 1,403,351 (875,211 ) 1,553,369 OPERATING INCOME 157,536 138,880 — 296,416 OTHER (INCOME) EXPENSE: Interest expense, net 51,928 15,827 — 67,755 Other (income) expense 995 (548 ) 42 489 52,923 15,279 42 68,244 INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES 104,613 123,601 (42 ) 228,172 Income tax expense (1,896 ) (6,357 ) — (8,253 ) INCOME BEFORE EQUITY IN SUBSIDIARIES 102,717 117,244 (42 ) 219,919 Income from equity in subsidiaries 117,202 — (117,202 ) — NET INCOME $ 219,919 $ 117,244 $ (117,244 ) $ 219,919 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS For the year ended December 31, 2015 (in thousands) Parent Combined Consolidating Total REVENUES $ 1,184,878 $ 1,469,105 $ (860,896 ) $ 1,793,087 EXPENSES: Operating 889,203 1,227,821 (860,896 ) 1,256,128 General and administrative 33,248 70,688 — 103,936 Depreciation and amortization 82,745 68,769 — 151,514 Asset impairments — 955 — 955 1,005,196 1,368,233 (860,896 ) 1,512,533 OPERATING INCOME 179,682 100,872 — 280,554 OTHER (INCOME) EXPENSE: Interest expense, net 35,919 13,777 — 49,696 Expenses associated with debt refinancing transactions 701 — — 701 Other (income) expense 232 (414 ) 124 (58 ) 36,852 13,363 124 50,339 INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES 142,830 87,509 (124 ) 230,215 Income tax expense (1,541 ) (6,820 ) — (8,361 ) INCOME BEFORE EQUITY IN SUBSIDIARIES 141,289 80,689 (124 ) 221,854 Income from equity in subsidiaries 80,565 — (80,565 ) — NET INCOME $ 221,854 $ 80,689 $ (80,689 ) $ 221,854 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS For the year ended December 31, 2014 (in thousands) Parent Combined Consolidating Total REVENUES $ 1,250,199 $ 1,268,654 $ (871,986 ) $ 1,646,867 EXPENSES: Operating 896,470 1,131,651 (871,986 ) 1,156,135 General and administrative 33,508 72,921 — 106,429 Depreciation and amortization 80,820 33,105 — 113,925 Asset impairments 29,915 167 — 30,082 1,040,713 1,237,844 (871,986 ) 1,406,571 OPERATING INCOME 209,486 30,810 — 240,296 OTHER (INCOME) EXPENSE: Interest expense, net 35,138 4,397 — 39,535 Other (income) expense 302 (786 ) (720 ) (1,204 ) 35,440 3,611 (720 ) 38,331 INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES 174,046 27,199 720 201,965 Income tax expense (552 ) (6,391 ) — (6,943 ) INCOME BEFORE EQUITY IN SUBSIDIARIES 173,494 20,808 720 195,022 Income from equity in subsidiaries 21,528 — (21,528 ) — NET INCOME $ 195,022 $ 20,808 $ (20,808 ) $ 195,022 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS For the year ended December 31, 2016 (in thousands) Parent Combined Consolidating And Other Total Net cash provided by operating activities $ 295,366 $ 80,007 $ — $ 375,373 Net cash used in investing activities (19,317 ) (69,571 ) (33,300 ) (122,188 ) Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities (280,337 ) (33,728 ) 33,300 (280,765 ) Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (4,288 ) (23,292 ) — (27,580 ) CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of year 15,666 49,625 — 65,291 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of year $ 11,378 $ 26,333 $ — $ 37,711 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS For the year ended December 31, 2015 (in thousands) Parent Combined Consolidating And Other Total Net cash provided by operating activities $ 102,371 $ 297,427 $ — $ 399,798 Net cash used in investing activities (93,891 ) (212,215 ) (103,175 ) (409,281 ) Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities (5,151 ) (97,643 ) 103,175 381 Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents 3,329 (12,431 ) — (9,102 ) CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of year 12,337 62,056 — 74,393 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of year $ 15,666 $ 49,625 $ — $ 65,291 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS For the year ended December 31, 2014 (in thousands) Parent Combined Consolidating And Other Total Net cash provided by operating activities $ 296,087 $ 127,494 $ — $ 423,581 Net cash used in investing activities (73,404 ) (102,337 ) (21,146 ) (196,887 ) Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities (241,993 ) (9,373 ) 21,146 (230,220 ) Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents (19,310 ) 15,784 — (3,526 ) CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of year 31,647 46,272 — 77,919 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of year $ 12,337 $ 62,056 $ — $ 74,393

SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL IN

SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)	19. SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED) Selected quarterly financial information for each of the quarters in the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 is as follows (in thousands, except per share data): March 31, 2016 June 30, September 30, December 31, Revenue $ 447,385 $ 463,331 $ 474,935 $ 464,134 Operating income 64,928 77,176 73,953 80,359 Net income 46,307 57,583 55,340 60,689 Basic earnings per share: Net income $ 0.39 $ 0.49 $ 0.47 $ 0.52 Diluted earnings per share: Net income $ 0.39 $ 0.49 $ 0.47 $ 0.52 March 31, 2015 June 30, September 30, December 31, Revenue $ 426,000 $ 459,295 $ 459,957 $ 447,835 Operating income 68,826 79,753 65,436 66,539 Net income 57,277 65,303 50,676 48,598 Basic earnings per share: Net income $ 0.49 $ 0.56 $ 0.43 $ 0.41 Diluted earnings per share: Net income $ 0.49 $ 0.55 $ 0.43 $ 0.41

SCHEDULE III - REAL ESTATE ASSE

SCHEDULE III - REAL ESTATE ASSETS AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
SCHEDULE III - REAL ESTATE ASSETS AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION	CORECIVIC, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES SCHEDULE III - REAL ESTATE ASSETS AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION DECEMBER 31, 2016 (in thousands) Description Location Initial Cost to Company Cost Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period Accumulated Date Land Buildings and Land and Land Buildings and Total (A) Adams County Correctional Center Adams County, $ 874 $ 119,565 $ 2,876 $ 1,084 $ 122,231 $ 123,315 $ (20,086 ) 2008 Austin Residential Reentry Center Del Valle, 4,190 1,058 $ 301 $ 4,191 $ 1,358 $ 5,549 $ (81 ) 2015 Austin Transitional Center Del Valle, 19,488 4,607 $ 868 $ 19,497 $ 5,466 $ 24,963 $ (279 ) 2015 Bent County Correctional Facility Las Animas, 550 13,115 $ 67,054 $ 1,331 $ 79,388 $ 80,719 $ (22,024 ) 1992 Bridgeport Pre-Parole Bridgeport, 70 291 $ 588 $ 209 $ 740 $ 949 $ (552 ) 1995 Broad Street Residential Reentry Center Philadelphia, 663 2,700 $ — $ 663 $ 2,700 $ 3,363 $ (96 ) 2015 CAI Boston Avenue San Diego, 800 11,440 $ 674 $ 834 $ 12,080 $ 12,914 $ (1,330 ) 2013 California City Correctional Center California 1,785 125,337 $ 9,192 $ 2,542 $ 133,772 $ 136,314 $ (45,442 ) 1999 Carver Transitional Center Oklahoma 8,562 4,631 $ 980 $ 8,563 $ 5,610 $ 14,173 $ (274 ) 2015 Centennial Community Transition Center Englewood, 4,905 1,256 $ 131 $ 4,907 $ 1,385 $ 6,292 $ (37 ) 2016 Central Arizona Detention Center Florence, 1,298 57,857 $ 32,720 $ 3,091 $ 88,784 $ 91,875 $ (32,861 ) 1994 Chester Residential Reentry Center Chester, 657 2,679 $ — $ 657 $ 2,679 $ 3,336 $ (95 ) 2015 Cheyenne Transitional Center Cheyenne, 5,567 2,092 $ 405 $ 5,567 $ 2,497 $ 8,064 $ (130 ) 2015 Cibola County Corrections Center Milan, New 444 16,215 $ 30,204 $ 1,323 $ 45,540 $ 46,863 $ (17,433 ) 1994 Cimarron Correctional Facility Cushing, 250 71,303 $ 43,179 $ 598 $ 114,134 $ 114,732 $ (33,999 ) 1997 Coffee Correctional Facility Nicholls, 194 28,361 $ 49,191 $ 848 $ 76,898 $ 77,746 $ (20,721 ) 1998 Columbine Facility Denver, 1,414 488 $ 99 $ 1,415 $ 586 $ 2,001 $ (16 ) 2016 Corpus Christi Transitional Center Corpus Christi, — 1,886 $ 407 $ — $ 2,293 $ 2,293 $ (279 ) 2015 Crossroads Correctional Center Shelby, 413 33,196 $ 8,525 $ 1,173 $ 40,961 $ 42,134 $ (33,236 ) 1999 Crowley County Correctional Facility Olney Springs, 211 46,845 $ 28,846 $ 2,481 $ 73,421 $ 75,902 $ (21,483 ) 2003 D.C. Correctional Treatment Facility Washington, — — $ 6,131 $ 71 $ 6,060 $ 6,131 $ (6,022 ) 2001 Dahlia Facility Denver, 6,788 727 $ 86 $ 6,788 $ 813 $ 7,601 $ (22 ) 2016 Dallas Transitional Center Hutchins, — 3,852 $ 1,699 $ — $ 5,551 $ 5,551 $ (377 ) 2015 Davis Correctional Facility Holdenville, 250 66,701 $ 40,340 $ 890 $ 106,401 $ 107,291 $ (32,059 ) 1996 Diamondback Correctional Facility Watonga, 208 41,677 $ 22,585 $ 567 $ 63,903 $ 64,470 $ (22,931 ) 1998 Eden Detention Center Eden, Texas 925 27,645 $ 33,793 $ 5,502 $ 56,861 $ 62,363 $ (21,094 ) 1995 El Paso Multi-Use El Paso, Texas 14,936 4,536 $ 1,005 $ 14,936 $ 5,541 $ 20,477 $ (287 ) 2015 El Paso Transitional Center El Paso, Texas 10,325 4,198 $ 700 $ 10,325 $ 4,898 $ 15,223 $ (240 ) 2015 Eloy Detention Center Eloy, Arizona 498 33,308 $ 14,784 $ 1,851 $ 46,739 $ 48,590 $ (18,207 ) 1995 Florence Correctional Center Florence, — 75,674 $ 11,783 $ 1,043 $ 86,414 $ 87,457 $ (29,198 ) 1999 Fort Worth Transitional Center Fort Worth, 3,251 334 $ 244 $ 3,252 $ 577 $ 3,829 $ (217 ) 2015 Fox Facility and Training Center Denver, 3,038 1,203 $ 143 $ 3,038 $ 1,346 $ 4,384 $ (36 ) 2016 Houston Processing Center Houston, Texas 2,250 53,373 $ 39,307 $ 3,429 $ 91,501 $ 94,930 $ (31,768 ) 1984 Huerfano County Correctional Center Walsenburg, 124 26,358 $ 4,095 $ 984 $ 29,593 $ 30,577 $ (13,034 ) 1997 Jenkins Correctional Center Millen, 208 48,158 $ 122 $ 237 $ 48,251 $ 48,488 $ (4,687 ) 2012 Kit Carson Correctional Center Burlington, 432 35,980 $ 43,439 $ 1,048 $ 78,803 $ 79,851 $ (21,032 ) 1998 La Palma Correctional Center Eloy, 283 183,155 $ 13,241 $ 483 $ 196,196 $ 196,679 $ (35,449 ) 2008 Lake Erie Correctional Institution Conneaut, 2,871 69,779 $ 3,909 $ 3,669 $ 72,890 $ 76,559 $ (7,702 ) 2011 Laredo Processing Center Laredo, 788 26,737 $ 2,263 $ 968 $ 28,820 $ 29,788 $ (11,050 ) 1985 Leavenworth Detention Center Leavenworth, 130 44,970 $ 43,100 $ 487 $ 87,713 $ 88,200 $ (26,984 ) 1992 Lee Adjustment Center Beattyville, 500 515 $ 16,089 $ 1,217 $ 15,887 $ 17,104 $ (6,763 ) 1998 Leo Chesney Correctional Center Live Oak, 250 4,774 $ 1,577 $ 250 $ 6,351 $ 6,601 $ (2,801 ) 1989 Long Beach Community Corrections Center Long Beach, 5,038 2,413 $ — $ 5,038 $ 2,413 $ 7,451 $ (35 ) 2016 Longmont Community Treatment Center Longmont, 3,364 582 $ 71 $ 3,363 $ 654 $ 4,017 $ (18 ) 2016 Marion Adjustment Center St. Mary, 250 9,994 $ 8,302 $ 915 $ 17,631 $ 18,546 $ (6,411 ) 1998 McRae Correctional Facility McRae, 462 60,396 $ 18,088 $ 1,095 $ 77,851 $ 78,946 $ (19,407 ) 2000 Mineral Wells Pre-Parole Mineral 176 22,589 $ — $ 100 $ — $ 100 (C ) $ — 1995 Nevada Southern Detention Center Pahrump, 7,548 64,362 $ 10,011 $ 8,330 $ 73,591 $ 81,921 $ (11,086 ) 2010 North Fork Correctional Facility Sayre, — 42,166 $ 59,619 $ 355 $ 101,430 $ 101,785 $ (29,000 ) 1998 Northeast Ohio Correctional Center Youngstown, 750 39,583 $ 8,776 $ 1,854 $ 47,255 $ 49,109 $ (18,145 ) 1997 Northwest New Mexico Correctional Center Grants, New 142 15,888 $ 14,706 $ 816 $ 29,920 $ 30,736 $ (12,590 ) 1989 Otay Mesa Detention Center San Diego, 28,845 114,411 $ 8,779 $ 37,005 $ 115,030 $ 152,035 (D ) $ (3,893 ) 2015 Prairie Correctional Facility Appleton, 100 22,306 $ 9,008 $ 1,065 $ 30,349 $ 31,414 $ (14,343 ) 1991 Queensgate Correctional Facility Cincinnati, 750 15,221 $ 498 $ 340 $ 498 $ 838 (C ) $ (30 ) 1998 Red Rock Correctional Center Eloy, 10 78,456 $ 49,875 $ 256 $ 128,085 $ 128,341 $ (25,469 ) 2006 Roth Hall Residential Reentry Center Philadelphia, 654 2,693 $ — $ 654 $ 2,693 $ 3,347 $ (96 ) 2015 Saguaro Correctional Facility Eloy, 193 98,903 $ 585 $ 483 $ 99,198 $ 99,681 $ (19,218 ) 2007 San Diego Correctional Facility San Diego, — 92,458 $ — $ — $ — $ — (D ) $ — 1999 Shelby Training Center Memphis, 150 6,393 $ 3,076 $ 275 $ 9,344 $ 9,619 $ (9,422 ) 1986 South Texas Family Residential Center Dilley, Texas — 146,974 $ 8,714 $ 35 $ 155,653 $ 155,688 (E ) $ (72,525 ) 2015 Southeast Kentucky Correctional Facility Wheelwright, 500 24,487 $ 11,525 $ 1,586 $ 34,926 $ 36,512 $ (13,894 ) 1998 Stewart Detention Center Lumpkin, 143 70,560 $ 15,710 $ 1,125 $ 85,288 $ 86,413 $ (19,838 ) 2004 T. Don Hutto Residential Center Taylor, 183 13,418 $ 4,171 $ 591 $ 17,181 $ 17,772 $ (7,254 ) 1997 Tallahatchie County Correctional Facility Tutwiler, — 44,638 $ 95,307 $ 1,538 $ 138,407 $ 139,945 $ (41,313 ) 2000 Torrance County Detention Facility Estancia, 511 52,599 $ 7,923 $ 1,704 $ 59,329 $ 61,033 $ (22,923 ) 1990 Trousdale Turner Correctional Center Hartsville, 649 135,412 $ 4,191 $ 1,617 $ 138,635 $ 140,252 $ (3,021 ) 2015 Tulsa Transitional Center Tulsa, OK 8,206 4,061 $ 738 $ 8,206 $ 4,799 $ 13,005 $ (239 ) 2015 Turley Residential Center Tulsa, OK 421 4,105 $ 835 $ 421 $ 4,940 $ 5,361 $ (256 ) 2015 Ulster Facility Denver, 4,068 442 $ 44 $ 4,068 $ 486 $ 4,554 $ (13 ) 2016 Walker Hall Residential Reentry Center Philadelphia, PA 654 2,693 $ 1 $ 654 $ 2,694 $ 3,348 $ (96 ) 2015 Webb County Detention Center Laredo, Texas 498 20,160 $ 5,985 $ 2,126 $ 24,517 $ 26,643 $ (10,159 ) 1998 West Tennessee Detention Facility Mason, Tennessee 538 31,931 $ 5,905 $ 2,003 $ 36,371 $ 38,374 $ (15,493 ) 1990 Wheeler Correctional Facility Alamo, Georgia 117 30,781 $ 44,564 $ 423 $ 75,039 $ 75,462 $ (20,732 ) 1998 Whiteville Correctional Facility Whiteville, 303 51,694 $ 7,049 $ 1,667 $ 57,379 $ 59,046 $ (21,021 ) 1998 Totals $ 165,613 $ 2,621,345 $ 980,731 $ 211,717 $ 3,425,218 $ 3,636,935 $ (960,354 ) NOTES TO SCHEDULE III - REAL ESTATE ASSETS AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION (A) The aggregate cost of properties for federal income tax purposes is approximately $3.6 billion at December 31, 2016. (B) Depreciation is calculated using estimated useful lives of depreciable assets up to 50 years for prison facilities. (C) CoreCivic recorded non-cash (D) We transitioned operations from the 1,154-bed 1,482-bed (E) The South Texas Family Residential Center is subject to a lease agreement with a third-party lessor. This agreement resulted in CoreCivic being deemed the owner of the newly constructed assets for accounting purposes, in accordance with ASC 840-40-55, No. 97-10, CORECIVIC, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES SCHEDULE III - REAL ESTATE ASSETS AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2016, 2015, AND 2014 (in thousands) For the Years Ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 Investment in Real Estate: Balance at beginning of period $ 3,542,023 $ 3,071,094 $ 3,078,902 Additions through capital expenditures 54,678 433,481 45,929 Acquisitions 36,199 131,348 — Sale of real estate for cash — — (4,368 ) Asset Impairments — — (49,247 ) Reclassifications and other 4,035 (93,900 ) (122 ) Balance at end of period $ 3,636,935 $ 3,542,023 $ 3,071,094 Accumulated Depreciation: Balance at beginning of period $ (834,558 ) $ (815,980 ) $ (755,761 ) Depreciation (125,913 ) (113,611 ) (79,745 ) Disposals/Other 117 95,033 118 Asset Impairments — — 19,408 Balance at end of period $ (960,354 ) $ (834,558 ) $ (815,980 )

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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Basis of Presentation	Basis of Presentation The consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and include the accounts of CoreCivic on a consolidated basis with its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.
Cash and Cash Equivalents	Cash and Cash Equivalents CoreCivic considers all liquid debt instruments with a maturity of three months or less at the time of purchase to be cash equivalents.
Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts	Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts At December 31, 2016 and 2015, accounts receivable of $229.9 million and $234.5 million were net of allowances for doubtful accounts totaling $1.6 million and $0.5 million, respectively. Accounts receivable consist primarily of amounts due from federal, state, and local government agencies for the utilization of CoreCivic’s correctional, detention, and residential reentry facilities, as well as for operating and managing such facilities. Accounts receivable are stated at estimated net realizable value. CoreCivic recognizes allowances for doubtful accounts to ensure receivables are not overstated due to uncollectibility. Bad debt reserves are maintained for customers based on a variety of factors, including the length of time receivables are past due, significant one-time
Property and Equipment	Property and Equipment Property and equipment are carried at cost. Assets acquired by CoreCivic in conjunction with acquisitions are recorded at estimated fair market value at the time of purchase. Betterments, renewals and significant repairs that extend the life of an asset are capitalized; other repair and maintenance costs are expensed. Interest is capitalized to the asset to which it relates in connection with the construction or expansion of facilities. Construction costs directly associated with the development of a correctional facility are capitalized as part of the cost of the development project. Such costs are written-off Land improvements 5 – 20 years Buildings and improvements 5 – 50 years Equipment and software 3 – 10 years Office furniture and fixtures 5 years
Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Other Than Goodwill	Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Other Than Goodwill Long-lived assets other than goodwill are reviewed for impairment when circumstances indicate the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable. When circumstances indicate an asset may not be recoverable, impairment is recognized when the estimated undiscounted cash flows associated with the asset or group of assets is less than their carrying value. If impairment exists, an adjustment is made to write the asset down to its fair value, and a loss is recorded as the difference between the carrying value and fair value. Fair values are determined based on quoted market values, comparable sales data, discounted cash flows or internal and external appraisals, as applicable.
Goodwill	Goodwill Goodwill represents the cost in excess of the net assets of businesses acquired. As further discussed in Note 3, goodwill is tested for impairment at least annually using a fair-value based approach.
Investment in Direct Financing Lease	Investment in Direct Financing Lease Investment in direct financing lease represents the portion of CoreCivic’s management contract with a governmental agency that represents lease payments on buildings and equipment. The lease is accounted for using the financing method and, accordingly, the minimum lease payments to be received over the term of the lease less unearned income are capitalized as CoreCivic’s investment in the lease. Unearned income is recognized as income over the term of the lease using the interest method.
Investment in Affiliates	Investment in Affiliates Investments in affiliates that are equal to or less than 50%-owned over which CoreCivic can exercise significant influence are accounted for using the equity method of accounting. Investments under the equity method are recorded at cost and subsequently adjusted for contributions, distributions, and net income attributable to the Company’s ownership based on the governing agreement.
Debt Issuance Costs	Debt Issuance Costs In April 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2015-03, 835-30): Debt issuance costs are capitalized and amortized into interest expense using the interest method, or on a straight-line basis over the term of the related debt, if not materially different than the interest method. However, certain debt issuance costs incurred in connection with debt refinancings are charged to expense in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 470-50,
Revenue Recognition	Revenue Recognition CoreCivic maintains contracts with certain governmental entities to manage their facilities for fixed per diem rates. CoreCivic also maintains contracts with various federal, state, and local governmental entities for the housing of offenders in company-owned facilities at fixed per diem rates or monthly fixed rates. These contracts usually contain expiration dates with renewal options ranging from annual to multi-year renewals. Most of these contracts have current terms that require renewal every two to five years. Additionally, most facility management contracts contain clauses that allow the government agency to terminate a contract without cause, and are generally subject to legislative appropriations. CoreCivic generally expects to renew these contracts for periods consistent with the remaining renewal options allowed by the contracts or other reasonable extensions; however, no assurance can be given that such renewals will be obtained. Fixed monthly rate revenue is recorded in the month earned and fixed per diem revenue, including revenue under those contracts that include guaranteed minimum populations, is recorded based on the per diem rate multiplied by the number of offenders housed or guaranteed during the respective period. CoreCivic recognizes any additional management service revenues upon completion of services provided to the customer. Certain of the government agencies also have the authority to audit and investigate CoreCivic’s contracts with them. If the agency determines that CoreCivic has improperly allocated costs to a specific contract or otherwise was unable to perform certain contractual services, CoreCivic may not be reimbursed for those costs and could be required to refund the amount of any such costs that have been reimbursed. Rental revenue is recognized in accordance with ASC 840, “Leases”. In accordance with ASC 840, minimum rental revenue is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the related lease. Leasehold incentives are recognized as a reduction to rental revenue on a straight-line basis over the term of the related lease. Rental revenue associated with expense reimbursements from tenants is recognized in the period that the related expenses are incurred based upon the tenant lease provision. In September 2014, CoreCivic agreed under an expansion of an existing inter-governmental service agreement (“IGSA”) between the city of Eloy, Arizona and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (“ICE”) to provide residential space and services at the South Texas Family Residential Center. The IGSA was further amended in October 2016, as described in Note 5. The IGSA qualifies as a multiple-element arrangement under the guidance in ASC 605, “Revenue Recognition”. CoreCivic evaluates each deliverable in an arrangement to determine whether it represents a separate unit of accounting. A deliverable constitutes a separate unit of accounting when it has standalone value to the customer. ASC 605 requires revenue to be allocated to each unit of accounting based on a selling price hierarchy. The selling price for a deliverable is based on its vendor specific objective evidence (“VSOE”) of selling price, if available, third-party evidence (“TPE”) if VSOE of selling price is not available, or estimated selling price (“ESP”) if neither VSOE of selling price nor TPE is available. CoreCivic establishes VSOE of selling price using the price charged for a deliverable when sold separately. CoreCivic establishes TPE of selling price by evaluating similar products or services in standalone sales to similarly situated customers. CoreCivic establishes ESP based on management judgment considering internal factors such as margin objectives, pricing practices and controls, and market conditions. In arrangements with multiple elements, CoreCivic allocates the transaction price to the individual units of accounting at inception of the arrangement based on their relative selling price. Other revenue consists primarily of ancillary revenues associated with operating correctional, detention and residential reentry facilities, such as commissary, phone, and vending sales, and are recorded in the period the goods and services are provided. Revenues generated from prisoner transportation services for governmental agencies are recorded in the period the inmates have been transported to their destination.
Self-Funded Insurance Reserves	Self-Funded Insurance Reserves CoreCivic is significantly self-insured for employee health, workers’ compensation, automobile liability claims, and general liability claims. As such, CoreCivic’s insurance expense is largely dependent on claims experience and CoreCivic’s ability to control its claims experience. CoreCivic has consistently accrued the estimated liability for employee health insurance based on its history of claims experience and time lag between the incident date and the date the cost is paid by CoreCivic. CoreCivic has accrued the estimated liability for workers’ compensation claims based on an actuarially determined liability, discounted to the net present value of the outstanding liabilities, using a combination of actuarial methods used to project ultimate losses, and the Company’s automobile insurance claims based on estimated development factors on claims incurred. The liability for employee health, workers’ compensation, and automobile insurance includes estimates for both claims incurred and for claims incurred but not reported. CoreCivic records litigation reserves related to general liability matters for which it is probable that a loss has been incurred and the range of such loss can be estimated. These estimates could change in the future.
Income Taxes	Income Taxes CoreCivic began operating as a REIT for federal income tax purposes effective January 1, 2013. As a REIT, the Company generally is not subject to corporate level federal income tax on taxable income it distributes to its stockholders as long as it meets the organizational and operational requirements under the REIT rules. However, certain subsidiaries have made an election with the Company to be treated as TRSs in conjunction with the Company’s REIT election. The TRS elections permit CoreCivic to engage in certain business activities in which the REIT may not engage directly, so long as these activities are conducted in entities that elect to be treated as TRSs under the Internal Revenue Code. A TRS is subject to federal and state income taxes on the income from these activities and therefore, CoreCivic includes a provision for taxes in its consolidated financial statements. Income taxes are accounted for under the provisions of ASC 740, “Income Taxes”. ASC 740 generally requires CoreCivic to record deferred income taxes for the tax effect of differences between book and tax bases of its assets and liabilities. Deferred income taxes reflect the available net operating losses and the net tax effect of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. The effect of a change in tax rates on deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized in the statement of operations in the period that includes the enactment date. Realization of the future tax benefits related to deferred tax assets is dependent on many factors, including CoreCivic’s past earnings history, expected future earnings, the character and jurisdiction of such earnings, unsettled circumstances that, if unfavorably resolved, would adversely affect utilization of its deferred tax assets, carryback and carryforward periods, and tax strategies that could potentially enhance the likelihood of realization of a deferred tax asset. In November 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-17, non-current non-current 2015-17 Income tax contingencies are accounted for under the provisions of ASC 740. ASC 740 prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. The guidance prescribed in ASC 740 establishes a recognition threshold of more likely than not that a tax position will be sustained upon examination. The measurement attribute requires that a tax position be measured at the largest amount of benefit that is greater than 50% likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement.
Foreign Currency Transactions	Foreign Currency Transactions CoreCivic has extended a working capital loan to Agecroft Prison Management, Ltd. (“APM”), the operator of a correctional facility in Salford, England previously owned by a subsidiary of CoreCivic. The working capital loan is denominated in British pounds; consequently, CoreCivic adjusts these receivables to the current exchange rate at each balance sheet date and recognizes the unrealized currency gain or loss in current period earnings. See Note 7 for further discussion of CoreCivic’s relationship with APM.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments	Fair Value of Financial Instruments To meet the reporting requirements of ASC 825, “Financial Instruments”, regarding fair value of financial instruments, CoreCivic calculates the estimated fair value of financial instruments using market interest rates, quoted market prices of similar instruments, or discounted cash flow techniques with observable Level 1 inputs for publicly traded debt and Level 2 inputs for all other financial instruments, as defined in ASC 820, “Fair Value Measurement”. At December 31, 2016 and 2015, there were no material differences between the carrying amounts and the estimated fair values of CoreCivic’s financial instruments, other than as follows (in thousands): December 31, 2016 2015 Carrying Fair Value Carrying Fair Value Investment in direct financing lease $ 684 $ 694 $ 3,223 $ 3,408 Note receivable from APM $ 2,920 $ 4,647 $ 3,504 $ 5,864 Debt $ (1,455,000 ) $ (1,459,625 ) $ (1,464,000 ) $ (1,452,719 )
Use of Estimates in Preparation of Financial Statements	Use of Estimates in Preparation of Financial Statements The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities, at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates and those differences could be material.
Concentration of Credit Risks	Concentration of Credit Risks CoreCivic’s credit risks relate primarily to cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, accounts receivable, and an investment in a direct financing lease. Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash are primarily held in bank accounts and overnight investments. CoreCivic maintains deposits of cash in excess of federally insured limits with certain financial institutions. CoreCivic’s accounts receivable and investment in direct financing lease represent amounts due primarily from governmental agencies. CoreCivic’s financial instruments are subject to the possibility of loss in carrying value as a result of either the failure of other parties to perform according to their contractual obligations or changes in market prices that make the instruments less valuable. CoreCivic derives its revenues primarily from amounts earned under federal, state, and local government contracts. For each of the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014, federal correctional and detention authorities represented 52%, 51%, and 44%, respectively, of CoreCivic’s total revenue. Federal correctional and detention authorities consist primarily of the Federal Bureau of Prisons (“BOP”), the United States Marshals Service (“USMS”), and ICE. The BOP accounted for 9%, 11%, and 13% of total revenue for 2016, 2015, and 2014, respectively. The USMS accounted for 15%, 16%, and 17% of total revenue for 2016, 2015, and 2014, respectively. ICE accounted for 28%, 24%, and 13% of total revenue for 2016, 2015, and 2014, respectively, with the increases in 2016 and 2015 resulting in part from the contract at the South Texas Family Residential Center, as further described in Note 5. These federal customers have management contracts at facilities CoreCivic owns and at facilities CoreCivic manages but does not own. State revenues from contracts at correctional, detention, and residential reentry facilities that CoreCivic operates represented 38%, 40%, and 46% of total revenue during the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014, respectively. Approximately 6%, 10%, and 12% of total revenue for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014, respectively, was generated from the State of California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (the “CDCR”) in facilities housing inmates outside the state of California. No other customer generated more than 10% of total revenue during 2016, 2015, or 2014. Although the revenue generated from each of these agencies is derived from numerous management contracts, the loss of one or more of such contracts could have a material adverse impact on CoreCivic’s financial condition and results of operations.
Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation	Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation Restricted Stock and Units CoreCivic accounts for restricted stock-based compensation under the recognition and measurement principles of ASC 718, “Compensation-Stock Compensation”. CoreCivic amortizes the fair market value as of the grant date of restricted stock and unit awards over the vesting period using the straight-line method. The fair market value of performance-based restricted stock units is amortized over the vesting period as long as CoreCivic expects to meet the performance criteria. If achievement of the performance criteria becomes improbable, an adjustment is made to reverse the expense previously recognized. Stock Options CoreCivic’s stock option plans are described more fully in Note 12. CoreCivic accounts for those plans under the recognition and measurement principles of ASC 718. All options granted under those plans had an exercise price equal to the market value of the underlying common stock on the date of grant.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements	Recent Accounting Pronouncements In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, 2014-09 2014-09 In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, 2016-02 2016-02 In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-09, 2016-09 2016-09 In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-01, 2017-01 2017-01 In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, two-step 2017-04

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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Schedule of Useful Life of Property and Equipment	Useful lives for property and equipment are as follows: Land improvements 5 – 20 years Buildings and improvements 5 – 50 years Equipment and software 3 – 10 years Office furniture and fixtures 5 years
Schedule of Financial Instruments Having Difference Between Carrying Amount and Fair Value	At December 31, 2016 and 2015, there were no material differences between the carrying amounts and the estimated fair values of CoreCivic’s financial instruments, other than as follows (in thousands): December 31, 2016 2015 Carrying Fair Value Carrying Fair Value Investment in direct financing lease $ 684 $ 694 $ 3,223 $ 3,408 Note receivable from APM $ 2,920 $ 4,647 $ 3,504 $ 5,864 Debt $ (1,455,000 ) $ (1,459,625 ) $ (1,464,000 ) $ (1,452,719 )

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT (Tables)

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Property and Equipment	Property and equipment, at cost, consists of the following (in thousands): December 31, 2016 2015 Land and improvements $ 234,862 $ 207,405 Buildings and improvements 3,509,825 3,443,791 Equipment and software 379,811 360,168 Office furniture and fixtures 35,651 35,018 Construction in progress 29,831 30,401 4,189,980 4,076,783 Less: Accumulated depreciation (1,352,323 ) (1,193,723 ) $ 2,837,657 $ 2,883,060
Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Payments	Future minimum lease payments as of December 31, 2016 under these and other operating leases, inclusive of $242.3 million of payments expected to be made under the cancelable lease at the South Texas facility, are as follows (in thousands): 2017 $ 51,397 2018 51,413 2019 51,423 2020 51,510 2021 39,550 Thereafter 290

REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS (Table

REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Summary of Idled Facilities and Respective Carrying Values	The following table summarizes each of the idled facilities and their respective carrying values, excluding equipment and other assets that could generally be transferred and used at other facilities CoreCivic owns without significant cost (dollars in thousands): Design Date Net Carrying Values at December 31, Facility Capacity Idled 2016 2015 Prairie Correctional Facility 1,600 2010 $ 17,071 $ 17,961 Huerfano County Correctional Center 752 2010 17,542 18,276 Diamondback Correctional Facility 2,160 2010 41,539 43,030 Southeast Kentucky Correctional Facility (1) 656 2012 22,618 23,270 Marion Adjustment Center 826 2013 12,135 12,536 Lee Adjustment Center 816 2015 10,342 10,840 Kit Carson Correctional Center 1,488 2016 58,819 60,039 8,298 $ 180,066 $ 185,952 (1) Formerly known as the Otter Creek Correctional Center.

BUSINESS COMBINATIONS (Tables)

BUSINESS COMBINATIONS (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Avalon Correctional Services, Inc
Business Combination Purchase Price Allocation	In allocating the purchase price for the transaction, CoreCivic recorded the following (in millions): Property and equipment $ 119.2 Intangible assets 18.5 Total identifiable assets 137.7 Goodwill 19.8 Total consideration $ 157.5
Correctional Management, Inc
Business Combination Purchase Price Allocation	In allocating the purchase price for the transaction, CoreCivic recorded the following (in millions): Tangible current assets and liabilities, net $ 1.0 Property and equipment 29.2 Intangible assets 1.5 Total identifiable assets 31.7 Goodwill 3.3 Total consideration $ 35.0

OTHER ASSETS (Tables)

OTHER ASSETS (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Schedule of Other Assets	Other assets consist of the following (in thousands): December 31, 2016 2015 Debt issuance costs, less accumulated amortization of $1,633 and $542, respectively $ 3,526 $ 4,879 Intangible lease value, less accumulated amortization of $4,990 and $3,118, respectively 36,598 37,430 Other intangible assets, less accumulated amortization of $1,421 and $363, respectively 4,434 4,191 Deferred leasing costs 7,380 8,021 Notes receivable, net 5,858 7,743 Cash equivalents and cash surrender value of life insurance held in Rabbi trust 13,110 16,946 Deposits 2,117 2,020 Straight-line rent receivable 9,229 3,324 Other 532 150 $ 82,784 $ 84,704
Estimated Amortization Expense Related to Intangible Assets	As of December 31, 2016, the estimated amortization expense related to intangible assets for each of the next five years is as follows (in thousands): 2017 $ 3,010 2018 3,010 2019 2,718 2020 2,181 2021 1,483

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE, ACCRUED EXP35

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE, ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Schedule of Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses	Accounts payable and accrued expenses consist of the following (in thousands): December 31, 2016 2015 Trade accounts payable $ 49,866 $ 72,689 Accrued salaries and wages 29,766 28,871 Accrued dividends 51,496 65,232 Accrued workers’ compensation and auto liability 6,652 6,978 Accrued litigation 9,290 4,176 Accrued employee medical insurance 8,413 7,911 Accrued property taxes 27,707 24,796 Accrued interest 9,526 9,780 Deferred revenue 14,332 31,844 Construction payable 7,845 8,483 Lease financing obligation 11,785 19,775 Other 33,429 37,140 $ 260,107 $ 317,675
Other Long Term Liabilities	Other long-term liabilities consist of the following (in thousands): December 31, 2016 2015 Intangible lease liability $ 6,578 $ 6,965 Accrued workers’ compensation 14,726 15,188 Accrued deferred compensation 9,850 13,253 Lease financing obligation 18,832 21,047 Other 1,856 1,856 $ 51,842 $ 58,309

DEBT (Tables)

DEBT (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Schedule Of Debt Outstanding	Debt outstanding consists of the following (in thousands): December 31, 2016 2015 $900.0 Million Revolving Credit Facility, principal due at maturity in July 2020; interest payable periodically at variable interest rates. The weighted average rate at December 31, 2016 and 2015 was 2.2% and 1.9%, respectively. $ 435,000 $ 439,000 Term Loan, scheduled principal payments through maturity in July 2020; interest payable periodically at variable interest rates. The rate at December 31, 2016 and 2015 was 2.3% and 2.0%, respectively. Unamortized debt issuance costs amounted to $0.4 million and $0.6 million at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. 95,000 100,000 4.625% Senior Notes, principal due at maturity in May 2023; interest payable semi-annually in May and November at 4.625%. Unamortized debt issuance costs amounted to $3.9 million and $4.5 million at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. 350,000 350,000 4.125% Senior Notes, principal due at maturity in April 2020; interest payable semi-annually in April and October at 4.125%. Unamortized debt issuance costs amounted to $2.7 million and $3.5 million at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. 325,000 325,000 5.0% Senior Notes, principal due at maturity in October 2022; interest payable semi-annually in April and October at 5.0%. Unamortized debt issuance costs amounted to $2.8 million and $3.3 million at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. 250,000 250,000 Total debt 1,455,000 1,464,000 Unamortized debt issuance costs (9,831 ) (11,923 ) Current portion of long-term debt (10,000 ) (5,000 ) Long-term debt, net $ 1,435,169 $ 1,447,077
Schedule of Principal Payments	Scheduled principal payments as of December 31, 2016 for the next five years and thereafter were as follows (in thousands): 2017 $ 10,000 2018 10,000 2019 15,000 2020 820,000 2021 — Thereafter 600,000 Total debt $ 1,455,000

INCOME TAXES (Tables)

INCOME TAXES (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Components of Income Tax Expense	Income tax expense is comprised of the following components (in thousands): For the Years Ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 Current income tax expense Federal $ 10,181 $ 2,519 $ 9,326 State 1,983 136 828 12,164 2,655 10,154 Deferred income tax expense (benefit) Federal (3,400 ) 5,589 (2,280 ) State (511 ) 117 (931 ) (3,911 ) 5,706 (3,211 ) Income tax expense $ 8,253 $ 8,361 $ 6,943
Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities	Significant components of CoreCivic’s deferred tax assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, are as follows (in thousands): December 31, 2016 2015 Noncurrent deferred tax assets: Asset reserves and liabilities not yet deductible for tax $ 29,198 $ 28,589 Tax over book basis of certain assets 866 893 Net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards 5,487 5,287 Intangible contract value 2,570 2,717 Other 346 460 Total noncurrent deferred tax assets 38,467 37,946 Less valuation allowance (3,436 ) (3,780 ) Total noncurrent deferred tax assets 35,031 34,166 Noncurrent deferred tax liabilities: Book over tax basis of certain assets (9,386 ) (15,238 ) Intangible lease value (8,368 ) (8,862 ) Other (3,542 ) (242 ) Total noncurrent deferred tax liabilities (21,296 ) (24,342 ) Net total noncurrent deferred tax assets $ 13,735 $ 9,824
Reconciliation of Income Tax Provision at Statutory Income Tax Rate and Effective Tax Rate	A reconciliation of the income tax provision at the statutory income tax rate and the effective tax rate as a percentage of income from continuing operations before income taxes for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014 is as follows: 2016 2015 2014 Statutory federal rate 35.0 % 35.0 % 35.0 % Dividends paid deduction (32.5 ) (31.9 ) (31.1 ) State taxes, net of federal tax benefit 1.1 0.9 0.8 Permanent differences 0.3 0.4 0.1 Other items, net (0.3 ) (0.8 ) (1.4 ) 3.6 % 3.6 % 3.4 %

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Tables)

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Tax Characterization of Dividends per Share on Common Shares	The tax characterization of dividends per share on common shares as reported to stockholders was as follows for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014: Declaration Date Record Date Payable Date Ordinary Return of Total February 20, 2014 April 2, 2014 April 15, 2014 0.51 (1) — $ 0.51 May 15, 2014 July 2, 2014 July 15, 2014 0.51 (1) — $ 0.51 August 14, 2014 October 2, 2014 October 15, 2014 0.51 (1) — $ 0.51 December 11, 2014 January 2, 2015 January 15, 2015 0.382836 (2) 0.127164 $ 0.51 February 20, 2015 April 2, 2015 April 15, 2015 0.405355 (3) 0.134645 $ 0.54 May 14, 2015 July 2, 2015 July 15, 2015 0.405355 (3) 0.134645 $ 0.54 August 13, 2015 October 2, 2015 October 15, 2015 0.405355 (3) 0.134645 $ 0.54 December 10, 2015 January 4, 2016 January 15, 2016 0.487167 (4) 0.052833 $ 0.54 February 19, 2016 April 1, 2016 April 15, 2016 0.487167 (4) 0.052833 $ 0.54 May 12, 2016 July 1, 2016 July 15, 2016 0.487167 (4) 0.052833 $ 0.54 August 11, 2016 October 3, 2016 October 17, 2016 0.487167 (4) 0.052833 $ 0.54 December 8, 2016 January 3, 2017 January 13, 2017 — (5) — (5) $ 0.42 (1) $0.076573 of this amount constitutes a “Qualified Dividend”, as defined by the IRS. (2) $0.048357 of this amount constitutes a “Qualified Dividend”, as defined by the IRS. (3) $0.051202 of this amount constitutes a “Qualified Dividend”, as defined by the IRS. (4) $0.030979 of this amount constitutes a “Qualified Dividend”, as defined by the IRS. (5) Taxable in 2017.
Summary of Nonvested Restricted Common Stock Transactions	Nonvested restricted common stock transactions as of December 31, 2016 and for the year then ended are summarized below (in thousands, except per share amounts). Shares of restricted Weighted average Nonvested at December 31, 2015 975 $ 36.65 Granted 635 $ 29.08 Cancelled (152 ) $ 31.53 Vested (414 ) $ 36.52 Nonvested at December 31, 2016 1,044 $ 32.84
Summary of Stock Option Transactions Relating to Non-Qualified Stock Option Plans	Stock option transactions relating to CoreCivic’s non-qualified No. of Weighted- Weighted- Average Aggregate Outstanding at December 31, 2015 1,467 $ 20.37 Granted — — Exercised (140 ) 18.81 Cancelled — — Outstanding at December 31, 2016 1,327 $ 20.53 3.2 $ 5,442 Exercisable at December 31, 2016 1,327 $ 20.53 3.2 $ 5,442
Summary of Nonvested Stock Option Transactions Relating to Non-Qualified Stock Option Plans	Nonvested stock option transactions relating to CoreCivic’s non-qualified Number of Weighted Nonvested at December 31, 2015 51 $ 6.50 Granted — $ — Cancelled — $ — Vested (51 ) $ 6.50 Nonvested at December 31, 2016 — $ —

EARNINGS PER SHARE (Tables)

EARNINGS PER SHARE (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Schedule of Calculation of Numerator and Denominator in Earnings Per Share	A reconciliation of the numerator and denominator of the basic earnings per share computation to the numerator and denominator of the diluted earnings per share computation is as follows (in thousands, except per share data): For the Years Ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 NUMERATOR Basic: Net income $ 219,919 $ 221,854 $ 195,022 Diluted: Net income $ 219,919 $ 221,854 $ 195,022 DENOMINATOR Basic: Weighted average common shares outstanding 117,384 116,949 116,109 Diluted: Weighted average common shares outstanding 117,384 116,949 116,109 Effect of dilutive securities: Stock options 306 631 895 Restricted stock-based awards 101 205 308 Weighted average shares and assumed conversions 117,791 117,785 117,312 BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE $ 1.87 $ 1.90 $ 1.68 DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE $ 1.87 $ 1.88 $ 1.66

SEGMENT REPORTING (Tables)

SEGMENT REPORTING (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Schedule of Revenue and Net Operating Income of Owned and Managed and the Managed-Only Facilities and Reconciliation to CoreCivic's Operating Income	The revenue and net operating income for the owned and managed and the managed-only facilities and a reconciliation to CoreCivic’s operating income is as follows for the three years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014 (in thousands): For the Years Ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 Revenue: Owned and managed $ 1,603,671 $ 1,543,750 $ 1,379,986 Managed-only 205,420 211,995 232,685 Total management revenue 1,809,091 1,755,745 1,612,671 Operating expenses: Owned and managed 1,068,031 1,038,070 928,857 Managed-only 183,643 190,010 207,355 Total operating expenses 1,251,674 1,228,080 1,136,212 Facility net operating income Owned and managed 535,640 505,680 451,129 Managed-only 21,777 21,985 25,330 Total facility net operating income 557,417 527,665 476,459 Other revenue (expense): Rental and other revenue 40,694 37,342 34,196 Other operating expense (23,912 ) (28,048 ) (19,923 ) General and administrative (107,027 ) (103,936 ) (106,429 ) Depreciation and amortization (166,746 ) (151,514 ) (113,925 ) Restructuring charges (4,010 ) — — Asset impairments — (955 ) (30,082 ) Operating income $ 296,416 $ 280,554 $ 240,296
Summary of Capital Expenditures Including Accrued Amounts	The following table summarizes capital expenditures including accrued amounts for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014 (in thousands): For the Years Ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 Capital expenditures: Owned and managed $ 108,241 $ 382,781 $ 246,333 Managed-only 5,749 4,049 3,171 Corporate and other 20,541 28,611 13,056 Total capital expenditures $ 134,531 $ 415,441 $ 262,560
Schedule of Total Assets	The total assets are as follows (in thousands): December 31, 2016 2015 Assets: Owned and managed $ 2,841,799 $ 2,966,762 Managed-only 62,292 54,491 Corporate and other 367,513 334,765 Total assets $ 3,271,604 $ 3,356,018

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING FINAN41

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF CORECIVIC AND SUBSIDIARIES (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET As of December 31, 2016 (in thousands) Parent Combined Consolidating Total ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents $ 11,378 $ 26,333 $ — $ 37,711 Accounts receivable, net of allowance 237,495 270,952 (278,562 ) 229,885 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 7,582 30,123 (6,477 ) 31,228 Total current assets 256,455 327,408 (285,039 ) 298,824 Property and equipment, net 2,493,025 344,632 — 2,837,657 Restricted cash 218 — — 218 Goodwill 23,231 15,155 — 38,386 Non-current — 14,056 (321 ) 13,735 Other assets 339,173 57,873 (314,262 ) 82,784 Total assets $ 3,112,102 $ 759,124 $ (599,622 ) $ 3,271,604 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 203,074 $ 342,072 $ (285,039 ) $ 260,107 Income taxes payable 1,850 236 — 2,086 Current portion of long-term debt 10,000 — — 10,000 Total current liabilities 214,924 342,308 (285,039 ) 272,193 Long-term debt, net 1,436,186 113,983 (115,000 ) 1,435,169 Non-current 321 — (321 ) — Deferred revenue — 53,437 — 53,437 Other liabilities 1,708 50,134 — 51,842 Total liabilities 1,653,139 559,862 (400,360 ) 1,812,641 Total stockholders’ equity 1,458,963 199,262 (199,262 ) 1,458,963 Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 3,112,102 $ 759,124 $ (599,622 ) $ 3,271,604 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET As of December 31, 2015 (in thousands) Parent Combined Consolidating Total ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents $ 15,666 $ 49,625 $ — $ 65,291 Restricted cash 637 240 — 877 Accounts receivable, net of allowance 300,632 159,286 (225,462 ) 234,456 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 3,760 43,706 (6,032 ) 41,434 Total current assets 320,695 252,857 (231,494 ) 342,058 Property and equipment, net 2,526,278 356,782 — 2,883,060 Restricted cash 131 — — 131 Investment in direct financing lease 684 — — 684 Goodwill 20,402 15,155 — 35,557 Non-current — 10,217 (393 ) 9,824 Other assets 241,510 57,120 (213,926 ) 84,704 Total assets $ 3,109,700 $ 692,131 $ (445,813 ) $ 3,356,018 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 191,600 $ 357,569 $ (231,494 ) $ 317,675 Income taxes payable — 1,920 — 1,920 Current portion of long-term debt 5,000 — — 5,000 Total current liabilities 196,600 359,489 (231,494 ) 324,595 Long-term debt, net 1,448,316 113,761 (115,000 ) 1,447,077 Non-current 393 — (393 ) — Deferred revenue — 63,289 — 63,289 Other liabilities 1,643 56,666 — 58,309 Total liabilities 1,646,952 593,205 (346,887 ) 1,893,270 Total stockholders’ equity 1,462,748 98,926 (98,926 ) 1,462,748 Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 3,109,700 $ 692,131 $ (445,813 ) $ 3,356,018
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS For the year ended December 31, 2016 (in thousands) Parent Combined Consolidating Total REVENUES $ 1,182,765 $ 1,542,231 $ (875,211 ) $ 1,849,785 EXPENSES: Operating 904,750 1,246,047 (875,211 ) 1,275,586 General and administrative 35,440 71,587 — 107,027 Depreciation and amortization 84,842 81,904 — 166,746 Restructuring charges 197 3,813 — 4,010 1,025,229 1,403,351 (875,211 ) 1,553,369 OPERATING INCOME 157,536 138,880 — 296,416 OTHER (INCOME) EXPENSE: Interest expense, net 51,928 15,827 — 67,755 Other (income) expense 995 (548 ) 42 489 52,923 15,279 42 68,244 INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES 104,613 123,601 (42 ) 228,172 Income tax expense (1,896 ) (6,357 ) — (8,253 ) INCOME BEFORE EQUITY IN SUBSIDIARIES 102,717 117,244 (42 ) 219,919 Income from equity in subsidiaries 117,202 — (117,202 ) — NET INCOME $ 219,919 $ 117,244 $ (117,244 ) $ 219,919 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS For the year ended December 31, 2015 (in thousands) Parent Combined Consolidating Total REVENUES $ 1,184,878 $ 1,469,105 $ (860,896 ) $ 1,793,087 EXPENSES: Operating 889,203 1,227,821 (860,896 ) 1,256,128 General and administrative 33,248 70,688 — 103,936 Depreciation and amortization 82,745 68,769 — 151,514 Asset impairments — 955 — 955 1,005,196 1,368,233 (860,896 ) 1,512,533 OPERATING INCOME 179,682 100,872 — 280,554 OTHER (INCOME) EXPENSE: Interest expense, net 35,919 13,777 — 49,696 Expenses associated with debt refinancing transactions 701 — — 701 Other (income) expense 232 (414 ) 124 (58 ) 36,852 13,363 124 50,339 INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES 142,830 87,509 (124 ) 230,215 Income tax expense (1,541 ) (6,820 ) — (8,361 ) INCOME BEFORE EQUITY IN SUBSIDIARIES 141,289 80,689 (124 ) 221,854 Income from equity in subsidiaries 80,565 — (80,565 ) — NET INCOME $ 221,854 $ 80,689 $ (80,689 ) $ 221,854 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS For the year ended December 31, 2014 (in thousands) Parent Combined Consolidating Total REVENUES $ 1,250,199 $ 1,268,654 $ (871,986 ) $ 1,646,867 EXPENSES: Operating 896,470 1,131,651 (871,986 ) 1,156,135 General and administrative 33,508 72,921 — 106,429 Depreciation and amortization 80,820 33,105 — 113,925 Asset impairments 29,915 167 — 30,082 1,040,713 1,237,844 (871,986 ) 1,406,571 OPERATING INCOME 209,486 30,810 — 240,296 OTHER (INCOME) EXPENSE: Interest expense, net 35,138 4,397 — 39,535 Other (income) expense 302 (786 ) (720 ) (1,204 ) 35,440 3,611 (720 ) 38,331 INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES 174,046 27,199 720 201,965 Income tax expense (552 ) (6,391 ) — (6,943 ) INCOME BEFORE EQUITY IN SUBSIDIARIES 173,494 20,808 720 195,022 Income from equity in subsidiaries 21,528 — (21,528 ) — NET INCOME $ 195,022 $ 20,808 $ (20,808 ) $ 195,022
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS For the year ended December 31, 2016 (in thousands) Parent Combined Consolidating And Other Total Net cash provided by operating activities $ 295,366 $ 80,007 $ — $ 375,373 Net cash used in investing activities (19,317 ) (69,571 ) (33,300 ) (122,188 ) Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities (280,337 ) (33,728 ) 33,300 (280,765 ) Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (4,288 ) (23,292 ) — (27,580 ) CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of year 15,666 49,625 — 65,291 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of year $ 11,378 $ 26,333 $ — $ 37,711 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS For the year ended December 31, 2015 (in thousands) Parent Combined Consolidating And Other Total Net cash provided by operating activities $ 102,371 $ 297,427 $ — $ 399,798 Net cash used in investing activities (93,891 ) (212,215 ) (103,175 ) (409,281 ) Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities (5,151 ) (97,643 ) 103,175 381 Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents 3,329 (12,431 ) — (9,102 ) CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of year 12,337 62,056 — 74,393 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of year $ 15,666 $ 49,625 $ — $ 65,291 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS For the year ended December 31, 2014 (in thousands) Parent Combined Consolidating And Other Total Net cash provided by operating activities $ 296,087 $ 127,494 $ — $ 423,581 Net cash used in investing activities (73,404 ) (102,337 ) (21,146 ) (196,887 ) Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities (241,993 ) (9,373 ) 21,146 (230,220 ) Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents (19,310 ) 15,784 — (3,526 ) CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of year 31,647 46,272 — 77,919 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of year $ 12,337 $ 62,056 $ — $ 74,393

SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL 42

SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Schedule of Selected Quarterly Financial Information	Selected quarterly financial information for each of the quarters in the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 is as follows (in thousands, except per share data): March 31, 2016 June 30, September 30, December 31, Revenue $ 447,385 $ 463,331 $ 474,935 $ 464,134 Operating income 64,928 77,176 73,953 80,359 Net income 46,307 57,583 55,340 60,689 Basic earnings per share: Net income $ 0.39 $ 0.49 $ 0.47 $ 0.52 Diluted earnings per share: Net income $ 0.39 $ 0.49 $ 0.47 $ 0.52 March 31, 2015 June 30, September 30, December 31, Revenue $ 426,000 $ 459,295 $ 459,957 $ 447,835 Operating income 68,826 79,753 65,436 66,539 Net income 57,277 65,303 50,676 48,598 Basic earnings per share: Net income $ 0.49 $ 0.56 $ 0.43 $ 0.41 Diluted earnings per share: Net income $ 0.49 $ 0.55 $ 0.43 $ 0.41

Organization and Operations - A

Organization and Operations - Additional Information (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016BedFacilityStateBusiness	Jun. 10, 2016Bed	Aug. 27, 2015Bed
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Line Items]
Number of facilities owned by government partners, managed	11
Number of beds at the facility | Bed	89,700	112	600
Number of states in which company facilities are located | State	20
Number of business offerings | Business	3
Correctional And Detention Facility
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Line Items]
Number of facilities owned by government partners, managed	11
Number of facilities owned or controlled by company	49
Residential Reentry Facility
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Line Items]
Number of facilities owned or controlled by company	25

Summary of Significant Accoun44

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Organization And Operations [Line Items]
Accounts receivable, net of allowances for doubtful accounts	$ 229,885	$ 234,456
Accounts receivable, allowances for doubtful accounts	$ 1,580	$ 459
Percentage of likelihood required for a tax position to be measured	50.00%
Government Contracts Concentration Risk | Sales Revenue, Net | Federal Correctional And Detention Authorities
Organization And Operations [Line Items]
Percentage of revenues generated from government management contracts	52.00%	51.00%	44.00%
Government Contracts Concentration Risk | Sales Revenue, Net | Federal Bureau Of Prisons
Organization And Operations [Line Items]
Percentage of revenues generated from government management contracts	9.00%	11.00%	13.00%
Government Contracts Concentration Risk | Sales Revenue, Net | United States Marshals Service
Organization And Operations [Line Items]
Percentage of revenues generated from government management contracts	15.00%	16.00%	17.00%
Government Contracts Concentration Risk | Sales Revenue, Net | United States Immigration And Customs Enforcement
Organization And Operations [Line Items]
Percentage of revenues generated from government management contracts	28.00%	24.00%	13.00%
Government Contracts Concentration Risk | Sales Revenue, Net | State Correctional Authorities
Organization And Operations [Line Items]
Percentage of revenues generated from government management contracts	38.00%	40.00%	46.00%
Government Contracts Concentration Risk | Sales Revenue, Net | State of California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
Organization And Operations [Line Items]
Percentage of revenues generated from government management contracts	6.00%	10.00%	12.00%
Minimum
Organization And Operations [Line Items]
Renewal of contract terms	2 years
Maximum
Organization And Operations [Line Items]
Renewal of contract terms	5 years

Schedule of Useful Life of Prop

Schedule of Useful Life of Property and Equipment (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Land Improvements | Minimum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Average number of useful life in years	5 years
Land Improvements | Maximum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Average number of useful life in years	20 years
Building and Improvements | Minimum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Average number of useful life in years	5 years
Building and Improvements | Maximum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Average number of useful life in years	50 years
Equipment And Software | Minimum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Average number of useful life in years	3 years
Equipment And Software | Maximum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Average number of useful life in years	10 years
Office Furniture and Fixtures
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Average number of useful life in years	5 years

Schedule of Financial Instrumen

Schedule of Financial Instruments Having Difference Between Carrying Amount and Fair Value (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Investment in direct financing lease, Carrying Amount	$ 684	$ 3,223
Note receivable from APM, Carrying Amount	2,920	3,504
Debt, Carrying Amount	(1,455,000)	(1,464,000)
Investment in direct financing lease, Fair Value	694	3,408
Note receivable from APM, Fair Value	4,647	5,864
Debt, Fair Value	$ (1,459,625)	$ (1,452,719)

Goodwill - Additional Informati

Goodwill - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Line Items]
Establishment of goodwill		This goodwill was established in connection with the acquisitions of Correctional Management, Inc. ("CMI") in the second quarter of 2016 and Avalon Correctional Services, Inc. ("Avalon") in the fourth quarter of 2015, both as further described in Note 6, the acquisition of Correctional Alternatives, Inc. ("CAI") during 2013, and the acquisitions of two service companies during 2000.
Goodwill		$ 38,386,000	$ 35,557,000
Goodwill impairment charges		$ 0
Winn Correctional Center
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Line Items]
Goodwill impairment charges	$ 1,000,000

Property and Equipment - Additi

Property and Equipment - Additional Information (Detail)	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)FacilityPropertyBuilding	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2014USD ($)
Number of real estate properties owned | Property		76
Number of correctional and detention facilities | Facility		49
Number of real estate properties leased | Facility		8
Number of corporate office buildings | Building		2
Number of facilities owned by government partners, managed | Facility		11
Number of residential reentry facilities | Facility		25
Interest capitalization cost on construction in progress		$ 600,000	$ 5,500,000	$ 2,500,000
Depreciation expense		$ 165,800,000	151,400,000	114,000,000
Number of facilities subject to options | Facility		11
Number of facilities subject to options that are constructed on land which is leased from governmental agency | Facility		1
Ground Lease expiration year		2,017
Expenses incurred on lease property		$ 103,000,000	$ 85,900,000	$ 9,100,000
Purchase price paid for real property in addition to bonds value	$ 100
ICE
Agreement notice period for termination		60 days
Third Party Lessor
Period to reach an agreement for continued use of facility from termination date		90 days
Lease termination penalty		$ 10,000,000
Payment amount					$ 70,000,000
Third Party Lessor | Preexisting Cottages
Operating lease term		4 months
South Texas Family Residential Center
Payments expected to be made under the cancelable lease		$ 242,300,000
Declining to zero by October 2020 | Third Party Lessor
Lease termination penalty		$ 0
Correctional And Detention Facility
Number of real estate properties leased | Facility		3
Residential Reentry Facility
Number of real estate properties leased | Facility		5
Elizabeth Detention Center
Operating lease, expiration date		Jun. 30, 2022
San Diego Correctional Facility
Operating lease, expiration date		Dec. 31, 2015
Development Authority Of Telfair County
Percentage of property tax abatement	90.00%
Percentage of property tax abatement, decrease in percentage	(10.00%)
Number of years of tax abatement	9 years
Principal amount of bond issued	$ 15,000,000

Property and Equipment (Detail)

Property and Equipment (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Land and improvements	$ 234,862	$ 207,405
Buildings and improvements	3,509,825	3,443,791
Equipment and software	379,811	360,168
Office furniture and fixtures	35,651	35,018
Construction in progress	29,831	30,401
Property and equipment, gross	4,189,980	4,076,783
Less: Accumulated depreciation	(1,352,323)	(1,193,723)
Property, and Equipment, total	$ 2,837,657	$ 2,883,060

Schedule of Future Minimum Leas

Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Payments (Detail) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
Leases Future Minimum Payments [Line Items]
2,017	$ 51,397
2,018	51,413
2,019	51,423
2,020	51,510
2,021	39,550
Thereafter	$ 290

Real Estate Transactions - Addi

Real Estate Transactions - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Thousands	Oct. 31, 2016Person	Jul. 18, 2016OptionPerson	Jun. 10, 2016USD ($)Bed	Aug. 27, 2015USD ($)BedFacility	Oct. 31, 2016	May 31, 2016USD ($)Bed	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)BedPerson	Sep. 30, 2014USD ($)Facility	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)Bed	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)BedFacility	Jun. 30, 2016USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)Bed	Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2015USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)Installment	Sep. 30, 2014USD ($)Facility	Jun. 30, 2014USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)BedPersonBusiness-Combination	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)Bed	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)	Jul. 29, 2016Bed	Apr. 30, 2016Bed	Mar. 31, 2014USD ($)
Facility Activations Developments And Closures [Line Items]
Number of beds at the facility | Bed			112	600					89,700											89,700
Deferred Revenue - Noncurrent							$ 63,289		$ 53,437				$ 63,289							$ 53,437	$ 63,289
Revenue									464,134	$ 474,935	$ 463,331	$ 447,385	447,835	$ 459,957	$ 459,295	$ 426,000				1,849,785	1,793,087	$ 1,646,867
Expenditures for facility development and expansions																				41,816	164,880	85,791
Amount invested to acquire property							30,401		$ 29,831				30,401							29,831	30,401
Consideration paid				$ 13,800
Purchase price, net tangible assets			$ 7,400	13,400
Purchase price, identifiable intangible assets			$ 300	$ 400
Number of facilities acquired | Facility				4
Lease expiration date			2020-06	2019-07
Lease extension period			5 years	5 years
Payment made to acquire residential reentry facility			$ 7,700
Operating Expense																				1,275,586	1,256,128	1,156,135
Asset impairments																					955	30,082
CAI - Boston Avenue | New Contracts
Facility Activations Developments And Closures [Line Items]
Lease expiration date		Jun. 30, 2018
Operating leases agreement renewal term		1 year
Number of one-year renewal options | Option		3
Lease agreement commencing date		Aug. 1, 2016
CAI-Ocean View
Facility Activations Developments And Closures [Line Items]
Number of beds at the facility | Bed																								483
Idle Facilities
Facility Activations Developments And Closures [Line Items]
Operating Expense																				$ 8,500	$ 7,300	6,500
Trousdale Turner Correctional Center
Facility Activations Developments And Closures [Line Items]
Number of beds at the facility | Bed									2,552											2,552
Number of inmates | Person																				2,300
Percentage of guaranteed occupancy under management contract																					90.00%
Amount invested to acquire property							144,000						144,000								$ 144,000
Oklahoma Department Of Corrections
Facility Activations Developments And Closures [Line Items]
Number of beds at the facility | Bed						2,400
Operating leases agreement renewal term						2 years
Lease agreement commencing date						Jul. 1, 2016
Lease term						5 years
Average annual rent						$ 7,300
Annual rent year five						$ 12,000
Cibola County Corrections Center
Facility Activations Developments And Closures [Line Items]
Number of beds at the facility | Bed																							1,129
Net carrying value									$ 29,400											$ 29,400
Cibola County Corrections Center | ICE | New Contracts
Facility Activations Developments And Closures [Line Items]
Contract term	5 years
Kit Carson Correctional Center
Facility Activations Developments And Closures [Line Items]
Number of beds at the facility | Bed									1,488	1,488										1,488
Net carrying value							60,039		$ 58,819				60,039							$ 58,819	60,039
Number of facilities inmates were transferred to | Facility										2
Queensgate Correctional And Mineral Wells Pre Parole Transfer Facility
Facility Activations Developments And Closures [Line Items]
Net carrying value								$ 28,800										$ 28,800
Asset impairments																	$ 27,800
Houston Educational Facility
Facility Activations Developments And Closures [Line Items]
Net carrying value																									$ 6,400
Asset impairments																			$ 2,200
Offer from third party								$ 4,500										$ 4,500
Sale, closing date																		2014-12
South Texas Family Residential Center
Facility Activations Developments And Closures [Line Items]
Management contract, expiration date					2021-09
ICE
Facility Activations Developments And Closures [Line Items]
Deferred Revenue - Noncurrent																	$ 70,000					70,000
Number of distinct multiple element arrangements | Business-Combination																				5
Revenue																				$ 266,800	244,200	21,000
Deferred revenue							$ 94,600		$ 67,000				$ 94,600							$ 67,000	$ 94,600
ICE | Installment Payment
Facility Activations Developments And Closures [Line Items]
Number of installments | Installment																	2
Installments due																	Dec. 31, 2014
Amount to be settled as an installment																	$ 35,000					$ 35,000
Red Rock Correctional Center
Facility Activations Developments And Closures [Line Items]
Number of beds at the facility | Bed							1,596						1,596								1,596
Expected additional number of offenders to be managed by the company | Person							1,000
Number of inmates | Person																				1,700
Total number of offenders to be managed by the company | Person							2,000
Expenditures for facility development and expansions							$ 37,000
Red Rock Correctional Center | New Contracts
Facility Activations Developments And Closures [Line Items]
Number of beds at the facility | Bed							2,024						2,024								2,024
Maximum | CAI - Boston Avenue
Facility Activations Developments And Closures [Line Items]
Number of residents to be housed | Person		120
Maximum | Cibola County Corrections Center | ICE | New Contracts
Facility Activations Developments And Closures [Line Items]
Number of detainees to be housed | Person	1,116
Maximum | South Texas Family Residential Center
Facility Activations Developments And Closures [Line Items]
Number of beds at the facility | Facility								2,400										2,400
Management contract, initial term								4 years
Minimum | South Texas Family Residential Center
Facility Activations Developments And Closures [Line Items]
Agreement notice period for termination								60 days

Idled Facilities and Respective

Idled Facilities and Respective Carrying Values Excluding Equipment and Other Assets (Detail) $ in Thousands		12 Months Ended
		Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)Bed	Sep. 30, 2016Bed	Jun. 10, 2016Bed	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)	Aug. 27, 2015Bed
Facility Activations Developments And Closures [Line Items]
Design Capacity		89,700		112		600
Prairie Correctional Facility
Facility Activations Developments And Closures [Line Items]
Design Capacity		1,600
Date Idled		2,010
Net carrying value | $		$ 17,071			$ 17,961
Huerfano County Correctional Center
Facility Activations Developments And Closures [Line Items]
Design Capacity		752
Date Idled		2,010
Net carrying value | $		$ 17,542			18,276
Diamondback Correctional Facility
Facility Activations Developments And Closures [Line Items]
Design Capacity		2,160
Date Idled		2,010
Net carrying value | $		$ 41,539			43,030
Southeast Kentucky Correctional Facility
Facility Activations Developments And Closures [Line Items]
Design Capacity	[1]	656
Date Idled	[1]	2,012
Net carrying value | $	[1]	$ 22,618			23,270
Marion Adjustment Center
Facility Activations Developments And Closures [Line Items]
Design Capacity		826
Date Idled		2,013
Net carrying value | $		$ 12,135			12,536
Lee Adjustment Center
Facility Activations Developments And Closures [Line Items]
Design Capacity		816
Date Idled		2,015
Net carrying value | $		$ 10,342			10,840
Kit Carson Correctional Center
Facility Activations Developments And Closures [Line Items]
Design Capacity		1,488	1,488
Date Idled		2,016
Net carrying value | $		$ 58,819			60,039
Idle Facilities
Facility Activations Developments And Closures [Line Items]
Design Capacity		8,298
Net carrying value | $		$ 180,066			$ 185,952
[1]	Formerly known as the Otter Creek Correctional Center.

Business Combinations - Additio

Business Combinations - Additional Information (Detail)	Apr. 08, 2016USD ($)BedLeasesEntityFacility	Aug. 27, 2015BedFacility	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)Bed	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2016USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)BedFacility	Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2015USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)Bed	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)Bed	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)	Jun. 10, 2016Bed
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Number of beds at the facility | Bed		600	89,700								89,700			112
Number of facilities acquired | Facility		4
Revenue			$ 464,134,000	$ 474,935,000	$ 463,331,000	$ 447,385,000	$ 447,835,000	$ 459,957,000	$ 459,295,000	$ 426,000,000	$ 1,849,785,000	$ 1,793,087,000	$ 1,646,867,000
Revolving Credit Facility | $900.0 Million Revolving Credit Facility
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Line of credit facility maximum borrowing capacity	$ 900,000,000		$ 900,000,000				$ 900,000,000				900,000,000	$ 900,000,000
Avalon Correctional Services, Inc
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business acquisition, percentage of acquired stock							100.00%					100.00%
Number of beds at the facility | Bed							3,000					3,000
Number of facilities acquired | Facility							11
Aggregate purchase price							$ 157,500,000
Revenue				$ 2,000,000							$ 2,000,000
Avalon Correctional Services, Inc | The achievement of certain utilization milestones over 12 months following the acquisition | Maximum
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Amounts due under earn-outs business combinations							2,000,000					$ 2,000,000
Avalon Correctional Services, Inc | The completion of and transition to a newly constructed facility that delivers the contracted services provided at the Dallas Transitional Center
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Amounts due under earn-outs business combinations							$ 5,500,000					$ 5,500,000
Correctional Management, Inc
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business acquisition, percentage of acquired stock	100.00%
Number of beds at the facility | Bed	600
Number of facilities acquired | Facility	6
Aggregate purchase price	$ 35,000,000
Number of entities affiliated | Entity	2
Number of facilities | Facility	7
Number of facilities leased | Leases	1

Business Combination Purchase P

Business Combination Purchase Price Allocation (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Jun. 10, 2016	Apr. 08, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Aug. 27, 2015
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Property and equipment		$ 7,400			$ 13,400
Goodwill	$ 38,386			$ 35,557
Avalon Correctional Services, Inc
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Property and equipment				119,200
Intangible assets				18,500
Total identifiable assets				137,700
Goodwill				19,800
Total consideration				$ 157,500
Correctional Management, Inc
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Tangible current assets and liabilities, net			$ 1,000
Property and equipment			29,200
Intangible assets			1,500
Total identifiable assets			31,700
Goodwill			3,300
Total consideration			$ 35,000

Investment in Affiliate - Addit

Investment in Affiliate - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Investments in and Advances to Affiliates [Line Items]
Duration of prison management contract with an agency of the United Kingdom government	25 years
Working capital loan to APM	$ 2,900,000
Equity earnings (losses) of joint venture	$ (41,000)	$ (126,000)	$ 720,000
Agecroft Prison Management Ltd
Investments in and Advances to Affiliates [Line Items]
Variable interest entity, ownership percentage	50.00%
Other assets
Investments in and Advances to Affiliates [Line Items]
Equity in net earnings of Affiliate	$ 500,000

Schedule of Other Assets (Detai

Schedule of Other Assets (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Schedule of Other Assets [Line Items]
Debt issuance costs, less accumulated amortization of $1,633 and $542, respectively	$ 3,526	$ 4,879
Intangible lease value, less accumulated amortization of $4,990 and $3,118, respectively	36,598	37,430
Other intangible assets, less accumulated amortization of $1,421 and $363, respectively	4,434	4,191
Deferred leasing costs	7,380	8,021
Notes receivable, net	5,858	7,743
Cash equivalents and cash surrender value of life insurance held in Rabbi trust	13,110	16,946
Deposits	2,117	2,020
Straight-line rent receivable	9,229	3,324
Other	532	150
Other assets, total	$ 82,784	$ 84,704

Schedule of Other Assets (Paren

Schedule of Other Assets (Parenthetical) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Schedule of Other Assets [Line Items]
Debt issuance costs, accumulated amortization	$ 1,633	$ 542
Intangible lease value
Schedule of Other Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets, accumulated amortization	4,990	3,118
Other intangible assets
Schedule of Other Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets, accumulated amortization	$ 1,421	$ 363

Other Assets - Additional Infor

Other Assets - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Schedule of Other Assets [Line Items]
Gross carrying amount of intangible assets	$ 47.4	$ 45.1
Amortization expense related to intangible assets	2.9	1.5	$ 1.4
Intangible lease value
Schedule of Other Assets [Line Items]
Gross carrying amount of intangible assets	$ 41.6	$ 40.5

Estimated Amortization Expense

Estimated Amortization Expense Related to Intangible Assets (Detail) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
2,017	$ 3,010
2,018	3,010
2,019	2,718
2,020	2,181
2,021	$ 1,483

Schedule of Accounts Payable an

Schedule of Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities [Line Items]
Trade accounts payable	$ 49,866	$ 72,689
Accrued salaries and wages	29,766	28,871
Accrued dividends	51,496	65,232
Accrued workers' compensation and auto liability	6,652	6,978
Accrued litigation	9,290	4,176
Accrued employee medical insurance	8,413	7,911
Accrued property taxes	27,707	24,796
Accrued interest	9,526	9,780
Deferred revenue	14,332	31,844
Construction payable	7,845	8,483
Lease financing obligation	11,785	19,775
Other	33,429	37,140
Accounts payable and accrued expenses, total	$ 260,107	$ 317,675

Accounts Payable, Accrued Exp61

Accounts Payable, Accrued Expenses and Other Long-Term Liabilities - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities [Line Items]
Workers' compensation and auto liability	$ 21.4	$ 22.2
Workers' compensation discount rate	3.00%	3.00%
Workers compensation and auto liability, undiscounted basis	$ 23.9	$ 25

Other Long Term Liabilities (De

Other Long Term Liabilities (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Other Long Term Liabilities [Line Items]
Intangible lease liability	$ 6,578	$ 6,965
Accrued workers' compensation	14,726	15,188
Accrued deferred compensation	9,850	13,253
Lease financing obligation	18,832	21,047
Other	1,856	1,856
Other liabilities	$ 51,842	$ 58,309

Schedule of Debt Outstanding (D

Schedule of Debt Outstanding (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt	$ 1,455,000	$ 1,464,000
Unamortized debt issuance costs	(9,831)	(11,923)
Current portion of long-term debt	(10,000)	(5,000)
Long-term debt, net	1,435,169	1,447,077
Term Loan Due in July 2020
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt	95,000	100,000
Unamortized debt issuance costs	(400)	(600)
Senior Notes 4.625% Due 2023
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt	350,000	350,000
Unamortized debt issuance costs	(3,900)	(4,500)
Senior Notes 4.125% Due 2020
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt	325,000	325,000
Unamortized debt issuance costs	(2,700)	(3,500)
Senior Notes 5.0% Due 2022
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt	250,000	250,000
Unamortized debt issuance costs	(2,800)	(3,300)
Revolving Credit Facility | $900.0 Million Revolving Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt	$ 435,000	$ 439,000

Schedule of Debt Outstanding (P

Schedule of Debt Outstanding (Parenthetical) (Detail) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Apr. 08, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Unamortized debt issuance costs	$ 9,831,000		$ 11,923,000
Term Loan Due in July 2020
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt interest rate	2.30%		2.00%
Debt maturity date	Jul. 31, 2020
Interest payable dates	interest payable periodically at variable interest rates.
Unamortized debt issuance costs	$ 400,000		$ 600,000
Senior Notes 4.625% Due 2023
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated interest rate	4.625%
Debt maturity date	May 31, 2023
Interest payable dates	interest payable semi-annually in May and November at 4.625%.
Unamortized debt issuance costs	$ 3,900,000		4,500,000
Senior Notes 4.125% Due 2020
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated interest rate	4.125%
Debt maturity date	Apr. 30, 2020
Interest payable dates	interest payable semi-annually in April and October at 4.125%.
Unamortized debt issuance costs	$ 2,700,000		3,500,000
Senior Notes 5.0% Due 2022
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated interest rate	5.00%
Debt maturity date	Oct. 31, 2022
Interest payable dates	interest payable semi-annually in April and October at 5.0%.
Unamortized debt issuance costs	$ 2,800,000		3,300,000
Revolving Credit Facility | $900.0 Million Revolving Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of credit facility maximum borrowing capacity	$ 900,000,000	$ 900,000,000	$ 900,000,000
Revolving Credit Facility maturity date	Jul. 31, 2020
Weighted average rate	2.20%		1.90%
Interest payable dates	interest payable periodically at variable interest rates.

Debt - Additional Information (

Debt - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)	Oct. 06, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Jul. 31, 2015	Apr. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Borrowings under credit facility					$ 435,000,000
Revolving Credit Facility letters of credit outstanding					9,100,000	$ 14,500,000
Total debt					$ 1,455,000,000	1,464,000,000
Percentage of Senior Notes offer price in connection with an asset sale					100.00%
Percentage of Senior Notes offer price in connection with change in control					101.00%
Combined Subsidiary Guarantors
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Ownership percentage of subsidiaries					100.00%
Term Loan Due in July 2020
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Aggregate principal amount	$ 100,000,000
Total debt					$ 95,000,000	100,000,000
Debt maturity date					Jul. 31, 2020
Term Loan Due in July 2020 | Base Rate
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, percentage points added to reference rate	0.50%
Term Loan Due in July 2020 | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, percentage points added to reference rate	1.75%
Senior Notes Due 2020
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Aggregate principal amount				$ 325,000,000
Debt maturity date				Apr. 1, 2020
Stated interest rate				4.125%
Senior Notes Due 2023
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Aggregate principal amount				$ 350,000,000
Debt maturity date				May 1, 2023
Stated interest rate				4.625%
Senior Notes Due 2022
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Aggregate principal amount		$ 250,000,000
Debt maturity date		Oct. 15, 2022
Stated interest rate		5.00%
Senior Notes 4.125% Due 2020
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt					$ 325,000,000	325,000,000
Debt maturity date					Apr. 30, 2020
Stated interest rate					4.125%
Debt instrument redemption percentage of par				100.00%
Senior Notes 4.625% Due 2023
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt					$ 350,000,000	350,000,000
Debt maturity date					May 31, 2023
Stated interest rate					4.625%
Debt instrument redemption percentage of par				100.00%
Senior Notes 5.0% Due 2022
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt					$ 250,000,000	$ 250,000,000
Debt maturity date					Oct. 31, 2022
Stated interest rate					5.00%
Debt instrument redemption percentage of par		100.00%
Amended Revolving Credit Facility | $900.0 Million Revolving Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of credit interest on outstanding borrowings					At CoreCivic's option, interest on outstanding borrowings under the $900.0 Million Revolving Credit Facility is based on either a base rate plus a margin ranging from 0.00% to 0.75% or at LIBOR plus a margin ranging from 1.00% to 1.75% based on CoreCivic's leverage ratio.
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity			$ 900,000,000
Line of credit facility, aggregate principal amount of additional borrowing			350,000,000
Sublimit swing line loans			30,000,000
Percentage of commitment fee to unfunded balance					0.35%
Line of credit facility, remaining borrowing capacity					$ 455,900,000
Sublimit for issuance of standby letters of credit			$ 50,000,000
Percentage of capital stock of foreign subsidiary secured by pledge under Revolving Credit Facilities			65.00%
Amended Revolving Credit Facility | $900.0 Million Revolving Credit Facility | Base Rate
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, percentage points added to reference rate					0.50%
Amended Revolving Credit Facility | $900.0 Million Revolving Credit Facility | Base Rate | Minimum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, percentage points added to reference rate			0.00%
Amended Revolving Credit Facility | $900.0 Million Revolving Credit Facility | Base Rate | Maximum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, percentage points added to reference rate			0.75%
Amended Revolving Credit Facility | $900.0 Million Revolving Credit Facility | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, percentage points added to reference rate					1.50%
Amended Revolving Credit Facility | $900.0 Million Revolving Credit Facility | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) | Minimum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, percentage points added to reference rate			1.00%
Amended Revolving Credit Facility | $900.0 Million Revolving Credit Facility | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) | Maximum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, percentage points added to reference rate			1.75%

Schedule of Principal Payments

Schedule of Principal Payments (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
2,017	$ 10,000
2,018	10,000
2,019	15,000
2,020	820,000
2,021	0
Thereafter	600,000
Total debt	$ 1,455,000	$ 1,464,000

Income Taxes - Additional Infor

Income Taxes - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Minimum Distribution Percentage of Taxable Income to Qualify for Real Estate Investment Trust	90.00%
Tax benefits associated with equity-based compensation	$ 1,479,000	$ 525,000	$ 665,000
Effective tax rate	3.60%	3.60%	3.40%
Liabilities for uncertain tax positions	$ 0	$ 0
Income tax receivable	$ 8,800,000	$ 21,200,000

Components of Income Tax Expens

Components of Income Tax Expense (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Income Tax Expenses [Line Items]
Current income tax expense, Federal	$ 10,181	$ 2,519	$ 9,326
Current income tax expense, State	1,983	136	828
Current income tax expense, Total	12,164	2,655	10,154
Deferred income tax expense (benefit), Federal	(3,400)	5,589	(2,280)
Deferred income tax expense (benefit), State	(511)	117	(931)
Deferred income tax expense (benefit), Total	(3,911)	5,706	(3,211)
Income tax expense	$ 8,253	$ 8,361	$ 6,943

Components of Deferred Tax Asse

Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Deferred Income Tax Assets And Liabilities [Line Items]
Asset reserves and liabilities not yet deductible for tax	$ 29,198	$ 28,589
Tax over book basis of certain assets	866	893
Net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards	5,487	5,287
Intangible contract value	2,570	2,717
Noncurrent deferred tax assets, Other	346	460
Total noncurrent deferred tax assets	38,467	37,946
Less valuation allowance	(3,436)	(3,780)
Total noncurrent deferred tax assets	35,031	34,166
Book over tax basis of certain assets	(9,386)	(15,238)
Intangible lease value	(8,368)	(8,862)
Deferred tax liabilities, other	(3,542)	(242)
Total noncurrent deferred tax liabilities	(21,296)	(24,342)
Non-current deferred tax assets	$ 13,735	$ 9,824

Reconciliation of Income Tax Pr

Reconciliation of Income Tax Provision at Statutory Income Tax Rate and Effective Tax Rate (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Reconciliation of Provision of Income Taxes [Line Items]
Statutory federal rate	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%
Dividends paid deduction	(32.50%)	(31.90%)	(31.10%)
State taxes, net of federal tax benefit	1.10%	0.90%	0.80%
Permanent differences	0.30%	0.40%	0.10%
Other items, net	(0.30%)	(0.80%)	(1.40%)
Effective income tax rate, Total	3.60%	3.60%	3.40%

Declared Common Stock Dividends

Declared Common Stock Dividends (Detail) - $ / shares		12 Months Ended
		Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Dividends Payable [Line Items]
Total Per Share		$ 2.04	$ 2.16	$ 2.04
Dividend Payment 1st
Dividends Payable [Line Items]
Declaration Date		Feb. 20, 2014
Record Date		Apr. 2, 2014
Payable Date		Apr. 15, 2014
Ordinary Income	[1]	$ 0.510000
Total Per Share		$ 0.51
Dividend Payment 2nd
Dividends Payable [Line Items]
Declaration Date		May 15, 2014
Record Date		Jul. 2, 2014
Payable Date		Jul. 15, 2014
Ordinary Income	[1]	$ 0.510000
Total Per Share		$ 0.51
Dividend Payment 3rd
Dividends Payable [Line Items]
Declaration Date		Aug. 14, 2014
Record Date		Oct. 2, 2014
Payable Date		Oct. 15, 2014
Ordinary Income	[1]	$ 0.510000
Total Per Share		$ 0.51
Dividend Payment 4th
Dividends Payable [Line Items]
Declaration Date		Dec. 11, 2014
Record Date		Jan. 2, 2015
Payable Date		Jan. 15, 2015
Ordinary Income	[2]	$ 0.382836
Return of Capital		0.127164
Total Per Share		$ 0.51
Dividend Payment 5th
Dividends Payable [Line Items]
Declaration Date		Feb. 20, 2015
Record Date		Apr. 2, 2015
Payable Date		Apr. 15, 2015
Ordinary Income	[3]	$ 0.405355
Return of Capital		0.134645
Total Per Share		$ 0.54
Dividend Payment 6th
Dividends Payable [Line Items]
Declaration Date		May 14, 2015
Record Date		Jul. 2, 2015
Payable Date		Jul. 15, 2015
Ordinary Income	[3]	$ 0.405355
Return of Capital		0.134645
Total Per Share		$ 0.54
Dividend Payment 7th
Dividends Payable [Line Items]
Declaration Date		Aug. 13, 2015
Record Date		Oct. 2, 2015
Payable Date		Oct. 15, 2015
Ordinary Income	[3]	$ 0.405355
Return of Capital		0.134645
Total Per Share		$ 0.54
Dividend Payment 8th
Dividends Payable [Line Items]
Declaration Date		Dec. 10, 2015
Record Date		Jan. 4, 2016
Payable Date		Jan. 15, 2016
Ordinary Income	[4]	$ 0.487167
Return of Capital		0.052833
Total Per Share		$ 0.54
Dividend Payment 9th
Dividends Payable [Line Items]
Declaration Date		Feb. 19, 2016
Record Date		Apr. 1, 2016
Payable Date		Apr. 15, 2016
Ordinary Income	[4]	$ 0.487167
Return of Capital		0.052833
Total Per Share		$ 0.54
Dividend Payment 10th
Dividends Payable [Line Items]
Declaration Date		May 12, 2016
Record Date		Jul. 1, 2016
Payable Date		Jul. 15, 2016
Ordinary Income	[4]	$ 0.487167
Return of Capital		0.052833
Total Per Share		$ 0.54
Dividend Payment 11th
Dividends Payable [Line Items]
Declaration Date		Aug. 11, 2016
Record Date		Oct. 3, 2016
Payable Date		Oct. 17, 2016
Ordinary Income	[4]	$ 0.487167
Return of Capital		0.052833
Total Per Share		$ 0.54
Dividend Payment 12th
Dividends Payable [Line Items]
Declaration Date		Dec. 8, 2016
Record Date		Jan. 3, 2017
Payable Date		Jan. 13, 2017
Ordinary Income	[5]
Return of Capital	[5]
Total Per Share		$ 0.42
[1]	$0.076573 of this amount constitutes a "Qualified Dividend", as defined by the IRS.
[2]	$0.048357 of this amount constitutes a "Qualified Dividend", as defined by the IRS.
[3]	$0.051202 of this amount constitutes a "Qualified Dividend", as defined by the IRS.
[4]	$0.030979 of this amount constitutes a "Qualified Dividend", as defined by the IRS.
[5]	Taxable in 2017.

Declared Common Stock Dividen72

Declared Common Stock Dividends (Parenthetical) (Detail) - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Dividends Payable [Line Items]
Dividend declared per share	$ 2.04	$ 2.16	$ 2.04
Qualified dividend as defined by the IRS
Dividends Payable [Line Items]
Dividend declared per share	0.076573
Qualified dividend as defined by the IRS
Dividends Payable [Line Items]
Dividend declared per share	0.048357
Qualified dividend as defined by the IRS
Dividends Payable [Line Items]
Dividend declared per share	0.051202
Qualified dividend as defined by the IRS
Dividends Payable [Line Items]
Dividend declared per share	$ 0.030979

Stockholders' Equity - Addition

Stockholders' Equity - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2003
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]
Preferred stock, shares authorized	50,000,000	50,000,000
Preferred stock, shares par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Total intrinsic value of options exercised	$ 1,700,000	$ 7,300,000	$ 12,300,000
2008 Stock Incentive Plan
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]
Number of shares authorized for issuance of awards				18,000,000
Number of shares available for issuance	9,200,000
Non-Employee Directors' Compensation Plan
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]
Number of shares authorized for issuance of awards					225,000
Number of shares available for issuance	200,000
Restricted stock based awards
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]
Fair value of restricted common stock units issued by CoreCivic to certain of its employees and non-employee directors	$ 18,500,000	17,500,000
Unrecognized compensation cost	$ 16,500,000
Remaining period for recognizing the unrecognized compensation cost, in years	1 year 8 months 12 days
Allocated share-based compensation expense	$ 17,800,000	14,700,000	12,100,000
Total fair value of restricted common stock and common stock units that vested	$ 15,100,000	$ 13,900,000	9,800,000
Restricted stock based awards | Employees And Non Employee Directors
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]
Restricted common stock units issued by CoreCivic	635,000	438,000
Restricted stock based awards | Officers And Executive Officers
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]
Vesting period	3 years
Performance criteria, cumulative period	3 years
Percent of awards eligible to vest	33.33%
Restricted stock based awards | Other Employees
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]
Vesting period, continuous service requirement	3 years
Restricted stock based awards | Non Employee Directors
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]
Vesting period	1 year
Restricted stock based awards | General and Administrative
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]
Allocated share-based compensation expense	$ 14,400,000	$ 13,200,000	10,700,000
Restricted stock based awards | General and Administrative | Employees And Non Employee Directors
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]
Restricted common stock units issued by CoreCivic	562,000	385,000
Restricted stock based awards | Operating
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]
Allocated share-based compensation expense	$ 1,700,000	$ 1,500,000	1,400,000
Restricted stock based awards | Operating | Employee
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]
Restricted common stock units issued by CoreCivic	73,000	53,000
Restricted stock based awards | Restructuring Charges
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]
Allocated share-based compensation expense	$ 1,700,000
Stock options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]
Unrecognized compensation cost	$ 0
Term of options	10 years
Stock options | General and Administrative
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]
Expense net of estimated forfeitures, relating to common stock options	$ 100,000	$ 700,000	$ 1,900,000
Stock options | Minimum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]
Vesting period	3 years
Stock options | Maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]
Vesting period	4 years

Summary of Nonvested Restricted

Summary of Nonvested Restricted Common Stock Transactions (Detail) - Restricted stock based awards shares in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016$ / sharesshares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares of restricted common stock and RSUs, Nonvested at December 31, 2015 | shares	975
Shares of restricted common stock and RSUs, Granted | shares	635
Shares of restricted common stock and RSUs, Cancelled | shares	(152)
Shares of restricted common stock and RSUs, Vested | shares	(414)
Shares of restricted common stock and RSUs, Nonvested at December 31, 2016 | shares	1,044
Weighted average grant date fair value, Nonvested at December 31, 2015 | $ / shares	$ 36.65
Weighted average grant date fair value, Granted | $ / shares	29.08
Weighted average grant date fair value, Cancelled | $ / shares	31.53
Weighted average grant date fair value, Vested | $ / shares	36.52
Weighted average grant date fair value, Nonvested at December 31, 2016 | $ / shares	$ 32.84

Summary of Stock Option Transac

Summary of Stock Option Transactions Relating to Non-Qualified Stock Option Plans (Detail) - Stock options $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)$ / sharesshares
Number of Shares
Outstanding at December 31, 2015 | shares	1,467
No. of options, Granted | shares	0
No. of options, Exercised | shares	(140)
No. of options, Cancelled | shares	0
No. of options, Outstanding at December 31, 2016 | shares	1,327
No. of options, Exercisable at December 31, 2016 | shares	1,327
Weighted-Average Exercise Price per Share
Weighted-Average Exercise Price of options, Outstanding at December 31, 2015 | $ / shares	$ 20.37
Weighted-Average Exercise Price of options, Granted | $ / shares	0
Weighted-Average Exercise Price of options, Exercised | $ / shares	18.81
Weighted-Average Exercise Price of options, Cancelled | $ / shares	0
Weighted-Average Exercise Price of options, Outstanding at December 31, 2016 | $ / shares	20.53
Weighted-Average Exercise Price of options, Exercisable at December 31, 2016 | $ / shares	$ 20.53
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (in years)
Outstanding at December 31, 2016	3 years 2 months 12 days
Exercisable at December 31, 2016	3 years 2 months 12 days
Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Outstanding at December 31, 2016 | $	$ 5,442
Exercisable at December 31, 2016 | $	$ 5,442

Summary of Nonvested Stock Opti

Summary of Nonvested Stock Option Transactions (Detail) shares in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016$ / sharesshares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of options, Nonvested at December 31, 2015 | shares	51
Number of options, Granted | shares	0
Number of options, Cancelled | shares	0
Number of options, Vested | shares	(51)
Number of options, Nonvested at December 31, 2016 | shares	0
Weighted average grant date fair value, Nonvested at December 31, 2015 | $ / shares	$ 6.50
Weighted average grant date fair value, Granted | $ / shares	0
Weighted average grant date fair value, Cancelled | $ / shares	0
Weighted average grant date fair value, Vested | $ / shares	6.50
Weighted average grant date fair value, Nonvested at December 31, 2016 | $ / shares	$ 0

Restructuring and Cost Reduct77

Restructuring and Cost Reduction Plan - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges		$ 4,010	$ 0	$ 0
Restructuring and cost reduction plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Percentage of corporate workforce eliminated due to restructuring	12.00%
Restructuring charges	$ 4,000
Expected future annual expense savings		$ 9,000

Schedule of Calculation of Nume

Schedule of Calculation of Numerator and Denominator in Earnings Per Share (Detail) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Net income, Basic									$ 219,919	$ 221,854	$ 195,022
Net income, Diluted									$ 219,919	$ 221,854	$ 195,022
Weighted average common shares outstanding, Basic									117,384	116,949	116,109
Weighted average common shares outstanding, Basic									117,384	116,949	116,109
Weighted average shares and assumed conversions									117,791	117,785	117,312
BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE	$ 0.52	$ 0.47	$ 0.49	$ 0.39	$ 0.41	$ 0.43	$ 0.56	$ 0.49	$ 1.87	$ 1.90	$ 1.68
DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE	$ 0.52	$ 0.47	$ 0.49	$ 0.39	$ 0.41	$ 0.43	$ 0.55	$ 0.49	$ 1.87	$ 1.88	$ 1.66
Stock options
Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Effect of dilutive securities									306	631	895
Restricted stock based awards
Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Effect of dilutive securities									101	205	308

Earnings Per Share - Additional

Earnings Per Share - Additional Information (Detail) - shares	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Stock options excluded from computations of earnings per share because they were anti-dilutive	268,000	8,000	12,000

Commitments and Contingencies -

Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)BedLegalMatterCompensationPlan	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)	Jun. 10, 2016Bed	Aug. 27, 2015Bed	Dec. 31, 1997USD ($)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 | LegalMatter	0
Number of beds at the facility | Bed	89,700			112	600
Total cash compensation under Deferred Compensation Plans	5.00%	5.00%	5.00%
Percentage of fixed return from Deferred Compensation Plans to participants	5.45%	5.60%	5.60%
Deferred Compensation Plans
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Employer discretionary matching contribution equal to employee contribution	100.00%	100.00%	100.00%
Number of qualified deferred compensation plans | CompensationPlan	2
Time period when distributions are paid, minimum years subsequent to the date an individual becomes a participant in the Plan	5 years
Distributions to senior executives commencement period, days after participant's separation from service	60 days
Distributions to senior executives commencement period following individual attains age sixty five	15 days
Deferred Compensation Plans assets	$ 13.1	$ 16.9
Matching contributions as general and administrative expense associated with the Deferred Compensation Plans	0.2	0.3	$ 0.2
Deferred Compensation Plans liability	$ 10.6	$ 15.1
Deferred Compensation Plans | After two years of service
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Vested percentage of employer contributions and investment earnings or losses	20.00%
Deferred Compensation Plans | After three years of service
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Vested percentage of employer contributions and investment earnings or losses	40.00%
Deferred Compensation Plans | After four years of service
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Vested percentage of employer contributions and investment earnings or losses	80.00%
Deferred Compensation Plans | After five or more years of service
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Vested percentage of employer contributions and investment earnings or losses	100.00%
Deferred Compensation Plans | Executive Officer
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Contribution as percentage of salary	50.00%
Contribution as percentage of cash bonus	100.00%
Deferred Compensation Plans | Non Employee Directors
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Contribution as percentage of retainer and meeting fees	100.00%
401(k) Savings and Retirement Plan (the "Plan")
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Minimum qualified service required to participate in the Savings and Retirement Plan, years	1 year
Eligible employee contribution on eligible compensation	90.00%
Employer discretionary matching contribution equal to employee contribution	100.00%	100.00%	100.00%
Maximum percentage of employer discretionary matching contribution of employee eligible compensation	5.00%	5.00%	5.00%
Minimum number of hours of employment in the plan year for discretionary matching contribution	One thousand
Discretionary contributions to the plan, net of forfeitures	$ 12	$ 12	$ 11.1
401(k) Savings and Retirement Plan (the "Plan") | Minimum
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Age limit for participating in the Savings and Retirement Plan, years	18 years
401(k) Savings and Retirement Plan (the "Plan") | Prior to January 1, 2012 | After two years of service
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Vested percentage of employer contributions and investment earnings or losses	20.00%
401(k) Savings and Retirement Plan (the "Plan") | Prior to January 1, 2012 | After three years of service
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Vested percentage of employer contributions and investment earnings or losses	40.00%
401(k) Savings and Retirement Plan (the "Plan") | Prior to January 1, 2012 | After four years of service
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Vested percentage of employer contributions and investment earnings or losses	80.00%
401(k) Savings and Retirement Plan (the "Plan") | Prior to January 1, 2012 | After five or more years of service
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Vested percentage of employer contributions and investment earnings or losses	100.00%
Hardeman County Correctional Facilities Corporation
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Issuance of revenue bonds						$ 72.7
Number of beds at the facility | Facility						2,016
Outstanding principal balance of revenue bonds	$ 6.6
Outstanding principal balance of the bonds exceeded the purchase price option	$ 4.6

Segment Reporting - Additional

Segment Reporting - Additional Information (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016FacilitySegment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of facilities owned and managed	66
Number of facilities owned by government partners, managed	11
Number of Operating segments | Segment	1
Number of facilities leased to third party operators	8

Schedule of Revenue and Net Ope

Schedule of Revenue and Net Operating Income of Owned and Managed and the Managed-Only Facilities and Reconciliation to CoreCivic's Operating Income (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
REVENUES	$ 464,134	$ 474,935	$ 463,331	$ 447,385	$ 447,835	$ 459,957	$ 459,295	$ 426,000	$ 1,849,785	$ 1,793,087	$ 1,646,867
Operating expenses									1,275,586	1,256,128	1,156,135
Operating income	$ 80,359	$ 73,953	$ 77,176	$ 64,928	$ 66,539	$ 65,436	$ 79,753	$ 68,826	296,416	280,554	240,296
General and administrative									(107,027)	(103,936)	(106,429)
Depreciation and amortization									(166,746)	(151,514)	(113,925)
Restructuring charges									(4,010)	0	0
Asset impairments										(955)	(30,082)
Operating Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
REVENUES									1,809,091	1,755,745	1,612,671
Operating expenses									1,251,674	1,228,080	1,136,212
Operating income									557,417	527,665	476,459
Operating Segments | Owned and managed
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
REVENUES									1,603,671	1,543,750	1,379,986
Operating expenses									1,068,031	1,038,070	928,857
Operating income									535,640	505,680	451,129
Operating Segments | Managed-only
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
REVENUES									205,420	211,995	232,685
Operating expenses									183,643	190,010	207,355
Operating income									21,777	21,985	25,330
Segment Reconciling Items
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Rental and other revenue									40,694	37,342	34,196
Other operating expense									(23,912)	(28,048)	(19,923)
General and administrative									(107,027)	(103,936)	(106,429)
Depreciation and amortization									(166,746)	(151,514)	(113,925)
Restructuring charges									(4,010)	0	0
Asset impairments									$ 0	$ (955)	$ (30,082)

Summary of Capital Expenditures

Summary of Capital Expenditures Including Accrued Amounts (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total capital expenditures	$ 134,531	$ 415,441	$ 262,560
Owned and managed
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total capital expenditures	108,241	382,781	246,333
Managed-only
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total capital expenditures	5,749	4,049	3,171
Corporate and Other
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total capital expenditures	$ 20,541	$ 28,611	$ 13,056

Schedule of Total Assets (Detai

Schedule of Total Assets (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total assets	$ 3,271,604	$ 3,356,018
Owned and managed
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total assets	2,841,799	2,966,762
Managed-only
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total assets	62,292	54,491
Corporate and Other
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total assets	$ 367,513	$ 334,765

Subsequent Events - Additional

Subsequent Events - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions	Feb. 17, 2017	Feb. 23, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Dividend declared per common share			$ 2.04	$ 2.16	$ 2.04
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Dividend declared per common share	$ 0.42
Dividend payable date	Apr. 17, 2017
Dividend declared, record date	Apr. 3, 2017
Subsequent Event | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) | CoreCivic's employees and non-employee directors
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Number of shares issued		0.5
Aggregate value of shares issued		$ 17.7
Subsequent Event | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) | Officers And Executive Officers
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Number of shares issued		0.3
Vesting period		3 years
Subsequent Event | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) | Other Employees
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Number of shares issued		0.2
Vesting period		3 years

Condensed Consolidating Balance

Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 37,711	$ 65,291
Restricted cash		877
Accounts receivable, net of allowance	229,885	234,456
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	31,228	41,434
Total current assets	298,824	342,058
Property and equipment, net	2,837,657	2,883,060
Restricted cash	218	131
Investment in direct financing lease		684
Goodwill	38,386	35,557
Non-current deferred tax assets	13,735	9,824
Other assets	82,784	84,704
Total assets	3,271,604	3,356,018
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	260,107	317,675
Income taxes payable	2,086	1,920
Current portion of long-term debt	10,000	5,000
Total current liabilities	272,193	324,595
Long-term debt, net	1,435,169	1,447,077
Deferred revenue	53,437	63,289
Other liabilities	51,842	58,309
Total liabilities	1,812,641	1,893,270
Total stockholders' equity	1,458,963	1,462,748	$ 1,481,500	$ 1,502,507
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	3,271,604	3,356,018
Parent
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	11,378	15,666
Restricted cash		637
Accounts receivable, net of allowance	237,495	300,632
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	7,582	3,760
Total current assets	256,455	320,695
Property and equipment, net	2,493,025	2,526,278
Restricted cash	218	131
Investment in direct financing lease		684
Goodwill	23,231	20,402
Other assets	339,173	241,510
Total assets	3,112,102	3,109,700
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	203,074	191,600
Income taxes payable	1,850
Current portion of long-term debt	10,000	5,000
Total current liabilities	214,924	196,600
Long-term debt, net	1,436,186	1,448,316
Non-current deferred tax liabilities	321	393
Other liabilities	1,708	1,643
Total liabilities	1,653,139	1,646,952
Total stockholders' equity	1,458,963	1,462,748
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	3,112,102	3,109,700
Combined Subsidiary Guarantors
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	26,333	49,625
Restricted cash		240
Accounts receivable, net of allowance	270,952	159,286
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	30,123	43,706
Total current assets	327,408	252,857
Property and equipment, net	344,632	356,782
Goodwill	15,155	15,155
Non-current deferred tax assets	14,056	10,217
Other assets	57,873	57,120
Total assets	759,124	692,131
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	342,072	357,569
Income taxes payable	236	1,920
Total current liabilities	342,308	359,489
Long-term debt, net	113,983	113,761
Deferred revenue	53,437	63,289
Other liabilities	50,134	56,666
Total liabilities	559,862	593,205
Total stockholders' equity	199,262	98,926
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	759,124	692,131
Consolidating Adjustments and Other
ASSETS
Accounts receivable, net of allowance	(278,562)	(225,462)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	(6,477)	(6,032)
Total current assets	(285,039)	(231,494)
Non-current deferred tax assets	(321)	(393)
Other assets	(314,262)	(213,926)
Total assets	(599,622)	(445,813)
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	(285,039)	(231,494)
Total current liabilities	(285,039)	(231,494)
Long-term debt, net	(115,000)	(115,000)
Non-current deferred tax liabilities	(321)	(393)
Total liabilities	(400,360)	(346,887)
Total stockholders' equity	(199,262)	(98,926)
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ (599,622)	$ (445,813)

Condensed Consolidating Stateme

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
REVENUES	$ 464,134	$ 474,935	$ 463,331	$ 447,385	$ 447,835	$ 459,957	$ 459,295	$ 426,000	$ 1,849,785	$ 1,793,087	$ 1,646,867
EXPENSES:
Operating									1,275,586	1,256,128	1,156,135
General and administrative									107,027	103,936	106,429
Depreciation and amortization									166,746	151,514	113,925
Asset impairments										955	30,082
Restructuring charges									4,010	0	0
Costs and Expenses									1,553,369	1,512,533	1,406,571
Operating income	80,359	73,953	77,176	64,928	66,539	65,436	79,753	68,826	296,416	280,554	240,296
OTHER (INCOME) EXPENSE:
Interest expense, net									67,755	49,696	39,535
Expenses associated with debt refinancing transactions									0	701	0
Other (income) expense									489	(58)	(1,204)
Total non-operating expense (income)									68,244	50,339	38,331
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES									228,172	230,215	201,965
Income tax expense									(8,253)	(8,361)	(6,943)
INCOME BEFORE EQUITY IN SUBSIDIARIES									219,919	221,854	195,022
NET INCOME	$ 60,689	$ 55,340	$ 57,583	$ 46,307	$ 48,598	$ 50,676	$ 65,303	$ 57,277	219,919	221,854	195,022
Parent
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
REVENUES									1,182,765	1,184,878	1,250,199
EXPENSES:
Operating									904,750	889,203	896,470
General and administrative									35,440	33,248	33,508
Depreciation and amortization									84,842	82,745	80,820
Asset impairments											29,915
Restructuring charges									197
Costs and Expenses									1,025,229	1,005,196	1,040,713
Operating income									157,536	179,682	209,486
OTHER (INCOME) EXPENSE:
Interest expense, net									51,928	35,919	35,138
Expenses associated with debt refinancing transactions										701
Other (income) expense									995	232	302
Total non-operating expense (income)									52,923	36,852	35,440
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES									104,613	142,830	174,046
Income tax expense									(1,896)	(1,541)	(552)
INCOME BEFORE EQUITY IN SUBSIDIARIES									102,717	141,289	173,494
Income from equity in subsidiaries									117,202	80,565	21,528
NET INCOME									219,919	221,854	195,022
Combined Subsidiary Guarantors
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
REVENUES									1,542,231	1,469,105	1,268,654
EXPENSES:
Operating									1,246,047	1,227,821	1,131,651
General and administrative									71,587	70,688	72,921
Depreciation and amortization									81,904	68,769	33,105
Asset impairments										955	167
Restructuring charges									3,813
Costs and Expenses									1,403,351	1,368,233	1,237,844
Operating income									138,880	100,872	30,810
OTHER (INCOME) EXPENSE:
Interest expense, net									15,827	13,777	4,397
Other (income) expense									(548)	(414)	(786)
Total non-operating expense (income)									15,279	13,363	3,611
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES									123,601	87,509	27,199
Income tax expense									(6,357)	(6,820)	(6,391)
INCOME BEFORE EQUITY IN SUBSIDIARIES									117,244	80,689	20,808
NET INCOME									117,244	80,689	20,808
Consolidating Adjustments and Other
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
REVENUES									(875,211)	(860,896)	(871,986)
EXPENSES:
Operating									(875,211)	(860,896)	(871,986)
Costs and Expenses									(875,211)	(860,896)	(871,986)
OTHER (INCOME) EXPENSE:
Other (income) expense									42	124	(720)
Total non-operating expense (income)									42	124	(720)
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES									(42)	(124)	720
INCOME BEFORE EQUITY IN SUBSIDIARIES									(42)	(124)	720
Income from equity in subsidiaries									(117,202)	(80,565)	(21,528)
NET INCOME									$ (117,244)	$ (80,689)	$ (20,808)

Condensed Consolidating State88

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash provided by operating activities	$ 375,373	$ 399,798	$ 423,581
Net cash used in investing activities	(122,188)	(409,281)	(196,887)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(280,765)	381	(230,220)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	(27,580)	(9,102)	(3,526)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of year	65,291	74,393	77,919
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of year	37,711	65,291	74,393
Parent
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash provided by operating activities	295,366	102,371	296,087
Net cash used in investing activities	(19,317)	(93,891)	(73,404)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(280,337)	(5,151)	(241,993)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	(4,288)	3,329	(19,310)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of year	15,666	12,337	31,647
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of year	11,378	15,666	12,337
Combined Subsidiary Guarantors
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash provided by operating activities	80,007	297,427	127,494
Net cash used in investing activities	(69,571)	(212,215)	(102,337)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(33,728)	(97,643)	(9,373)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	(23,292)	(12,431)	15,784
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of year	49,625	62,056	46,272
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of year	26,333	49,625	62,056
Consolidating Adjustments and Other
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash used in investing activities	(33,300)	(103,175)	(21,146)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	$ 33,300	$ 103,175	$ 21,146

Schedule of Selected Quarterly

Schedule of Selected Quarterly Financial Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Quarterly Financial Information [Line Items]
Revenue	$ 464,134	$ 474,935	$ 463,331	$ 447,385	$ 447,835	$ 459,957	$ 459,295	$ 426,000	$ 1,849,785	$ 1,793,087	$ 1,646,867
Operating income	80,359	73,953	77,176	64,928	66,539	65,436	79,753	68,826	296,416	280,554	240,296
Net income	$ 60,689	$ 55,340	$ 57,583	$ 46,307	$ 48,598	$ 50,676	$ 65,303	$ 57,277	$ 219,919	$ 221,854	$ 195,022
Basic earnings per share: Net income	$ 0.52	$ 0.47	$ 0.49	$ 0.39	$ 0.41	$ 0.43	$ 0.56	$ 0.49	$ 1.87	$ 1.90	$ 1.68
Diluted earnings per share: Net income	$ 0.52	$ 0.47	$ 0.49	$ 0.39	$ 0.41	$ 0.43	$ 0.55	$ 0.49	$ 1.87	$ 1.88	$ 1.66

Schedule III - Real Estate As90

Schedule III - Real Estate Assets and Accumulated Depreciation (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		12 Months Ended
		Dec. 31, 2016		Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Assets and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Land, Initial Cost to Company		$ 165,613
Buildings and Improvements, Initial Cost to Company		2,621,345
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition		980,731
Land and Land Improvements, Gross Amount		211,717
Buildings and Leasehold Improvements, Gross Amount		3,425,218
Total Gross Amount		3,636,935	[1]	$ 3,542,023	$ 3,071,094	$ 3,078,902
Accumulated Depreciation		$ (960,354)	[2]	$ (834,558)	$ (815,980)	$ (755,761)
Adams County Correctional Center
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Assets and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Location		Adams County, Mississippi
Land, Initial Cost to Company		$ 874
Buildings and Improvements, Initial Cost to Company		119,565
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition		2,876
Land and Land Improvements, Gross Amount		1,084
Buildings and Leasehold Improvements, Gross Amount		122,231
Total Gross Amount	[1]	123,315
Accumulated Depreciation	[2]	$ (20,086)
Constructed/Acquired Date		2,008
Austin Residential Reentry Center
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Assets and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Location		Del Valle, Texas
Land, Initial Cost to Company		$ 4,190
Buildings and Improvements, Initial Cost to Company		1,058
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition		301
Land and Land Improvements, Gross Amount		4,191
Buildings and Leasehold Improvements, Gross Amount		1,358
Total Gross Amount	[1]	5,549
Accumulated Depreciation	[2]	$ (81)
Constructed/Acquired Date		2,015
Austin Transitional Center
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Assets and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Location		Del Valle, Texas
Land, Initial Cost to Company		$ 19,488
Buildings and Improvements, Initial Cost to Company		4,607
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition		868
Land and Land Improvements, Gross Amount		19,497
Buildings and Leasehold Improvements, Gross Amount		5,466
Total Gross Amount	[1]	24,963
Accumulated Depreciation	[2]	$ (279)
Constructed/Acquired Date		2,015
Bent County Correctional Facility
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Assets and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Location		Las Animas, Colorado
Land, Initial Cost to Company		$ 550
Buildings and Improvements, Initial Cost to Company		13,115
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition		67,054
Land and Land Improvements, Gross Amount		1,331
Buildings and Leasehold Improvements, Gross Amount		79,388
Total Gross Amount	[1]	80,719
Accumulated Depreciation	[2]	$ (22,024)
Constructed/Acquired Date		1,992
Bridgeport Pre-Parole Transfer Facility
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Assets and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Location		Bridgeport, Texas
Land, Initial Cost to Company		$ 70
Buildings and Improvements, Initial Cost to Company		291
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition		588
Land and Land Improvements, Gross Amount		209
Buildings and Leasehold Improvements, Gross Amount		740
Total Gross Amount	[1]	949
Accumulated Depreciation	[2]	$ (552)
Constructed/Acquired Date		1,995
Broad Street Residential Reentry Center
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Assets and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Location		Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Land, Initial Cost to Company		$ 663
Buildings and Improvements, Initial Cost to Company		2,700
Land and Land Improvements, Gross Amount		663
Buildings and Leasehold Improvements, Gross Amount		2,700
Total Gross Amount	[1]	3,363
Accumulated Depreciation	[2]	$ (96)
Constructed/Acquired Date		2,015
CAI - Boston Avenue
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Assets and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Location		San Diego, California
Land, Initial Cost to Company		$ 800
Buildings and Improvements, Initial Cost to Company		11,440
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition		674
Land and Land Improvements, Gross Amount		834
Buildings and Leasehold Improvements, Gross Amount		12,080
Total Gross Amount	[1]	12,914
Accumulated Depreciation	[2]	$ (1,330)
Constructed/Acquired Date		2,013
California City Correctional Center
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Assets and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Location		California City, California
Land, Initial Cost to Company		$ 1,785
Buildings and Improvements, Initial Cost to Company		125,337
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition		9,192
Land and Land Improvements, Gross Amount		2,542
Buildings and Leasehold Improvements, Gross Amount		133,772
Total Gross Amount	[1]	136,314
Accumulated Depreciation	[2]	$ (45,442)
Constructed/Acquired Date		1,999
Carver Transitional Center
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Assets and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Location		Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Land, Initial Cost to Company		$ 8,562
Buildings and Improvements, Initial Cost to Company		4,631
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition		980
Land and Land Improvements, Gross Amount		8,563
Buildings and Leasehold Improvements, Gross Amount		5,610
Total Gross Amount	[1]	14,173
Accumulated Depreciation	[2]	$ (274)
Constructed/Acquired Date		2,015
Centennial Community Transition Center
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Assets and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Location		Englewood, Colorado
Land, Initial Cost to Company		$ 4,905
Buildings and Improvements, Initial Cost to Company		1,256
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition		131
Land and Land Improvements, Gross Amount		4,907
Buildings and Leasehold Improvements, Gross Amount		1,385
Total Gross Amount	[1]	6,292
Accumulated Depreciation	[2]	$ (37)
Constructed/Acquired Date		2,016
Central Arizona Detention Center
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Assets and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Location		Florence, Arizona
Land, Initial Cost to Company		$ 1,298
Buildings and Improvements, Initial Cost to Company		57,857
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition		32,720
Land and Land Improvements, Gross Amount		3,091
Buildings and Leasehold Improvements, Gross Amount		88,784
Total Gross Amount	[1]	91,875
Accumulated Depreciation	[2]	$ (32,861)
Constructed/Acquired Date		1,994
Chester Residential Reentry Center
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Assets and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Location		Chester, Pennsylvania
Land, Initial Cost to Company		$ 657
Buildings and Improvements, Initial Cost to Company		2,679
Land and Land Improvements, Gross Amount		657
Buildings and Leasehold Improvements, Gross Amount		2,679
Total Gross Amount	[1]	3,336
Accumulated Depreciation	[2]	$ (95)
Constructed/Acquired Date		2,015
Cheyenne Transitional Center
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Assets and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Location		Cheyenne, Wyoming
Land, Initial Cost to Company		$ 5,567
Buildings and Improvements, Initial Cost to Company		2,092
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition		405
Land and Land Improvements, Gross Amount		5,567
Buildings and Leasehold Improvements, Gross Amount		2,497
Total Gross Amount	[1]	8,064
Accumulated Depreciation	[2]	$ (130)
Constructed/Acquired Date		2,015
Cibola County Corrections Center
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Assets and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Location		Milan, New Mexico
Land, Initial Cost to Company		$ 444
Buildings and Improvements, Initial Cost to Company		16,215
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition		30,204
Land and Land Improvements, Gross Amount		1,323
Buildings and Leasehold Improvements, Gross Amount		45,540
Total Gross Amount	[1]	46,863
Accumulated Depreciation	[2]	$ (17,433)
Constructed/Acquired Date		1,994
Cimarron Correctional Facility
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Assets and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Location		Cushing, Oklahoma
Land, Initial Cost to Company		$ 250
Buildings and Improvements, Initial Cost to Company		71,303
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition		43,179
Land and Land Improvements, Gross Amount		598
Buildings and Leasehold Improvements, Gross Amount		114,134
Total Gross Amount	[1]	114,732
Accumulated Depreciation	[2]	$ (33,999)
Constructed/Acquired Date		1,997
Coffee Correctional Facility
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Assets and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Location		Nicholls, Georgia
Land, Initial Cost to Company		$ 194
Buildings and Improvements, Initial Cost to Company		28,361
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition		49,191
Land and Land Improvements, Gross Amount		848
Buildings and Leasehold Improvements, Gross Amount		76,898
Total Gross Amount	[1]	77,746
Accumulated Depreciation	[2]	$ (20,721)
Constructed/Acquired Date		1,998
Columbine Facility
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Assets and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Location		Denver, Colorado
Land, Initial Cost to Company		$ 1,414
Buildings and Improvements, Initial Cost to Company		488
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition		99
Land and Land Improvements, Gross Amount		1,415
Buildings and Leasehold Improvements, Gross Amount		586
Total Gross Amount	[1]	2,001
Accumulated Depreciation	[2]	$ (16)
Constructed/Acquired Date		2,016
Corpus Christi Transitional Center
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Assets and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Location		Corpus Christi, Texas
Buildings and Improvements, Initial Cost to Company		$ 1,886
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition		407
Buildings and Leasehold Improvements, Gross Amount		2,293
Total Gross Amount	[1]	2,293
Accumulated Depreciation	[2]	$ (279)
Constructed/Acquired Date		2,015
Crossroads Correctional Center
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Assets and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Location		Shelby, Montana
Land, Initial Cost to Company		$ 413
Buildings and Improvements, Initial Cost to Company		33,196
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition		8,525
Land and Land Improvements, Gross Amount		1,173
Buildings and Leasehold Improvements, Gross Amount		40,961
Total Gross Amount	[1]	42,134
Accumulated Depreciation	[2]	$ (33,236)
Constructed/Acquired Date		1,999
Crowley County Correctional Facility
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Assets and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Location		Olney Springs, Colorado
Land, Initial Cost to Company		$ 211
Buildings and Improvements, Initial Cost to Company		46,845
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition		28,846
Land and Land Improvements, Gross Amount		2,481
Buildings and Leasehold Improvements, Gross Amount		73,421
Total Gross Amount	[1]	75,902
Accumulated Depreciation	[2]	$ (21,483)
Constructed/Acquired Date		2,003
D.C. Correctional Treatment Facility
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Assets and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Location		Washington, D.C.
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition		$ 6,131
Land and Land Improvements, Gross Amount		71
Buildings and Leasehold Improvements, Gross Amount		6,060
Total Gross Amount	[1]	6,131
Accumulated Depreciation	[2]	$ (6,022)
Constructed/Acquired Date		2,001
Dahlia Facility
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Assets and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Location		Denver, Colorado
Land, Initial Cost to Company		$ 6,788
Buildings and Improvements, Initial Cost to Company		727
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition		86
Land and Land Improvements, Gross Amount		6,788
Buildings and Leasehold Improvements, Gross Amount		813
Total Gross Amount	[1]	7,601
Accumulated Depreciation	[2]	$ (22)
Constructed/Acquired Date		2,016
Dallas Transitional Center
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Assets and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Location		Hutchins, Texas
Buildings and Improvements, Initial Cost to Company		$ 3,852
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition		1,699
Buildings and Leasehold Improvements, Gross Amount		5,551
Total Gross Amount	[1]	5,551
Accumulated Depreciation	[2]	$ (377)
Constructed/Acquired Date		2,015
Davis Correctional Facility
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Assets and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Location		Holdenville, Oklahoma
Land, Initial Cost to Company		$ 250
Buildings and Improvements, Initial Cost to Company		66,701
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition		40,340
Land and Land Improvements, Gross Amount		890
Buildings and Leasehold Improvements, Gross Amount		106,401
Total Gross Amount	[1]	107,291
Accumulated Depreciation	[2]	$ (32,059)
Constructed/Acquired Date		1,996
Diamondback Correctional Facility
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Assets and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Location		Watonga, Oklahoma
Land, Initial Cost to Company		$ 208
Buildings and Improvements, Initial Cost to Company		41,677
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition		22,585
Land and Land Improvements, Gross Amount		567
Buildings and Leasehold Improvements, Gross Amount		63,903
Total Gross Amount	[1]	64,470
Accumulated Depreciation	[2]	$ (22,931)
Constructed/Acquired Date		1,998
Eden Detention Center
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Assets and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Location		Eden, Texas
Land, Initial Cost to Company		$ 925
Buildings and Improvements, Initial Cost to Company		27,645
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition		33,793
Land and Land Improvements, Gross Amount		5,502
Buildings and Leasehold Improvements, Gross Amount		56,861
Total Gross Amount	[1]	62,363
Accumulated Depreciation	[2]	$ (21,094)
Constructed/Acquired Date		1,995
El Paso Multi Use Facility
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Assets and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Location		El Paso, Texas
Land, Initial Cost to Company		$ 14,936
Buildings and Improvements, Initial Cost to Company		4,536
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition		1,005
Land and Land Improvements, Gross Amount		14,936
Buildings and Leasehold Improvements, Gross Amount		5,541
Total Gross Amount	[1]	20,477
Accumulated Depreciation	[2]	$ (287)
Constructed/Acquired Date		2,015
El Paso Transitional Center
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Assets and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Location		El Paso, Texas
Land, Initial Cost to Company		$ 10,325
Buildings and Improvements, Initial Cost to Company		4,198
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition		700
Land and Land Improvements, Gross Amount		10,325
Buildings and Leasehold Improvements, Gross Amount		4,898
Total Gross Amount	[1]	15,223
Accumulated Depreciation	[2]	$ (240)
Constructed/Acquired Date		2,015
Eloy Detention Center
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Assets and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Location		Eloy, Arizona
Land, Initial Cost to Company		$ 498
Buildings and Improvements, Initial Cost to Company		33,308
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition		14,784
Land and Land Improvements, Gross Amount		1,851
Buildings and Leasehold Improvements, Gross Amount		46,739
Total Gross Amount	[1]	48,590
Accumulated Depreciation	[2]	$ (18,207)
Constructed/Acquired Date		1,995
Florence Correctional Center
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Assets and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Location		Florence, Arizona
Buildings and Improvements, Initial Cost to Company		$ 75,674
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition		11,783
Land and Land Improvements, Gross Amount		1,043
Buildings and Leasehold Improvements, Gross Amount		86,414
Total Gross Amount	[1]	87,457
Accumulated Depreciation	[2]	$ (29,198)
Constructed/Acquired Date		1,999
Fort Worth Transitional Center
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Assets and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Location		Fort Worth, Texas
Land, Initial Cost to Company		$ 3,251
Buildings and Improvements, Initial Cost to Company		334
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition		244
Land and Land Improvements, Gross Amount		3,252
Buildings and Leasehold Improvements, Gross Amount		577
Total Gross Amount	[1]	3,829
Accumulated Depreciation	[2]	$ (217)
Constructed/Acquired Date		2,015
Fox Facility and Training Center
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Assets and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Location		Denver, Colorado
Land, Initial Cost to Company		$ 3,038
Buildings and Improvements, Initial Cost to Company		1,203
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition		143
Land and Land Improvements, Gross Amount		3,038
Buildings and Leasehold Improvements, Gross Amount		1,346
Total Gross Amount	[1]	4,384
Accumulated Depreciation	[2]	$ (36)
Constructed/Acquired Date		2,016
Houston Processing Center
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Assets and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Location		Houston, Texas
Land, Initial Cost to Company		$ 2,250
Buildings and Improvements, Initial Cost to Company		53,373
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition		39,307
Land and Land Improvements, Gross Amount		3,429
Buildings and Leasehold Improvements, Gross Amount		91,501
Total Gross Amount	[1]	94,930
Accumulated Depreciation	[2]	$ (31,768)
Constructed/Acquired Date		1,984
Huerfano County Correctional Center
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Assets and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Location		Walsenburg, Colorado
Land, Initial Cost to Company		$ 124
Buildings and Improvements, Initial Cost to Company		26,358
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition		4,095
Land and Land Improvements, Gross Amount		984
Buildings and Leasehold Improvements, Gross Amount		29,593
Total Gross Amount	[1]	30,577
Accumulated Depreciation	[2]	$ (13,034)
Constructed/Acquired Date		1,997
Jenkins Correctional Center
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Assets and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Location		Millen, Georgia
Land, Initial Cost to Company		$ 208
Buildings and Improvements, Initial Cost to Company		48,158
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition		122
Land and Land Improvements, Gross Amount		237
Buildings and Leasehold Improvements, Gross Amount		48,251
Total Gross Amount	[1]	48,488
Accumulated Depreciation	[2]	$ (4,687)
Constructed/Acquired Date		2,012
Kit Carson Correctional Center
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Assets and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Location		Burlington, Colorado
Land, Initial Cost to Company		$ 432
Buildings and Improvements, Initial Cost to Company		35,980
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition		43,439
Land and Land Improvements, Gross Amount		1,048
Buildings and Leasehold Improvements, Gross Amount		78,803
Total Gross Amount	[1]	79,851
Accumulated Depreciation	[2]	$ (21,032)
Constructed/Acquired Date		1,998
La Palma Correctional Center
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Assets and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Location		Eloy, Arizona
Land, Initial Cost to Company		$ 283
Buildings and Improvements, Initial Cost to Company		183,155
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition		13,241
Land and Land Improvements, Gross Amount		483
Buildings and Leasehold Improvements, Gross Amount		196,196
Total Gross Amount	[1]	196,679
Accumulated Depreciation	[2]	$ (35,449)
Constructed/Acquired Date		2,008
Lake Erie Correctional Institution
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Assets and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Location		Conneaut, Ohio
Land, Initial Cost to Company		$ 2,871
Buildings and Improvements, Initial Cost to Company		69,779
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition		3,909
Land and Land Improvements, Gross Amount		3,669
Buildings and Leasehold Improvements, Gross Amount		72,890
Total Gross Amount	[1]	76,559
Accumulated Depreciation	[2]	$ (7,702)
Constructed/Acquired Date		2,011
Laredo Processing Center
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Assets and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Location		Laredo, Texas
Land, Initial Cost to Company		$ 788
Buildings and Improvements, Initial Cost to Company		26,737
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition		2,263
Land and Land Improvements, Gross Amount		968
Buildings and Leasehold Improvements, Gross Amount		28,820
Total Gross Amount	[1]	29,788
Accumulated Depreciation	[2]	$ (11,050)
Constructed/Acquired Date		1,985
Leavenworth Detention Center
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Assets and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Location		Leavenworth, Kansas
Land, Initial Cost to Company		$ 130
Buildings and Improvements, Initial Cost to Company		44,970
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition		43,100
Land and Land Improvements, Gross Amount		487
Buildings and Leasehold Improvements, Gross Amount		87,713
Total Gross Amount	[1]	88,200
Accumulated Depreciation	[2]	$ (26,984)
Constructed/Acquired Date		1,992
Lee Adjustment Center
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Assets and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Location		Beattyville, Kentucky
Land, Initial Cost to Company		$ 500
Buildings and Improvements, Initial Cost to Company		515
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition		16,089
Land and Land Improvements, Gross Amount		1,217
Buildings and Leasehold Improvements, Gross Amount		15,887
Total Gross Amount	[1]	17,104
Accumulated Depreciation	[2]	$ (6,763)
Constructed/Acquired Date		1,998
Leo Chesney Correctional Center
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Assets and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Location		Live Oak, California
Land, Initial Cost to Company		$ 250
Buildings and Improvements, Initial Cost to Company		4,774
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition		1,577
Land and Land Improvements, Gross Amount		250
Buildings and Leasehold Improvements, Gross Amount		6,351
Total Gross Amount	[1]	6,601
Accumulated Depreciation	[2]	$ (2,801)
Constructed/Acquired Date		1,989
Long Beach Community Corrections Center
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Assets and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Location		Long Beach, California
Land, Initial Cost to Company		$ 5,038
Buildings and Improvements, Initial Cost to Company		2,413
Land and Land Improvements, Gross Amount		5,038
Buildings and Leasehold Improvements, Gross Amount		2,413
Total Gross Amount	[1]	7,451
Accumulated Depreciation	[2]	$ (35)
Constructed/Acquired Date		2,016
Longmont Community Treatment Center
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Assets and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Location		Longmont, Colorado
Land, Initial Cost to Company		$ 3,364
Buildings and Improvements, Initial Cost to Company		582
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition		71
Land and Land Improvements, Gross Amount		3,363
Buildings and Leasehold Improvements, Gross Amount		654
Total Gross Amount	[1]	4,017
Accumulated Depreciation	[2]	$ (18)
Constructed/Acquired Date		2,016
Marion Adjustment Center
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Assets and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Location		St. Mary, Kentucky
Land, Initial Cost to Company		$ 250
Buildings and Improvements, Initial Cost to Company		9,994
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition		8,302
Land and Land Improvements, Gross Amount		915
Buildings and Leasehold Improvements, Gross Amount		17,631
Total Gross Amount	[1]	18,546
Accumulated Depreciation	[2]	$ (6,411)
Constructed/Acquired Date		1,998
McRae Correctional Facility
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Assets and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Location		McRae, Georgia
Land, Initial Cost to Company		$ 462
Buildings and Improvements, Initial Cost to Company		60,396
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition		18,088
Land and Land Improvements, Gross Amount		1,095
Buildings and Leasehold Improvements, Gross Amount		77,851
Total Gross Amount	[1]	78,946
Accumulated Depreciation	[2]	$ (19,407)
Constructed/Acquired Date		2,000
Mineral Wells Pre-Parole Transfer Facility
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Assets and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Location		Mineral Wells, Texas
Land, Initial Cost to Company		$ 176
Buildings and Improvements, Initial Cost to Company		22,589
Land and Land Improvements, Gross Amount		100
Total Gross Amount	[1],[3]	$ 100
Constructed/Acquired Date		1,995
Nevada Southern Detention Center
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Assets and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Location		Pahrump, Nevada
Land, Initial Cost to Company		$ 7,548
Buildings and Improvements, Initial Cost to Company		64,362
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition		10,011
Land and Land Improvements, Gross Amount		8,330
Buildings and Leasehold Improvements, Gross Amount		73,591
Total Gross Amount	[1]	81,921
Accumulated Depreciation	[2]	$ (11,086)
Constructed/Acquired Date		2,010
North Fork Correctional Facility
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Assets and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Location		Sayre, Oklahoma
Buildings and Improvements, Initial Cost to Company		$ 42,166
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition		59,619
Land and Land Improvements, Gross Amount		355
Buildings and Leasehold Improvements, Gross Amount		101,430
Total Gross Amount	[1]	101,785
Accumulated Depreciation	[2]	$ (29,000)
Constructed/Acquired Date		1,998
Northeast Ohio Correctional Center
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Assets and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Location		Youngstown, Ohio
Land, Initial Cost to Company		$ 750
Buildings and Improvements, Initial Cost to Company		39,583
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition		8,776
Land and Land Improvements, Gross Amount		1,854
Buildings and Leasehold Improvements, Gross Amount		47,255
Total Gross Amount	[1]	49,109
Accumulated Depreciation	[2]	$ (18,145)
Constructed/Acquired Date		1,997
Northwest New Mexico Correctional Center [Member]
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Assets and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Location		Grants, New Mexico
Land, Initial Cost to Company		$ 142
Buildings and Improvements, Initial Cost to Company		15,888
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition		14,706
Land and Land Improvements, Gross Amount		816
Buildings and Leasehold Improvements, Gross Amount		29,920
Total Gross Amount	[1]	30,736
Accumulated Depreciation	[2]	$ (12,590)
Constructed/Acquired Date		1,989
Otay Mesa Detention Center
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Assets and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Location		San Diego, California
Land, Initial Cost to Company		$ 28,845
Buildings and Improvements, Initial Cost to Company		114,411
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition		8,779
Land and Land Improvements, Gross Amount		37,005
Buildings and Leasehold Improvements, Gross Amount		115,030
Total Gross Amount	[1],[4]	152,035
Accumulated Depreciation	[2]	$ (3,893)
Constructed/Acquired Date		2,015
Prairie Correctional Facility
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Assets and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Location		Appleton, Minnesota
Land, Initial Cost to Company		$ 100
Buildings and Improvements, Initial Cost to Company		22,306
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition		9,008
Land and Land Improvements, Gross Amount		1,065
Buildings and Leasehold Improvements, Gross Amount		30,349
Total Gross Amount	[1]	31,414
Accumulated Depreciation	[2]	$ (14,343)
Constructed/Acquired Date		1,991
Queensgate Correctional Facility
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Assets and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Location		Cincinnati, Ohio
Land, Initial Cost to Company		$ 750
Buildings and Improvements, Initial Cost to Company		15,221
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition		498
Land and Land Improvements, Gross Amount		340
Buildings and Leasehold Improvements, Gross Amount		498
Total Gross Amount	[1],[3]	838
Accumulated Depreciation	[2]	$ (30)
Constructed/Acquired Date		1,998
Red Rock Correctional Center
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Assets and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Location		Eloy, Arizona
Land, Initial Cost to Company		$ 10
Buildings and Improvements, Initial Cost to Company		78,456
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition		49,875
Land and Land Improvements, Gross Amount		256
Buildings and Leasehold Improvements, Gross Amount		128,085
Total Gross Amount	[1]	128,341
Accumulated Depreciation	[2]	$ (25,469)
Constructed/Acquired Date		2,006
Roth Hall Residential Reentry Center
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Assets and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Location		Philadelphia, PA
Land, Initial Cost to Company		$ 654
Buildings and Improvements, Initial Cost to Company		2,693
Land and Land Improvements, Gross Amount		654
Buildings and Leasehold Improvements, Gross Amount		2,693
Total Gross Amount	[1]	3,347
Accumulated Depreciation	[2]	$ (96)
Constructed/Acquired Date		2,015
Saguaro Correctional Facility
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Assets and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Location		Eloy, Arizona
Land, Initial Cost to Company		$ 193
Buildings and Improvements, Initial Cost to Company		98,903
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition		585
Land and Land Improvements, Gross Amount		483
Buildings and Leasehold Improvements, Gross Amount		99,198
Total Gross Amount	[1]	99,681
Accumulated Depreciation	[2]	$ (19,218)
Constructed/Acquired Date		2,007
San Diego Correctional Facility
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Assets and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Location		San Diego, California
Buildings and Improvements, Initial Cost to Company		$ 92,458
Total Gross Amount	[1],[4]	$ 0
Constructed/Acquired Date		1,999
Shelby Training Center
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Assets and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Location		Memphis, Tennessee
Land, Initial Cost to Company		$ 150
Buildings and Improvements, Initial Cost to Company		6,393
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition		3,076
Land and Land Improvements, Gross Amount		275
Buildings and Leasehold Improvements, Gross Amount		9,344
Total Gross Amount	[1]	9,619
Accumulated Depreciation	[2]	$ (9,422)
Constructed/Acquired Date		1,986
South Texas Family Residential Center
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Assets and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Location		Dilley, Texas
Buildings and Improvements, Initial Cost to Company		$ 146,974
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition		8,714
Land and Land Improvements, Gross Amount		35
Buildings and Leasehold Improvements, Gross Amount		155,653
Total Gross Amount	[1],[5]	155,688
Accumulated Depreciation	[2]	$ (72,525)
Constructed/Acquired Date		2,015
Southeast Kentucky Correctional Facility
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Assets and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Location		Wheelwright, Kentucky
Land, Initial Cost to Company		$ 500
Buildings and Improvements, Initial Cost to Company		24,487
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition		11,525
Land and Land Improvements, Gross Amount		1,586
Buildings and Leasehold Improvements, Gross Amount		34,926
Total Gross Amount	[1]	36,512
Accumulated Depreciation	[2]	$ (13,894)
Constructed/Acquired Date		1,998
Stewart Detention Center
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Assets and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Location		Lumpkin, Georgia
Land, Initial Cost to Company		$ 143
Buildings and Improvements, Initial Cost to Company		70,560
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition		15,710
Land and Land Improvements, Gross Amount		1,125
Buildings and Leasehold Improvements, Gross Amount		85,288
Total Gross Amount	[1]	86,413
Accumulated Depreciation	[2]	$ (19,838)
Constructed/Acquired Date		2,004
T.Don Hutto Residential Center
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Assets and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Location		Taylor, Texas
Land, Initial Cost to Company		$ 183
Buildings and Improvements, Initial Cost to Company		13,418
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition		4,171
Land and Land Improvements, Gross Amount		591
Buildings and Leasehold Improvements, Gross Amount		17,181
Total Gross Amount	[1]	17,772
Accumulated Depreciation	[2]	$ (7,254)
Constructed/Acquired Date		1,997
Tallahatchie County Correctional Facility
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Assets and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Location		Tutwiler, Mississippi
Buildings and Improvements, Initial Cost to Company		$ 44,638
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition		95,307
Land and Land Improvements, Gross Amount		1,538
Buildings and Leasehold Improvements, Gross Amount		138,407
Total Gross Amount	[1]	139,945
Accumulated Depreciation	[2]	$ (41,313)
Constructed/Acquired Date		2,000
Torrance County Detention Facility
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Assets and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Location		Estancia, New Mexico
Land, Initial Cost to Company		$ 511
Buildings and Improvements, Initial Cost to Company		52,599
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition		7,923
Land and Land Improvements, Gross Amount		1,704
Buildings and Leasehold Improvements, Gross Amount		59,329
Total Gross Amount	[1]	61,033
Accumulated Depreciation	[2]	$ (22,923)
Constructed/Acquired Date		1,990
Trousdale Turner Correctional Center
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Assets and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Location		Hartsville, TN
Land, Initial Cost to Company		$ 649
Buildings and Improvements, Initial Cost to Company		135,412
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition		4,191
Land and Land Improvements, Gross Amount		1,617
Buildings and Leasehold Improvements, Gross Amount		138,635
Total Gross Amount	[1]	140,252
Accumulated Depreciation	[2]	$ (3,021)
Constructed/Acquired Date		2,015
Tulsa Transitional Center
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Assets and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Location		Tulsa, OK
Land, Initial Cost to Company		$ 8,206
Buildings and Improvements, Initial Cost to Company		4,061
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition		738
Land and Land Improvements, Gross Amount		8,206
Buildings and Leasehold Improvements, Gross Amount		4,799
Total Gross Amount	[1]	13,005
Accumulated Depreciation	[2]	$ (239)
Constructed/Acquired Date		2,015
Turley Residential Center
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Assets and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Location		Tulsa, OK
Land, Initial Cost to Company		$ 421
Buildings and Improvements, Initial Cost to Company		4,105
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition		835
Land and Land Improvements, Gross Amount		421
Buildings and Leasehold Improvements, Gross Amount		4,940
Total Gross Amount	[1]	5,361
Accumulated Depreciation	[2]	$ (256)
Constructed/Acquired Date		2,015
Ulster Facility [Member]
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Assets and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Location		Denver, Colorado
Land, Initial Cost to Company		$ 4,068
Buildings and Improvements, Initial Cost to Company		442
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition		44
Land and Land Improvements, Gross Amount		4,068
Buildings and Leasehold Improvements, Gross Amount		486
Total Gross Amount	[1]	4,554
Accumulated Depreciation	[2]	$ (13)
Constructed/Acquired Date		2,016
Walker Hall Residential Reentry Center
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Assets and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Location		Philadelphia, PA
Land, Initial Cost to Company		$ 654
Buildings and Improvements, Initial Cost to Company		2,693
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition		1
Land and Land Improvements, Gross Amount		654
Buildings and Leasehold Improvements, Gross Amount		2,694
Total Gross Amount	[1]	3,348
Accumulated Depreciation	[2]	$ (96)
Constructed/Acquired Date		2,015
Webb County Detention Center
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Assets and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Location		Laredo, Texas
Land, Initial Cost to Company		$ 498
Buildings and Improvements, Initial Cost to Company		20,160
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition		5,985
Land and Land Improvements, Gross Amount		2,126
Buildings and Leasehold Improvements, Gross Amount		24,517
Total Gross Amount	[1]	26,643
Accumulated Depreciation	[2]	$ (10,159)
Constructed/Acquired Date		1,998
West Tennessee Detention Facility
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Assets and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Location		Mason, Tennessee
Land, Initial Cost to Company		$ 538
Buildings and Improvements, Initial Cost to Company		31,931
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition		5,905
Land and Land Improvements, Gross Amount		2,003
Buildings and Leasehold Improvements, Gross Amount		36,371
Total Gross Amount	[1]	38,374
Accumulated Depreciation	[2]	$ (15,493)
Constructed/Acquired Date		1,990
Wheeler Correctional Facility
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Assets and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Location		Alamo, Georgia
Land, Initial Cost to Company		$ 117
Buildings and Improvements, Initial Cost to Company		30,781
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition		44,564
Land and Land Improvements, Gross Amount		423
Buildings and Leasehold Improvements, Gross Amount		75,039
Total Gross Amount	[1]	75,462
Accumulated Depreciation	[2]	$ (20,732)
Constructed/Acquired Date		1,998
Whiteville Correctional Facility
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Assets and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Location		Whiteville, Tennessee
Land, Initial Cost to Company		$ 303
Buildings and Improvements, Initial Cost to Company		51,694
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition		7,049
Land and Land Improvements, Gross Amount		1,667
Buildings and Leasehold Improvements, Gross Amount		57,379
Total Gross Amount	[1]	59,046
Accumulated Depreciation	[2]	$ (21,021)
Constructed/Acquired Date		1,998
[1]	The aggregate cost of properties for federal income tax purposes is approximately $3.6 billion at December 31, 2016.
[2]	Depreciation is calculated using estimated useful lives of depreciable assets up to 50 years for prison facilities.
[3]	CoreCivic recorded non-cash impairments during the fourth quarter of 2014 to write down the book values of the Queensgate and Mineral Wells facilities to the estimated fair values assuming asset sales for uses other than correctional facilities.
[4]	We transitioned operations from the 1,154-bed San Diego Correctional Facility to the newly constructed 1,482-bed Otay Mesa Detention Center in the fourth quarter of 2015. The San Diego Correctional Facility was subject to a ground lease with the County of San Diego. Upon expiration of the lease on December 31, 2015, ownership of the facility automatically reverted to the County of San Diego.
[5]	The South Texas Family Residential Center is subject to a lease agreement with a third-party lessor. This agreement resulted in CoreCivic being deemed the owner of the newly constructed assets for accounting purposes, in accordance with ASC 840-40-55, formerly Emerging Issues Task Force No. 97-10, "The Effect of Lessee Involvement in Asset Construction."

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Schedule III - Real Estate Assets and Accumulated Depreciation (Parenthetical) (Detail) $ in Billions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)Bed	Jun. 10, 2016Bed	Aug. 27, 2015Bed
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Assets and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Aggregate cost of properties for federal Income Tax purposes | $	$ 3.6
Number of beds at the facility | Bed	89,700	112	600
San Diego Correctional Facility
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Assets and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Number of beds at the facility	1,154
Lease expiration date	Dec. 31, 2015
Otay Mesa Detention Center
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Assets and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Number of beds at the facility	1,482
Maximum
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Assets and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Prison facilities, estimated useful lives of depreciable assets	50 years

Schedule III - Real Estate As92

Schedule III - Real Estate Assets and Accumulated Depreciation Summary of Transactions (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016		Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Assets and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Investment in Real Estate, balance at beginning of period	$ 3,542,023		$ 3,071,094	$ 3,078,902
Additions through capital expenditures	54,678		433,481	45,929
Acquisitions	36,199		131,348
Sale of real estate for cash				(4,368)
Asset impairments				(49,247)
Reclassifications and other	4,035		(93,900)	(122)
Investment in Real Estate, balance at end of period	3,636,935	[1]	3,542,023	3,071,094
Accumulated Depreciation, balance at beginning of period	(834,558)		(815,980)	(755,761)
Depreciation	(125,913)		(113,611)	(79,745)
Disposals/Other	117		95,033	118
Asset impairments				19,408
Accumulated Depreciation, balance at end of period	$ (960,354)	[2]	$ (834,558)	$ (815,980)
[1]	The aggregate cost of properties for federal income tax purposes is approximately $3.6 billion at December 31, 2016.
[2]	Depreciation is calculated using estimated useful lives of depreciable assets up to 50 years for prison facilities.