Document and Entity Information
Document and Entity Information | Apr. 01, 2020 |
Cover [Abstract] | |
Amendment Flag | false |
Entity Central Index Key | 0001070985 |
Document Type | 8-K |
Document Period End Date | Apr. 1, 2020 |
Entity Registrant Name | CoreCivic, Inc. |
Entity Incorporation State Country Code | MD |
Entity File Number | 001-16109 |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 62-1763875 |
Entity Address, Address Line One | 10 Burton Hills Boulevard |
Entity Address, City or Town | Nashville |
Entity Address, State or Province | TN |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 37215 |
City Area Code | (615) |
Local Phone Number | 263-3000 |
Written Communications | false |
Soliciting Material | false |
Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
Security 12b Title | Common Stock |
Trading Symbol | CXW |
Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |