The GEO Group, Inc. (GEO) 10-K 26 Feb 18 2017 FY Annual report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - USD ($) $ in Billions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Feb. 21, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	GEO GROUP INC
Entity Central Index Key	923,796
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Document Type	10-K
Trading Symbol	geo
Document Period End Date	Dec. 31, 2017
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,017
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		124,089,595
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Public Float			$ 2.2

Consolidated Statements of Oper

Consolidated Statements of Operations - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Sep. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2017	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Income Statement [Abstract]
Revenues	$ 568,977	$ 566,759	$ 577,070	$ 550,614	$ 566,579	$ 554,376	$ 548,350	$ 510,185	$ 2,263,420	$ 2,179,490	$ 1,843,307
Operating Expenses (excluding depreciation and amortization)									1,700,495	1,650,281	1,363,782
Depreciation and Amortization									124,297	114,916	106,756
General and administrative expenses									190,343	148,709	137,040
Operating Income	66,458	62,902	54,553	64,372	68,008	72,452	65,957	59,167	248,285	265,584	235,729
Interest Income									51,676	28,496	11,578
Interest Expense									(148,024)	(128,718)	(106,136)
Loss on Extinguishment of Debt									0	(15,885)	0
Income Before Income Taxes and Equity in Earnings of Affiliates									151,937	149,477	141,171
Provision for Income Taxes									17,958	7,904	7,389
Equity in Earnings of Affiliates, net of income tax (benefit) provision of $(3,699), $2,341 and $2,038									12,045	6,925	5,533
Net Income	36,263	38,453	30,942	40,366	49,342	43,674	23,156	32,326	146,024	148,498	139,315
Less: loss attributable to noncontrolling interests									217	217	123
Net Income Attributable to The GEO Group, Inc.	$ 36,357	$ 38,489	$ 30,992	$ 40,403	$ 49,436	$ 43,720	$ 23,209	$ 32,350	$ 146,241	$ 148,715	$ 139,438
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding:
Basic (in shares)									120,095	111,065	110,544
Diluted (in shares)									120,814	111,485	110,993
Basic earnings per share
Net income per share — basic (in dollars per share)	$ 0.30	$ 0.31	$ 0.25	$ 0.36	$ 0.44	$ 0.39	$ 0.21	$ 0.29	$ 1.22	$ 1.34	$ 1.26
Diluted:
Net income per share — diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 0.30	$ 0.31	$ 0.25	$ 0.35	$ 0.44	$ 0.39	$ 0.21	$ 0.29	1.21	1.33	1.25
Dividends declared per share (in dollars per share)									$ 1.88	$ 1.73	$ 1.67

Consolidated Statements of Ope3

Consolidated Statements of Operations (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Income Statement [Abstract]
Income tax provision on equity in earnings of affiliates	$ (3,699)	$ 2,341	$ 2,038

Consolidated Statements of Comp

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net Income	$ 146,024	$ 148,498	$ 139,315
Foreign currency translation adjustments	3,808	482	(4,936)
Pension liability adjustment, net of income tax (provision) benefit of $764, $114 and $(867), respectively	(1,420)	(704)	1,276
Change in fair value of derivative instrument classified as cash flow hedge, net of income tax (provision) benefit of $(703), $(337) and $213, respectively	3,985	1,820	(1,375)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	6,373	1,598	(5,035)
Total comprehensive income	152,397	150,096	134,280
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	211	198	215
Comprehensive income attributable to The GEO Group, Inc.	$ 152,608	$ 150,294	$ 134,495

Consolidated Statements of Com5

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Parentheticals) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Tax (provision) benefit on pension liability adjustment	$ 764	$ 114	$ (867)
Tax (provision) benefit on loss on derivative instrument classified as a cash flow hedge	$ (703)	$ (337)	$ 213

Consolidated Balance Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 81,377	$ 68,038
Restricted cash and investments	44,932	17,133
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $4,574 and $3,664, respectively	389,916	356,255
Contract receivable, current portion	18,142	224,033
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	45,342	32,210
Total current assets	579,709	697,669
Restricted Cash and Investments	27,999	20,848
Property and Equipment, Net	2,078,123	1,897,241
Non-Current Contract Receivable	404,309	219,783
Assets Held for Sale	3,915	0
Deferred Income Tax Assets	26,277	30,039
Goodwill	778,951	615,433
Intangible Assets, Net	255,339	203,884
Other Non-Current Assets	72,286	64,512
Total Assets	4,226,908	3,749,409
Current Liabilities
Accounts payable	92,587	79,637
Accrued payroll and related taxes	71,732	55,260
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	176,324	131,096
Current portion of capital lease obligations, long-term debt and non-recourse debt	28,920	238,065
Total current liabilities	369,563	504,058
Non-Current Deferred Income Tax Liabilities	8,757	0
Other Non-Current Liabilities	96,702	88,656
Capital Lease Obligations	6,059	7,431
Long-Term Debt	2,181,544	1,935,465
Non-Recourse Debt	365,364	238,842
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 17)
Shareholders’ Equity
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 30,000,000 shares authorized, none issued or outstanding	0	0
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 187,500,000 shares authorized, 124,008,303 and 112,547,544 issued and outstanding, respectively	1,240	1,125
Additional paid-in capital	1,190,906	891,993
Earnings in excess of distributions	31,541	112,763
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(24,446)	(30,825)
Total shareholders’ equity attributable to The GEO Group, Inc.	1,199,241	975,056
Noncontrolling interests	(322)	(99)
Total shareholders’ equity	1,198,919	974,957
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity	$ 4,226,908	$ 3,749,409

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$ 4,574	$ 3,664
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized	30,000,000	30,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	0
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	187,500,000	187,500,000
Common stock, shares issued	124,008,303	112,547,544
Common stock, shares outstanding	124,008,303	112,547,544

Consolidated Statements of Cash

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Cash Flow from Operating Activities:
Net income (loss)	$ 146,024	$ 148,498	$ 139,315
Less: loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	217	217	123
Net income attributable to The GEO Group, Inc.	146,241	148,715	139,438
Adjustments to reconcile net income attributable to The GEO Group, Inc. to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization expense	124,297	114,916	106,756
Deferred tax provision (benefit)	12,238	(5,963)	(2,374)
Amortization of debt issuance costs, discount and/or premium	16,540	12,121	6,963
Stock-based compensation	19,844	12,773	11,709
Loss on extinguishment of debt	0	15,885	0
Provision for doubtful accounts	2,456	2,682	764
Exit charges related to non-core operating leases	0	0	4,550
Equity in earnings of affiliates, net of tax	(12,045)	(6,925)	(5,533)
Income tax deficiency (benefit) related to equity compensation	0	1,626	(1,409)
Loss (gain) on sale/disposal of property and equipment	1,520	394	(466)
Dividends received from unconsolidated joint venture	6,132	1,611	3,244
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisition:
Changes in accounts receivable, prepaid expenses and other assets	20,938	(50,946)	(29,311)
Changes in contract receivable	40,515	(280,562)	(114,086)
Changes in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities	2,366	5,645	21,912
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	381,042	(28,028)	142,157
Cash Flow from Investing Activities:
Acquisition of LCS, cash consideration	0	0	(307,404)
Acquisition of CEC, cash consideration, net of cash acquired	(353,556)	0	0
Acquisition of SoberLink, cash consideration	0	0	(24,402)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment	3,460	2,030	42
Insurance proceeds - damaged property	2,754	4,733	1,270
Change in restricted cash and investments	(33,661)	(9,558)	(4,805)
Capital expenditures	(148,406)	(81,565)	(117,581)
Net cash used in investing activities	(529,409)	(84,360)	(452,880)
Cash Flow from Financing Activities:
Payments on long-term debt	(1,140,788)	(934,006)	(311,985)
Proceeds from long term debt	1,389,084	1,012,945	724,798
Payments on non-recourse debt	(307,414)	(10,064)	(11,908)
Proceeds from non-recourse debt	181,658	266,835	123,560
Taxes paid related to net share settlements of equity awards	(4,142)	(2,336)	(2,786)
Debt issuance costs	(9,542)	(21,115)	(7,069)
Proceeds from stock options exercised	6,962	3,347	2,774
Income tax (deficiency) benefit related to equity compensation	0	(1,626)	1,409
Proceeds from issuance of common stock in connection with ESPP	497	436	441
Issuance of common stock in connection with public offering	275,867	0	0
Dividends paid	(227,463)	(194,748)	(186,984)
Net cash provided by financing activities	164,719	119,668	332,250
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents	(3,013)	1,120	(3,226)
Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents	13,339	8,400	18,301
Cash and Cash Equivalents, beginning of period	68,038	59,638	41,337
Cash and Cash Equivalents, end of period	81,377	68,038	59,638
Cash paid during the year for:
Income taxes	13,809	23,063	11,522
Interest	115,354	109,356	97,652
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
Capital expenditures in accounts payable and accrued expenses	$ 13,039	$ 894	$ 5,939

Consolidated Statements of Shar

Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	Total	Common Stock	Additional Paid-In Capital	Earnings in Excess of Distributions	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Noncontrolling Interest
Beginning Balance at Dec. 31, 2014	$ 1,045,993	$ 1,113	$ 865,685	$ 206,342	$ (27,461)	$ 314
Beginning Balance, Shares at Dec. 31, 2014		111,287
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Proceeds from stock options exercised	2,775	$ 2	2,773
Proceeds from stock options exercised, Shares		185
Tax benefit related to equity compensation	1,409		1,409
Stock based compensation expense	11,709		11,709
Shares withheld for net settlements of share-based awards, shares		(108)
Shares withheld for net settlements of share-based awards	(2,786)		(2,786)
Restricted stock granted	0	$ 6	(6)
Restricted stock granted, Shares		635
Restricted stock cancelled	0
Restricted stock cancelled, Shares		(53)
Dividends - Paid	(186,984)			(186,984)
Re-issuance of treasury shares (ESPP), Shares		20
Re-issuance of treasury shares (ESPP)	441		441	0
Net income (loss)	139,315			139,438		(123)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(5,035)				(4,943)	(92)
Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2015	1,006,837	$ 1,121	879,225	158,796	(32,404)	99
Ending Balance, Shares at Dec. 31, 2015		111,966
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Proceeds from stock options exercised	3,347	$ 2	3,345
Proceeds from stock options exercised, Shares		234
Tax benefit related to equity compensation	(1,626)		(1,626)
Stock based compensation expense	12,773		12,773
Shares withheld for net settlements of share-based awards, shares		(113)
Shares withheld for net settlements of share-based awards	(2,337)		(2,335)
Restricted stock granted	0	$ 5	(5)
Restricted stock granted, Shares		523
Restricted stock cancelled	0	$ (1)	1
Restricted stock cancelled, Shares		(84)
Dividends - Paid	(194,748)			(194,748)
Re-issuance of treasury shares (ESPP), Shares		22
Re-issuance of treasury shares (ESPP)	436		436	0
Net income (loss)	148,498			148,715		(217)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	1,598				1,579	19
Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2016	974,957	$ 1,125	891,993	112,763	(30,825)	(99)
Ending Balance, Shares at Dec. 31, 2016		112,548
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Proceeds from stock options exercised	$ 6,962	$ 4	6,958
Proceeds from stock options exercised, Shares	360	358
Stock based compensation expense	$ 19,844		19,844
Shares withheld for net settlements of share-based awards, shares		(136)
Shares withheld for net settlements of share-based awards	(4,142)	$ (1)	(4,141)
Restricted stock granted	0	$ 9	(9)
Restricted stock granted, Shares		933
Restricted stock cancelled	0	$ (1)	1
Restricted stock cancelled, Shares		(65)
Dividends - Paid	(227,463)			(227,463)
Issuance of common stock under prospectus supplement	275,867	$ 104	275,763
Issuance of common stock under prospectus supplement, shares		10,350
Shares issued for ESPP		20
Issuance of common stock (ESPP)	497		497
Net income (loss)	146,024			146,241		(217)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	6,373				6,379	(6)
Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2017	$ 1,198,919	$ 1,240	$ 1,190,906	$ 31,541	$ (24,446)	$ (322)
Ending Balance, Shares at Dec. 31, 2017		124,008

Summary of Business Organizatio

Summary of Business Organization, Operations and Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Summary of Business Organization, Operations and Significant Accounting Policies	Summary of Business Organization, Operations and Significant Accounting Policies The GEO Group, Inc., a Florida corporation, and subsidiaries (the “Company” or “GEO”) is a fully-integrated real estate investment trust (“REIT”) specializing in the ownership, leasing and management of correctional, detention and reentry facilities and the provision of community-based services and youth services in the United States, Australia, South Africa and the United Kingdom. The Company owns, leases and operates a broad range of correctional and detention facilities including maximum, medium and minimum security prisons, immigration detention centers, minimum security detention centers, as well as community based reentry facilities. The Company develops new facilities based on contract awards, using its project development expertise and experience to design, construct and finance what it believes are state-of-the-art facilities that maximize security and efficiency. The Company provides innovative compliance technologies, industry-leading monitoring services, and evidence-based supervision and treatment programs for community-based parolees, probationers and pretrial defendants. The Company also provides secure transportation services for offender and detainee populations as contracted domestically and in the United Kingdom through its joint venture GEO Amey PECS Ltd. (“GEOAmey”). As of December 31, 2017 , GEO's worldwide operations included the ownership and/or management of approximately 96,000 beds at 141 correctional, detention and community services facilities, including idle facilities and projects under development, and also include the provision of community supervision services for more than 192,000 offenders and pretrial defendants, including approximately 100,000 individuals through an array of technology products including radio frequency, GPS, and alcohol monitoring devices. GEO, which has been in operation since 1984, began operating as a REIT for federal income tax purposes effective January 1, 2013. As a result of the REIT conversion, GEO reorganized its operations and moved non-real estate components into taxable REIT subsidiaries (“TRSs”). Through the TRS structure, the portion of GEO's businesses which are non-real estate related, such as its managed-only contracts, international operations, electronic monitoring services, and other non-residential and community based facilities, are part of wholly-owned taxable subsidiaries of the REIT. Most of GEO's business units, which are real estate related and involve company-owned and company-leased facilities, are part of the REIT. The TRS structure allows the Company to maintain the strategic alignment of all of its diversified business segments under one entity. The TRS assets and operations will continue to be subject to federal and state corporate income taxes and to foreign taxes as applicable in the jurisdictions in which those assets and operations are located. In March 2017, the Company's Board of Directors declared a 3-for-2 stock split of its common stock. The stock split was completed on April 24, 2017 with respect to shareholders of record on April 10, 2017. Outstanding share and per-share amounts disclosed for all periods presented have been retroactively adjusted to reflect the effects of the stock split. On April 24, 2017, the Company amended its articles of incorporation to increase the number of authorized shares of common stock to take into effect the stock split. The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The significant accounting policies of the Company are described below. Consolidation The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. The equity method of accounting is used for investments in non-controlled affiliates in which the Company’s ownership ranges from 20 to 50 percent, or in instances in which the Company is able to exercise significant influence but not control. The Company reports South Africa Custodial Services ("SACS") and its 50% owned joint venture in the United Kingdom, GEOAmey, under the equity method of accounting. Noncontrolling interests in consolidated entities represent equity that other investors have contributed to South Africa Custodial Management ("SACM"). Non-controlling interests are adjusted for income and losses allocable to the other shareholders in these entities. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated. Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make certain estimates, judgments 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 revenues and expenses during the reporting period. The Company’s significant estimates include reserves for self-insured retention related to general liability insurance, workers’ compensation insurance, auto liability insurance, medical malpractice insurance, employer group health insurance, projected undiscounted cash flows used to evaluate asset impairment, estimated fair values of business acquisitions, pension assumptions, percentage of completion and estimated cost to complete for construction projects, recoverability of notes receivable, estimated useful lives of property and equipment and intangible assets, stock based compensation and allowance for doubtful accounts. These estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. While the Company believes that such estimates are reasonable when considered in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements taken as a whole, the actual amounts of such estimates, when known, will vary from these estimates. If actual results significantly differ from the Company’s estimates, the Company’s financial condition and results of operations could be materially impacted. Dividends As a REIT, the Company is required to distribute annually at least 90% of its REIT taxable income (determined without regard to the dividends paid deduction and by excluding net capital gain). The amount, timing and frequency of future distributions, however, will be at the sole discretion of the Company's Board of Directors and will be declared based upon various factors, many of which are beyond the Company's control, including, the Company's financial condition and operating cash flows, the amount required to maintain REIT status and reduce any income and excise taxes that the Company otherwise would be required to pay, limitations on distributions in the Company's existing and future debt instruments, limitations on the Company's ability to fund distributions using cash generated through our TRSs and other factors that the Company's Board of Directors may deem relevant. The Company began paying regular REIT distributions in 2013. Refer to Note 3- Shareholders’ Equity. A REIT is not permitted to retain earnings and profits accumulated during the years it was taxed as a C corporation or earnings and profits accumulated by its subsidiaries that have been converted to qualified REIT subsidiaries, and must make one or more distributions to shareholders that equal or exceed these accumulated amounts by the end of the first REIT year. Earnings and profits, which determine the taxability of distributions to shareholders, will differ from net income reported for financial reporting purposes due to the differences in the treatment of gains and losses, revenue and expenses, and depreciation for financial reporting relative to federal income tax purposes. Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents include all interest-bearing deposits or investments with original maturities of three months or less when purchased. The Company maintains cash and cash equivalents with various financial institutions. These financial institutions are located throughout the United States, Australia, South Africa and the United Kingdom. As of December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , the Company had $28.2 million and $21.6 million in cash and cash equivalents held by its international subsidiaries, respectively. Concentration of Credit Risk The Company maintains deposits of cash in excess of federally insured limits with certain financial institutions and accordingly the Company is subject to credit risk. Other than cash, financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist principally of trade accounts receivable, contract receivable, long-term debt and financial instruments used in hedging activities. The Company’s cash management and investment policies restrict investments to low-risk, highly liquid securities, and the Company performs periodic evaluations of the credit standing of the financial institutions with which it deals. Accounts Receivable Accounts receivable consists primarily of trade accounts receivable due from federal, state, and local government agencies for operating and managing correctional facilities, providing youth and community based services, providing electronic monitoring and supervision services, providing construction and design services and providing inmate residential and prisoner transportation services. The Company generates receivables with its governmental clients and with other parties in the normal course of business as a result of billing and receiving payment. The Company regularly reviews outstanding receivables, and provides for estimated losses through an allowance for doubtful accounts. In evaluating the level of established loss reserves, the Company makes judgments regarding its customers’ ability to make required payments, economic events and other factors. As the financial condition of these parties change, circumstances develop or additional information becomes available, adjustments to the allowance for doubtful accounts may be required. The Company also performs ongoing credit evaluations for some of its customers’ financial conditions and generally does not require collateral. Generally, the Company receives payment for these services thirty to sixty days in arrears. However, certain of the Company’s accounts receivable are paid by customers after the completion of their program year and therefore can be aged in excess of one year. The Company maintains reserves for potential credit losses, and such losses traditionally have been within its expectations. Actual write-offs are charged against the allowance when collection efforts have been unsuccessful. As of December 31, 2017 and 2016, $4 million and $1.3 million , respectively, of the Company's trade receivables were considered to be long-term and are classified as Other Non-Current Assets in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets. Notes Receivable The Company had notes receivable from its former joint venture partner in the United Kingdom related to a subordinated loan extended to the joint venture partner while an active member of the partnership. The notes bore interest at a rate of 13% , and had semi-annual payments due June 15 and December 15. The Company recognized interest income on its Notes Receivable as it was earned. The balances outstanding were fully paid off as of December 31, 2017 . Note Receivable from Joint Venture In May 2011, the GEO Group UK Limited, the Company’s subsidiary in the United Kingdom (“GEO UK”), extended a non-revolving line of credit facility to GEOAmey for the purpose of funding mobilization costs and on-going start up and operations in the principal amount of £ 12 million or $16.2 million , based on exchange rates as of December 31, 2017 . Amounts under the line of credit were drawn down in multiple advances up to the principal amount and accrue interest at the base rate of the Bank of England plus 0.5% with the principal amount due on demand. The Company recognizes interest income on its notes receivable as it is earned. As of December 31, 2017 , the Company was owed £1.3 million , or $1.7 million , based on exchange rates as of December 31, 2017 , under the line of credit. As of December 31, 2016, the Company was owed £3.5 million , or $4.3 million , based on exchange rates as of December 31, 2017 . These balances are included within Other Non-Current Assets in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets. Refer to Note 15 - Business Segments and Geographic Information regarding the Company's investment in GEOAmey. Contract Receivable The Company's Australian subsidiary has recorded a contract receivable in connection with the construction of a 1,300 -bed detention facility in Ravenhall, Australia for the State of Victoria. The contract receivable represents costs incurred and estimated earnings in excess of billings and is recorded at net present value based on the timing of expected future settlement. Refer to Note 7 - Contract Receivable for further information. Restricted Cash and Investments The Company’s restricted cash and investments at December 31, 2017 are attributable to certain cash restriction requirements at the Company’s wholly owned Australian subsidiary related to non-recourse debt, other guarantees and restricted investments related to The GEO Group Inc. Non-qualified Deferred Compensation Plan as well as dividends held for unvested restricted stock awards. The current portion of restricted cash and investments primarily represents the amount expected to be paid within the next twelve months for debt service related to the Company's non-recourse debt. Prepaid expenses and Other Current Assets Prepaid expenses and other current assets include assets that are expected to be realized within the next fiscal year. Included in the balance at December 31, 2017 is approximately $15.5 million of federal and state tax overpayments that will be applied against estimated tax payments due in 2018. Of this amount, approximately $13 million relates to tax overpayments in Australia. Included in the balance at December 31, 2016 is approximately $9.4 million of federal and state tax overpayments that were applied against tax payments in 2017. Property and Equipment Property and equipment are stated at cost, less accumulated amortization and depreciation. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the related assets. Buildings and improvements are depreciated over 2 to 50 years. Equipment and furniture and fixtures are depreciated over 3 to 10 years. Straight-line and accelerated methods of depreciation are generally used for income tax purposes. Leasehold improvements are amortized on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the useful life of the improvement or the term of the lease. The Company performs ongoing evaluations of the estimated useful lives of the property and equipment for depreciation purposes. The estimated useful lives are determined and continually evaluated based on the period over which services are expected to be rendered by the asset. If the assessment indicates that assets will be used for a longer or shorter period than previously anticipated, the useful lives of the assets are revised, resulting in a change in estimate. The Company has not made any such changes in estimates during the years ended December 31, 2017 , 2016 and 2015, respectively. Maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred. Interest is capitalized in connection with the construction of company-owned correctional and detention facilities. Cost for self-constructed correctional and detention facilities includes direct materials and labor, capitalized interest and certain other indirect costs associated with construction of the facility, such as property taxes, other indirect labor and related benefits and payroll taxes. The Company begins the capitalization of costs during the pre-construction phase, which is the period during which costs are incurred to evaluate the site, and continues until the facility is substantially complete and ready for occupancy. Labor costs capitalized for the years ended December 31, 2017 , 2016 and 2015 were not significant. Capitalized interest is recorded as part of the asset to which it relates and is amortized over the asset’s estimated useful life. Refer to Note 6 - Property and Equipment. Assets Held for Sale As of December 31, 2017, the Company has one property classified as held for sale in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet. The Company classifies a long-lived asset (disposal group) as held for sale in the period in which all of the following criteria are met (i) Management, having the authority to approve the action, commits to a plan to sell the asset (disposal group), (ii) the asset (disposal group) is available for immediate sale in its present condition subject only to the terms that are usual and customary for sales of such assets (disposal groups), (iii) an active program to locate a buyer and other actions required to complete the plan to sell the asset (disposal group) have been initiated, (iv) the sale of the asset (disposal group) is probable, and transfer of the asset (disposal group) is expected to qualify for recognition as a completed sale, within one year, except as permitted, (v) the asset (disposal group) is being actively marketed for sale at a price that is reasonable in relation to its current fair value, and (vi) actions required to complete the plan indicate that it is unlikely that significant changes to the plan will be made or that the plan will be withdrawn. The Company records assets held for sale at the lower of cost or estimated fair value and estimates fair value by using third party appraisers or other valuation techniques. The Company does not record depreciation for assets held for sale. Any gain or loss on the sale of operating assets is included in the operating income of the reportable segment to which it relates. The property that is classified as held for sale is an office building previously used by a company GEO recently acquired, Community Education Centers, for its corporate headquarters. Refer to Note 2 - Business Combinations. At December 31, 2017, the carrying value of the property was approximately $3.9 million . In January 2018, the property was sold for $4 million , net of selling costs. Asset Impairments The Company had property and equipment of $2.1 billion and $1.9 billion as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, including approximately 5,400 vacant beds at five idle facilities in its U.S. Corrections & Detention segment with a carrying value of $139.6 million which are being marketed to potential customers as of December 31, 2017 , excluding equipment and other assets that can be easily transferred for use at other facilities. The Company reviews long-lived assets to be held and used for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of such assets may not be fully recoverable. Events that would trigger an impairment assessment include deterioration of profits for a business segment that has long-lived assets, or when other changes occur that might impair recovery of long-lived assets such as the termination of a management contract or a prolonged decrease in inmate population. If impairment indicators are present, the Company performs a recoverability test to determine whether or not an impairment loss should be measured. The Company tests idle facilities for impairment upon notification that the facilities will no longer be utilized by the customer. If a long-lived asset is part of a group that includes other assets, the unit of accounting for the long-lived asset is its group. Generally, the Company groups assets by facility for the purpose of considering whether any impairment exists. The estimates of recoverability are based on projected undiscounted cash flows associated with actual marketing efforts where available or, in other instances, projected undiscounted cash flows that are comparable to historical cash flows from management contracts at similar facilities and sensitivity analyses that consider reductions to such cash flows. The Company's sensitivity analyses include adjustments to projected cash flows compared to the historical cash flows due to current business conditions which impact per diem rates as well as labor and other operating costs, changes related to facility mission due to changes in prospective clients, and changes in projected capacity and occupancy rates. The Company also factors in prolonged periods of vacancies as well as the time and costs required to ramp up facility population once a contract is obtained. The Company performs the impairment analyses on an annual basis for each of the idle facilities and takes into consideration updates each quarter for market developments affecting the potential utilization of each of the facilities in order to identify events that may cause the Company to reconsider the most recent assumptions. Such events could include negotiations with a prospective customer for the utilization of an idle facility at terms significantly less favorable than the terms used in the Company's most recent impairment analysis, or changes in legislation surrounding a particular facility that could impact the Company's ability to house certain types of inmates at such facility. Further, a substantial increase in the number of available beds at other facilities the Company owns, or in the marketplace, could lead to deterioration in market conditions and projected cash flows. Although they are not frequently received, an unsolicited offer to purchase any of the Company's idle facilities, at amounts that are less than their carrying value could also cause the Company to reconsider the assumptions used in the most recent impairment analysis. The Company has identified marketing prospects to utilize each of the remaining currently idled facilities and has determined that no current impairment exists. However, the Company can provide no assurance that it will be able to secure management contracts to utilize its idle facilities, or that it will not incur impairment charges in the future. In all cases, the projected undiscounted cash flows in our analysis as of December 31, 2017 substantially exceeded the carrying amounts of each facility. The Company's evaluations also take into consideration historical experience in securing new facility management contracts to utilize facilities that had been previously idled for periods comparable to or in excess of the periods the Company's currently idle facilities have been idle. Such previously idled facilities are currently being operated under contracts that generate cash flows resulting in the recoverability of the net book value of the previously idled facilities by substantial amounts. Due to a variety of factors, the lead time to negotiate contracts with federal and state agencies to utilize idle bed capacity is generally lengthy which has historically resulted in periods of idleness similar to the ones the Company is currently experiencing. As a result of its analyses, the Company determined each of these assets to have recoverable values substantially in excess of the corresponding carrying values. By their nature, these estimates contain uncertainties with respect to the extent and timing of the respective cash flows due to potential delays or material changes to forecasted terms and conditions in contracts with prospective customers that could impact the estimate of projected cash flows. Notwithstanding the effects the current economy has had on the Company's customers' demand for prison beds in the short term which has led to its decision to idle certain facilities, the Company believes the long-term trends favor an increase in the utilization of its idle correctional facilities. This belief is also based on the Company's experience in working with governmental agencies faced with significant budgetary challenges which is a primary contributing factor to the lack of appropriated funding to build new bed capacity by federal and state agencies. Assets Held under Capital Leases Assets held under capital leases are recorded at the lower of the net present value of the minimum lease payments or the fair value of the leased asset at the inception of the lease. Amortization expense is recognized using the straight-line method over the shorter of the estimated useful life of the asset or the term of the related lease and is included in depreciation expense. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets Goodwill The Company has recorded goodwill as a result of its business combinations. Goodwill is recorded as the difference, if any, between the aggregate consideration paid for an acquisition and the fair value of the net tangible assets and other intangible assets acquired. The Company's goodwill is not amortized and is tested for impairment annually on the first day of the fourth quarter, and whenever events or circumstances arise that indicate impairment may have occurred. Impairment testing is performed for all reporting units that contain goodwill. The reporting units are the same as the reportable segment for U.S. Corrections & Detention and are at the operating segment level for GEO Care. On the annual measurement date of October 1, 2017, the Company's management elected to qualitatively assess the Company's goodwill for impairment for all of its reporting units, pursuant to the provisions of Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2011-08. Under provisions of the qualitative analysis, when testing goodwill for impairment, the Company first assesses qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events or circumstances leads to a determination that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If, after assessing the totality of events or circumstances, the Company determines it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, the Company performs a quantitative impairment test to identify goodwill impairment and measures the amount of goodwill impairment loss to be recognized, if any. The qualitative factors used by the Company’s management to determine the likelihood that the fair value of the reporting unit is less than the carrying amount include, among other things, a review of overall economic conditions and their current and future impact on the Company’s existing business, the Company’s financial performance and stock price, industry outlook and market competition. With respect to the qualitative assessments, management determined that it was more likely than not that the fair values of the reporting units exceeded their carrying values. Other Intangible Assets The Company has also recorded other finite and indefinite lived intangible assets as a result of previously completed business combinations. Other acquired finite and indefinite lived intangible assets are recognized separately if the benefit of the intangible asset is obtained through contractual or other legal rights, or if the intangible asset can be sold, transferred, licensed, rented or exchanged, regardless of the Company’s intent to do so. The Company’s intangible assets include facility management contracts, trade names and technology. The facility management contracts represent customer relationships in the form of management contracts acquired at the time of each business combination; the value of BI’s and Protocol's trade names represent, among other intangible benefits, name recognition to its customers and intellectual property rights; and the acquired technology represents BI’s innovation with respect to its GPS tracking monitoring, radio frequency monitoring, voice verification monitoring and alcohol compliance systems, Protocol's innovation with respect to its customer relationship management software and Soberlink's innovation with respect to its alcohol monitoring devices. When establishing useful lives, the Company considers the period and the pattern in which the economic benefits of the intangible asset are consumed or otherwise used up; or, if that pattern cannot be reliably determined, using a straight-line amortization method over a period that may be shorter than the ultimate life of such intangible asset. The Company also considers the impact of renewal terms when establishing useful lives. The Company currently amortizes its acquired facility management contracts over periods ranging from three to twenty-one years years and its acquired technology over seven to eight years. There is no residual value associated with the Company’s finite-lived intangible assets. The Company reviews its trade name assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of such assets may not be fully recoverable. The Company does not amortize its indefinite lived intangible assets. The Company reviews its indefinite lived intangible assets annually or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the asset might be impaired. These reviews resulted in no impairment to the carrying value of the indefinite lived intangible assets for all periods presented. The Company records the costs associated with renewal and extension of facility management contracts as expenses in the period they are incurred. Internal-Use Software Costs incurred to develop software for internal use are capitalized and amortized over the estimated useful lives of the software. Costs related to design or maintenance of internal-use software are expensed as incurred. As of December 31, 2017 and 2016, included in Property and Equipment, Net is approximately $30.1 million and $21.2 million of capitalized internal-use software, respectively. Debt Issuance Costs Debt issuance costs, net of accumulated amortization of $49.8 million and $40.2 million , totaling $42.3 million and $48.9 million at December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively, are included in Long-Term Debt, Non-Recourse Debt and Other Non-Current Assets in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets and are amortized to interest expense using the effective interest method over the term of the related debt. When evaluating the accounting for debt transactions and the related costs, in instances when there is a significant decrease in a creditor's individual principal balance, the Company expenses the associated unamortized debt issuance costs. Variable Interest Entities The Company evaluates its joint ventures and other entities in which it has a variable interest (a “VIE”), generally in the form of investments, loans, guarantees, or equity in order to determine if it has a controlling financial interest and is required to consolidate the entity as a result. The reporting entity with a variable interest that provides the entity with a controlling financial interest in the VIE will have both of the following characteristics: (i) the power to direct the activities of a VIE that most significantly impact the VIE's economic performance and (ii) the obligation to absorb the losses of the VIE that could potentially be significant to the VIE or the right to receive benefits from the VIE that could potentially be significant to the VIE. The Company does not consolidate its 50% owned South African joint venture interest in SACS, a VIE. SACS joint venture investors are GEO and Kensani Corrections, Pty. Ltd (an independent third party); each partner owns a 50% share. The Company has determined it is not the primary beneficiary of SACS since it does not have the power to direct the activities of SACS that most significantly impact its performance. As such, the Company's investment in this entity is accounted for under the equity method of accounting. SACS was established and subsequently, in 2001, was awarded a 25 -year contract to design, finance and build the Kutama Sinthumule Correctional Centre in Louis Trichardt, South Africa. To fund the construction of the prison, SACS obtained long-term financing from its equity partners and lenders, the repayment of which is fully guaranteed by the South African government, except in the event of default, in which case the government guarantee is reduced to 80% . The Company's maximum exposure for loss under this contract is limited to its investment in the joint venture of $18.1 million at Decem

Business Combinations

Business Combinations	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Business Combinations	Business Combinations Community Education Centers Acquisition On April 5, 2017, the Company completed its acquisition of CEC, pursuant to a definitive merger agreement entered into on February 12, 2017 between the Company, GEO/DE/MC/01 LLC, and CEC Parent Holdings LLC. CEC is a private provider of rehabilitation services for offenders in reentry and in-prison treatment facilities as well as management services for county, state and federal correctional and detention facilities. CEC's operations encompass over 12,000 beds nationwide. Under the terms of the merger agreement, the Company acquired 100% of the voting interests in CEC for $353.6 million , net of cash acquired of $3.0 million , in an all cash transaction, excluding transaction related expenses paid at closing of $4.1 million . At the time of the acquisition, approximately $115.0 million of CEC indebtedness, including accrued interest, was outstanding. All indebtedness of CEC was repaid by the Company with a portion of the $353.6 million merger consideration. The purchase price was reduced by $2.6 million as a result of the final working capital target settlement received by the Company during the third quarter ended September 30, 2017. Additionally, for tax periods ending on or prior to December 31, 2018, the purchase price may be adjusted for any tax benefits realized by the Company attributable to certain transactional tax deductions if such deductions are able to be taken by the Company and will result in an incremental tax benefit. The Company has estimated a maximum potential adjustment of approximately $1.9 million but has preliminarily estimated the fair value of this contingency at zero at the acquisition date. The Company is still reviewing the various tax implications of the acquisition which may impact the ultimate fair value of this contingency. Purchase price allocation GEO is identified as the acquiring company for US GAAP accounting purposes. Under the acquisition method of accounting, the purchase price for CEC was allocated to CEC's net tangible and intangible assets based on their estimated fair values as of April 5, 2017, the date of closing and the date that the Company obtained control of CEC. In order to determine the fair values of certain tangible and intangible assets acquired, the Company engaged a third party independent valuation specialist. For all other assets acquired and liabilities assumed, the recorded fair value was determined by the Company's management and represents an estimate of the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. The allocation of the purchase price for this transaction as of April 5, 2017 has not been finalized. The primary areas of the preliminary purchase price allocations that are not finalized relate to the fair values of certain liabilities acquired and income taxes. The Company expects to continue to obtain information to assist in determining the fair value of the net assets acquired at the acquisition date during the measurement period. Measurement period adjustments that the Company determines to be material will be recorded in the reporting period in which the adjustment amounts are determined. During the year ended ended December 31, 2017, the Company made measurement period adjustments of approximately $6.7 million to provisional amounts with respect to the CEC acquisition that were recognized at the acquisition date to reflect new information obtained about facts and circumstances that existed as of the acquisition date that, if known, would have affected the measurement of the amounts recognized as of that date. These adjustments related to the Company's valuation of accounts receivable, prepaid expenses and other current assets, accounts payable, other noncurrent liabilities and deferred income tax assets. Of the total measurement period adjustments, other non-current liabilities decreased $4.6 million related to the valuation of an unfavorable contract liability and increased $5.1 million related to a contingency for unclaimed property. The remaining measurement period adjustments were not individually significant and related to finalizing certain analysis relating to accounts receivable, taxes, accounts payable and accrued expenses. The preliminary purchase price allocation as of April 5, 2017 and as of December 31, 2017 and adjustments made to the estimated acquisition date fair values during the measurement period are as follows (in '000's): Acquisition Date Estimated Fair Value as of April 5, 2017 Measurement Period Adjustments Acquisition Date Estimated Fair Value as of December 31, 2017 Accounts Receivable $ 29,936 $ 2,933 $ 32,869 Prepaid and other current assets 5,032 (635 ) 4,397 Property and equipment 126,510 — 126,510 Intangible assets 76,000 — 76,000 Favorable lease assets 3,110 — 3,110 Deferred income tax assets 2,223 1,893 4,116 Other non-current assets 4,327 — 4,327 Total assets acquired $ 247,138 $ 4,191 $ 251,329 Accounts payable and accrued expenses 53,800 (2,149 ) 51,651 Unfavorable lease liabilities 1,299 — 1,299 Other non-current liabilities 9,917 562 10,479 Total liabilities assumed $ 65,016 $ (1,587 ) $ 63,429 Total identifiable net assets 182,122 5,778 187,900 Goodwill 172,343 (6,687 ) 165,656 Total consideration paid, net of cash acquired $ 354,465 $ (909 ) $ 353,556 As shown above, the Company recorded $165.7 million of goodwill related to the purchase of CEC. The strategic benefits of the merger include the Company's ability to further position itself to meet the demand for increasingly diversified correctional, detention and community reentry facilities and services and the Company's ability to expand the delivery of enhanced in- prison rehabilitation including evidence-based treatment, integrated with post-release support services through GEO's Continuum of Care platform. These factors contributed to the goodwill that was recorded upon consummation of the transaction. The Company does not believe that any of the goodwill recorded as a result of the CEC acquisition will be deductible for federal income tax purposes. In November 2017, the Company sold substantially all of the assets of one of the acquired CEC entities for approximately $3.7 million which resulted in a reduction of goodwill of $2.2 million . The net gain on sale was not significant and the operations of this entity were not significant to the Company. Refer to Note 9 - Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, Net. Identifiable intangible assets purchased in the acquisition and their weighted average amortization periods in total and by major intangible asset class, as applicable, are included in the table below: Weighted Average Useful Life (years) Fair Value as of April 5, 2017 Facility management contracts 18 $ 75,300 Covenants not to compete 1 700 Total acquired intangible assets $ 76,000 Pro forma financial information (Unaudited) The results of operations of CEC are included in the Company's results of operations from April 5, 2017. The following unaudited pro forma information combines the consolidated results of operations of the Company and CEC as if the acquisition had occurred at January 1, 2015, which is the beginning of the earliest period presented. The pro forma amounts are included for comparative purposes and may not necessarily reflect the results of operations that would have resulted had the acquisition been completed at the beginning of the applicable period and may not be indicative of the results that will be attained in the future (in thousands): Year Ended (unaudited) December 31, 2017 December 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 Pro forma revenues 2,300,000 2,400,000 2,100,000 Pro forma net income attributable to the GEO Group, Inc. 160,000 143,000 127,000 The unaudited pro forma combined financial information presented above is compiled from the financial statements of the combined companies and includes pro forma adjustments for: (i) estimated changes in depreciation expense, interest expense and amortization expense; (ii) adjustments to eliminate intercompany transactions; (iii) adjustments to remove approximately $15 million , for the year ended December 31, 2017, respectively, of non-recurring transaction and merger related costs directly related to the CEC acquisition that are included in the combined companies' financial results; and (iv) the income tax impact of the adjustments.The unaudited pro forma financial information does not include any adjustments to reflect the impact of cost savings or other synergies that may result from this acquisition. As noted above, the unaudited pro forma financial information does not purport to be indicative of the actual results that would have been achieved by the combined companies for the periods presented or that may be achieved by the combined companies in the future. The Company has included revenue and earnings of approximately $171 million and $22 million , respectively, in its consolidated statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 2017 for CEC activity since April 5, 2017, the date of acquisition.

Shareholders' Equity

Shareholders' Equity	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Equity [Abstract]
Shareholders' Equity	Shareholders’ Equity Common Stock Each holder of the Company’s common stock is entitled to one vote per share on all matters to be voted upon by the Company’s shareholders. Upon any liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company, the holders of common stock are entitled to share equally in all assets available for distribution after payment of all liabilities, subject to the liquidation preference of shares of preferred stock, if any, then outstanding. Distributions As a REIT, GEO is required to distribute annually at least 90% of its REIT taxable income (determined without regard to the dividends paid deduction and by excluding net capital gain) and began paying regular quarterly REIT dividends in 2013. The amount, timing and frequency of future dividends, however, will be at the sole discretion of GEO's Board of Directors (the "Board”) and will be declared based upon various factors, many of which are beyond GEO's control, including, GEO's financial condition and operating cash flows, the amount required to maintain REIT status and reduce any income taxes that GEO otherwise would be required to pay, limitations on distributions in GEO's existing and future debt instruments, limitations on GEO's ability to fund distributions using cash generated through GEO's TRSs and other factors that GEO's Board may deem relevant. During the years ended December 31, 2017 , 2016 and 2015, GEO declared and paid the following regular cash distributions to its stockholders which were treated for federal income taxes as follows (retroactively adjusted to reflect the effects of the Company's 3-for-2 stock split): Ordinary Dividends Declaration Date Payment Date Record Date Distribution Per Share Qualified (1) Non-Qualified Nondividend Distributions (2) Aggregate Payment Amount (millions) February 6, 2015 February 27, 2015 February 17, 2015 $ 0.41 $ 0.0353166 $ 0.2759814 $ 0.1020353 $ 46.0 April 29, 2015 May 21, 2015 May 11, 2015 $ 0.41 $ 0.0353166 $ 0.2759814 $ 0.1020353 $ 46.3 July 31, 2015 August 24, 2015 August 14, 2015 $ 0.41 $ 0.0353166 $ 0.2759814 $ 0.1020353 $ 46.3 November 3, 2015 November 25, 2015 November 16, 2015 $ 0.43 $ 0.0370254 $ 0.2893354 $ 0.1069725 $ 48.5 February 3, 2016 February 26, 2016 February 16, 2016 $ 0.43 $ 0.0493613 $ 0.2886402 $ 0.0953319 $ 48.5 April 20, 2016 May 12, 2016 May 2, 2016 $ 0.43 $ 0.0493613 $ 0.2886402 $ 0.0953319 $ 48.7 July 20, 2016 August 12, 2016 August 1, 2016 $ 0.43 $ 0.0493613 $ 0.2886402 $ 0.0953319 $ 48.7 October 18, 2016 November 10, 2016 October 31, 2016 $ 0.43 $ 0.0493613 $ 0.0002886 $ 0.0953319 $ 48.8 February 6, 2017 February 27, 2017 February 17, 2017 $ 0.47 $ 0.0175622 $ 0.2468402 $ 0.2025975 $ 52.5 April 25, 2017 May 19, 2017 May 9, 2017 $ 0.47 $ 0.0176751 $ 0.2484259 $ 0.2038990 $ 58.4 July 10, 2017 July 28, 2017 July 21, 2017 $ 0.47 $ 0.0176751 $ 0.2484259 $ 0.2038990 $ 58.3 October 12, 2017 October 30, 2017 October 23, 2017 $ 0.47 $ 0.0176751 $ 0.2484259 $ 0.2038990 $ 58.3 (1) The amount constitutes a "Qualified Dividend", as defined by the Internal Revenue Service. (2) The amount constitutes a "Return of Capital", as defined by the Internal Revenue Service. Common Stock Offering On March 7, 2017, the Company entered into an underwriting agreement related to the issuance and sale of 9,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $.01 per share, of the Company. The offering price to the public was $ 27.80 per share and the underwriters agreed to purchase the shares from the Company pursuant to the underwriting agreement at a price of $ 26.70 per share. In addition, under the terms of the underwriting agreement, the Company granted the underwriters an option, exercisable for 30 days , to purchase up to an additional 1,350,000 shares of common stock. On March 8, 2017, the underwriters exercised in full their option to purchase the additional 1,350,000 shares of common stock. On March 13, 2017, the Company announced that it had completed the sale of 10,350,000 shares of common stock with its previously announced underwritten public offering. GEO received gross proceeds (before underwriting discounts and estimated offering expenses) of approximately $ 288.1 million from the offering, including approximately $ 37.6 million in connection with the sale of the additional shares. Fees paid in connection with the offering were not significant and have been netted against additional paid-in capital. The net proceeds of this offering were used to repay amounts outstanding under the revolver portion of the Company's prior senior credit facility and for general corporate purposes. The 10,350,000 shares of common stock were issued under GEO's previously effective shelf registration filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The previously effective registration statement on Form S-3 expired September 12, 2017. On October 20, 2017, GEO filed a new registration statement on Form S-3 that automatically became effective. Refer to discussion below. The number of shares and per-share amounts herein have been adjusted to reflect the effects of the stock split. Refer to Note 1 - Summary of Business Organization, Operations and Significant Accounting Policies. Prospectus Supplement In September 2014, the Company filed with the SEC an automatic shelf registration statement on Form S-3. On November 10, 2014, in connection with the shelf registration, the Company filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission a prospectus supplement related to the offer and sale from time to time of the Company's common stock at an aggregate offering price of up to $150 million through sales agents. Sales of shares of the Company's common stock under the prospectus supplement and the equity distribution agreements entered into with the sales agents, if any, may be made in negotiated transactions or transactions that are deemed to be "at the market" offerings as defined in Rule 415 under the Securities Act of 1933. There were no shares of common stock sold under this prospectus supplement during the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 or 2015. On September 12, 2017, the shelf registration expired. On October 20, 2017, the Company filed with the SEC a new automatic shelf registration on Form S-3. Under this new shelf registration, the Company may, from time to time, sell any combination of securities described in the prospectus in one or more offerings. Each time that the Company may sell securities, the Company will provide a prospectus supplement that will contain specific information about the terms of that offering and the securities being offered. On November 9, 2017, in connection with the shelf registration, the Company filed with the SEC a prospectus supplement related to the offer and sale from time to time of the Company’s common stock at an aggregate offering price of up to $150 million through sales agents. Sales of shares of the Company’s common stock under the prospectus supplement and the equity distribution agreements entered into with the sales agents, if any, may be made in negotiated transactions or transactions that are deemed to be “at the market” offerings as defined in Rule 415 under the Securities Act of 1933. There were no shares of common stock sold under this prospectus supplement during the year ended December 31, 2017. Preferred Stock In April 1994, the Company’s Board authorized 30 million shares of “blank check” preferred stock. The Board is authorized to determine the rights and privileges of any future issuance of preferred stock such as voting and dividend rights, liquidation privileges, redemption rights and conversion privileges. As of December 31, 2017 , there were no shares of preferred stock outstanding. Noncontrolling Interests The Company includes the results of operations and financial position of SACM or the “joint venture”, its majority-owned subsidiary, in its consolidated financial statements. SACM was established in 2001 to operate correctional centers in South Africa. The joint venture currently provides security and other management services for the Kutama Sinthumule Correctional Centre in the Republic of South Africa under a 25 -year management contract which commenced in February 2002. The Company’s and the joint venture partner’s shares in the profits of the joint venture are 88.75% and 11.25% , respectively. There were no changes in the Company’s ownership percentage of the consolidated subsidiary during the years ended December 31, 2017 , 2016 and 2015.

Equity Incentive Plans

Equity Incentive Plans	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Equity Incentive Plans	Equity Incentive Plans In 2014, the Board of Directors adopted The GEO Group, Inc. 2014 Stock Incentive Plan (the "2014 Plan"), which was approved by the Company's shareholders on May 2, 2014. The 2014 Plan replaced the former GEO Group, Inc. 2006 Stock Incentive Plan (the "2006 Plan"). The 2014 Plan provides for a reserve of 4,625,030 shares, which consists of 3,000,000 new shares of common stock available for issuance and 1,625,030 shares of common stock that were available for issuance under the 2006 Plan prior to the 2014 Plan replacing it. Under the terms of the 2014 Plan, the vesting period and, in the case of stock options, the exercise price per share, are determined by the terms of each grant agreement. All stock options that have been granted under the Company plans are exercisable at the fair market value of the common stock at the date of the grant. Generally, the stock options vest and become exercisable ratably over a four -year period, beginning immediately on the date of the grant. However, the Board of Directors has exercised its discretion to grant stock options that vest 100% immediately for the Chief Executive Officer. All stock options awarded under the 2014 Plan expire no later than ten years after the date of the grant. When options are exercised, the Company issues shares of common stock related to the exercised options. The Company recognized compensation expense related to the Company plans for the years ended December 31, 2017 , 2016 and 2015 as follows (in thousands): 2017 2016 2015 Stock option plan expense $ 1,305 $ 538 $ 727 Restricted stock expense $ 18,539 $ 12,235 $ 10,982 Stock Options A summary of the activity of the Company’s stock options plans is presented below: Shares Wtd. Avg. Exercise Price Wtd. Avg. Remaining Contractual Term (years) Aggregate Intrinsic Value (In thousands) (In thousands) Options outstanding at December 31, 2016 1,211 $ 20.65 7.14 $ 5,466 Granted 462 32.30 Exercised (360 ) 19.11 Forfeited/Canceled (83 ) 27.41 Options outstanding at December 31, 2017 1,230 $ 25.02 7.33 $ 3,117 Options vested and expected to vest at December 31, 2017 1,165 $ 24.84 7.25 $ 3,042 Options exercisable at December 31, 2017 523 $ 22.04 5.93 $ 2,174 The aggregate intrinsic value in the table above represents the total pretax intrinsic value (i.e., the difference between the Company’s closing stock price on the last trading day of fiscal year 2017 and the exercise price, times the number of shares that are “in the money”) that would have been received by the option holders had all option holders exercised their options on December 31, 2017 . This amount changes based on the fair value of the Company’s stock. The following table summarizes information relative to stock option activity during the years ended December 31, 2017 , 2016 and 2015 (in thousands): 2017 2016 2015 Intrinsic value of options exercised $ 4,126 $ 1,671 $ 2,000 Fair value of shares vested $ 373 $ 518 $ 1,314 The following table summarizes information about the exercise prices and related information of stock options outstanding under the Company plans at December 31, 2017 : Options Outstanding Options Exercisable Exercise Prices Number Outstanding Wtd. Avg. Remaining Contractual Life Wtd. Avg. Exercise Price Number Exercisable Wtd. Avg. Remaining Contractual Life Wtd. Avg. Exercise Price (In thousands) 0-18.23 185 3.22 $ 13.97 185 3.22 $ 13.97 18.24-22.26 392 7.52 $ 20.18 133 6.92 $ 20.62 22.27-29.39 233 7.02 $ 28.77 120 6.87 $ 28.77 29.40-43.15 420 9.12 $ 32.27 85 8.94 $ 32.27 Total 1,230 7.33 $ 25.02 523 5.93 $ 22.04 The weighted average grant date fair value of options granted during the year ended December 31, 2017 , 2016 and 2015 was $5.91 , $2.09 and $4.26 per share, respectively. There were 0.5 million , 0.3 million and 0.3 million options granted during the year ended December 31, 2017 , 2016 and 2015, respectively. The following table summarizes the status of non-vested stock options as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, and changes during the year ending December 31, 2017 : Number of Shares Wtd. Avg. Grant Date Fair Value (In thousands) Options non-vested at December 31, 2016 590 $ 1.93 Granted 462 5.91 Vested (262 ) 2.01 Forfeited (83 ) 3.87 Options non-vested at December 31, 2017 707 $ 3.93 As of December 31, 2017 , the Company had $2.0 million of unrecognized compensation costs related to non-vested stock option awards that are expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.9 years. Restricted Stock During the year ended December 31, 2017 , the Company granted approximately 933,000 shares of restricted stock to certain employees and executive officers. Of these awards, 352,500 are market and performance-based awards which will be forfeited if the Company does not achieve certain annual metrics over a three year period from January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2019. The fair value of restricted stock awards, which do not contain a market performance-based condition, is determined using the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the date of the grant and compensation expense is recognized over the vesting period. Generally, the restricted stock awards vest in equal increments over either a three or four year period. The vesting of these performance-based restricted stock grants are subject to the achievement by GEO of two annual performance metrics as follows: (i) up to 50% of the TSR Target Award can vest at the end of a three-year performance period if GEO meets certain TSR performance targets, as compared to the total shareholder return of a peer group of companies, over a three year period from January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2019 and (ii) up to 50% of the ROCE Target Award can vest at the end of a three -year period if GEO meets certain ROCE performance targets over a three year period from January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2019. These market and performance awards can vest at between 0% and 200% of the target awards for both metrics. The number of shares shown for the performance-based awards is based on the target awards for both metrics. During the year ended December 31, 2016 , the Company granted approximately 524,000 shares of restricted stock to certain employees and executive officers. Of these awards, 173,000 are performance-based awards which will be forfeited if the Company does not achieve certain annual metrics over a three year period from January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2018. The vesting of the performance-based restricted stock grants awarded in 2016 are subject to the achievement by GEO of two annual performance metrics as follows: (i) up to 50% of the shares of restricted stock ("TSR Target Award") can vest at the end of a three -year performance period if GEO meets certain total shareholder return ("TSR") performance targets, as compared to the total shareholder return of a peer group of companies, over a three year period from January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2018; and (ii) up to 50% of the shares of restricted stock ("ROCE Target Award") can vest at the end of a three -year performance period if GEO meets certain return on capital employed ("ROCE") performance targets over a three year period from January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2018. These performance awards can vest at between 0% and 200% of the target awards for both metrics. The number of shares shown for the performance-based awards is based on the target awards for both metrics. During the year ended December 31, 2015, the Company granted 635,000 shares of restricted stock to its executive officers and to certain senior employees. Of these awards, 223,000 are performance-based awards which will be forfeited if the Company does not achieve certain annual metrics over a three year period from January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2017. The vesting of the performance-based restricted stock grants awarded in 2015 are subject to the achievement by GEO of two annual performance metrics as follows: (i) up to 50% of the TSR Target Award can vest at the end of a three -year performance period if GEO meets certain TSR performance targets, as compared to the total shareholder return of a peer group of companies, over a three year period from January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2016; and (ii) up to 50% of the ROCE Target Award can vest at the end of a three -year period if GEO meets certain ROCE performance targets over a three year period from January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2017. These performance awards can vest at the end of the three year performance period at between 0% and 200% of the target awards for both metrics. The number of shares shown for the performance-based awards is based on the target awards for both metrics. The metric related to TSR is considered to be a market condition. For share-based awards that contain a market condition, the probability of satisfying the market condition must be considered in the estimate of grant-date fair value. Compensation expense is recognized over the vesting period and previously recorded compensation expense is not reversed if the market condition is never met. Refer to Note 1 - Summary of Business Organization, Operations and Significant Accounting Policies- Stock-Based Compensation Expense, for the assumptions and method used to value these awards. The metric related to ROCE is considered to be a performance condition. For share-based awards that contain a performance condition, the achievement of the targets must be probable before any share-based compensation expense is recorded. The Company reviews the likelihood of which target in the range will be achieved and if deemed probable, compensation expense is recorded at that time. If subsequent to initial measurement there is a change in the estimate of the probability of meeting the performance condition, the effect of the change in the estimated quantity of awards expected to vest is recognized by cumulatively adjusting compensation expense. If ultimately the performance targets are not met, for any awards where vesting was previously deemed probable, previously recognized compensation expense will be reversed in the period in which vesting is no longer deemed probable. During 2017, 2016 and 2015, the Company deemed the achievement of the target award to be probable and there were no changes in the estimated quantity of awards expected to vest. The fair value of these awards was determined based on the closing price of the Company's common stock on the date of grant. The following table summarizes the status of restricted stock awards as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, and changes during the year ended December 31, 2017 : Shares Wtd. Avg. Grant date Fair value (In thousands) Restricted stock outstanding at December 31, 2016 1,345 $ 24.37 Granted 933 35.31 Vested (442 ) 23.23 Forfeited/Canceled (66 ) 26.89 Restricted stock outstanding at December 31, 2017 1,770 $ 30.47 As of December 31, 2017 , the Company had $33.4 million of unrecognized compensation cost that is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.5 years. Employee Stock Purchase Plan The Company previously adopted The GEO Group Inc. 2011 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the “Plan”), which was approved by the Company's shareholders. The purpose of the Plan, which is qualified under Section 423 of the Internal Revenue Service Code of 1986, as amended, is to encourage stock ownership through payroll deductions by the employees of GEO and designated subsidiaries of GEO in order to increase their identification with the Company’s goals and secure a proprietary interest in the Company’s success. These deductions are used to purchase shares of the Company’s Common Stock at a 5% discount from the then current market price. The Company has made available up to 750,000 shares of its common stock, which were registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 4, 2012, as amended on July 18, 2014, for sale to eligible employees. The Plan is considered to be non-compensatory. As such, there is no compensation expense required to be recognized. Share purchases under the Plan are made on the last day of each month. During the years ended December 31, 2017 , 2016 and 2015, 20,009 , 23,037 and 19,808 shares of common stock, respectively, were issued in connection with the Plan.

Earnings Per Share

Earnings Per Share	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share	Earnings Per Share Basic and diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) from continuing operations were calculated for the years ended December 31, 2017 , 2016, and 2015 respectively, as follows: Fiscal Year 2017 2016 2015 (In thousands, except per share data) Net Income $ 146,024 $ 148,498 $ 139,315 Loss attributable to noncontrolling interests 217 217 123 Net income attributable to The GEO Group, Inc. $ 146,241 $ 148,715 $ 139,438 Basic earnings per share attributable to The GEO Group, Inc.: Weighted average shares outstanding 120,095 111,065 110,544 Per share amount $ 1.22 $ 1.34 $ 1.26 Diluted earnings per share attributable to The GEO Group, Inc.: Weighted average shares outstanding 120,095 111,065 110,544 Dilutive effect of equity incentive plans 719 420 449 Weighted average shares assuming dilution 120,814 111,485 110,993 Per share amount - diluted $ 1.21 $ 1.33 $ 1.25 Outstanding share and per-share amounts disclosed for all periods presented have been retroactively adjusted to reflect the effects of the stock split. For the year ended December 31, 2017 , 617,025 weighted average shares of common stock underlying options were excluded from the computation of diluted EPS because the effect would be anti-dilutive. 719,204 common stock equivalents from restricted shares were anti-dilutive and excluded from the computation of diluted EPS. For the year ended December 31, 2016 , 862,964 weighted average shares of common stock underlying options were excluded from the computation of diluted EPS because the effect would be anti-dilutive. 267,045 common stock equivalents from restricted shares were anti-dilutive. For the year ended December 31, 2015 , 360,693 weighted average shares of common stock underlying options were excluded from the computation of diluted EPS because the effect would be anti-dilutive. 315,111 common stock equivalents from restricted shares were anti-dilutive.

Property and Equipment

Property and Equipment	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property and Equipment	Property and Equipment Property and equipment consist of the following at fiscal year end: Useful Life 2017 2016 (Years) (In thousands) Land — $ 129,421 $ 116,517 Buildings and improvements 2 to 50 2,009,279 1,853,409 Leasehold improvements 1 to 29 288,614 270,760 Equipment 3 to 10 193,281 186,095 Furniture, fixtures and computer software 1 to 7 57,204 52,225 Facility construction in progress 74,312 14,574 Total $ 2,752,111 $ 2,493,580 Less accumulated depreciation and amortization (673,988 ) (596,339 ) Property and equipment, net $ 2,078,123 $ 1,897,241 The Company depreciates its leasehold improvements over the shorter of their estimated useful lives or the terms of the leases including renewal periods that are reasonably assured. The Company’s construction in progress primarily consists of expansions to facilities that are owned by the Company. Interest capitalized in property and equipment for the years ended December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 was not significant. Depreciation expense was $98.9 million , $92.8 million and $85.9 million , respectively, for the years ended December 31, 2017 , 2016 and 2015, respectively. At both December 31, 2017 and 2016, the Company had $17.1 million of assets recorded under capital leases related to land, buildings and improvements. Capital leases are recorded net of accumulated amortization of $12.2 million and $11.2 million , at December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. Depreciation expense related to assets recorded under capital leases for each of the years ended December 31, 2017 , 2016 and 2015 was $1.0 million and is included in Depreciation and Amortization in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.

Contract Receivable

Contract Receivable	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Receivables [Abstract]
Contract Receivable	Contract Receivable On September 16, 2014, GEO's wholly-owned subsidiary, GEO Ravenhall Pty. Ltd., in its capacity as trustee of another wholly-owned subsidiary, GEO Ravenhall Trust ("Project Co"), signed the Ravenhall Prison Project Agreement ("Ravenhall Contract") with the State of Victoria (the "State") for the development and operation of a new 1,000 -bed facility in Ravenhall, a locality near Melbourne, Australia under a public-private partnership financing structure. The facility has the capacity to house 1,300 inmates should the State have the need for additional beds in the future. The design and construction phase ("D&C Phase") of the agreement began in September 2014 and was completed in November 2017. Project Co was the primary developer during the D&C Phase and subcontracted with a bonded international design and build contractor to design and construct the facility. GEO's wholly-owned subsidiary, the GEO Group Australasia Pty. Ltd. ("GEO Australia") will operate the facility under a 25 -year management contract ("Operating Phase"). During the D&C Phase, GEO Australia provided construction management and consultant services to the State. The cost of the project during the D&C Phase was funded by debt financing along with a capital contribution by GEO in the amount of AUD 115 million , or $89.8 million , based on exchange rates at December 31, 2017 , which was contributed in January 2017 (Refer to Note 13 - Debt). Another wholly-owned subsidiary of GEO, Ravenhall Finance Co Pty. Limited ("Finance Co"), entered into a syndicated facility agreement with National Australia Bank Limited to provide the debt financing for the project. In order to fix the interest rate on this variable non-recourse debt, Finance Co entered into interest rate swap agreements. Refer to Note 8 - Derivative Financial Instruments. Upon completion and commercial acceptance of the facility in November 2017, in accordance with the Ravenhall Contract, the State made a lump sum payment of AUD 310 million , or $242.0 million , based on exchange rates as of December 31, 2017 , towards a portion of the outstanding balance. The remaining balance will be paid over the life of the 25 -year management contract. During the D&C Phase, the Company recognized revenue as earned on a percentage of completion basis measured by the percentage of costs incurred to date as compared to the estimated total costs for the design and construction of the facility. Costs incurred and estimated earnings in excess of billings are classified as Contract Receivable in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The total balance of the Contract Receivable at December 31, 2017 is $422.5 million which is recorded at net present value based on the timing of expected future settlement. Interest income is recorded as earned using an effective interest rate of 8.97% . As the primary contractor, Project Co was exposed to the various risks associated with the D&C Phase. Accordingly, the Company recorded construction revenue on a gross basis and included the related costs of construction activities in operating expenses within the Facility Design & Construction segment. Reimbursable pass through costs were excluded from revenues and expenses.

Derivative Financial Instrument

Derivative Financial Instruments	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative Financial Instruments	Derivative Financial Instruments The Company’s primary objective in holding derivatives is to reduce the volatility of earnings and cash flows associated with changes in interest rates. The Company measures its derivative financial instruments at fair value. Australia - Fullham The Company’s Australian subsidiary was a party to an interest rate swap agreement to fix the interest rate on the variable rate non-recourse debt to 9.7% . The Company has determined the swap's payment and expiration dates, and call provisions that coincided with the terms of the non-recourse debt, to be an effective cash flow hedge. Accordingly, the Company recorded the change in the value of the interest rate swap in accumulated other comprehensive income, net of applicable income taxes. Total unrealized gains recorded in other comprehensive income, net of tax, related to this cash flow hedge were not significant for the years ended December 31, 2017 or 2016. During 2017, the associated non-recourse debt was paid off and the interest rate swap is no longer in existence as of December 31, 2017. Australia - Ravenhall In September 2014, the Company’s Australian subsidiary entered into interest rate swap agreements to fix the interest rate on its variable rate non-recourse debt related to a prison project in Ravenhall, a locality near Melbourne, Australia to 3.3% during the design and construction phase and 4.2% during the project’s operating phase. Refer to Note 7 - Contract Receivable. The swaps’ notional amounts during the design and construction phase coincided with scheduled construction draw commitments throughout the project. The design and construction phase of the project was completed during November 2017 and the related interest rate swap agreements expired. At December 31, 2017 , the swaps related to the operating phase had a notional value of approximately AUD 466.3 million , or $364.0 million . At the onset, the Company had determined that the swaps have payment, expiration dates and provisions that coincide with the terms of the non-recourse debt and the critical terms of the swap agreements and scheduled construction draw commitments were the same and were therefore considered to be effective cash flow hedges. During 2017 and 2016, certain of the critical terms of the swap agreements related to the design and construction phase no longer coincided with the scheduled construction draw commitments. However, the swaps were still considered to be highly effective and the measurement of any ineffectiveness was not significant during the year ended December 31, 2017 or 2016. Accordingly, the Company records the change in the fair value of the interest rate swaps in accumulated other comprehensive income, net of applicable income taxes. Total unrealized gains recorded in other comprehensive income, net of tax, related to this cash flow hedge were approximately $4.0 million during the year ended December 31, 2017 . The total fair value of the swap liability as of December 31, 2017 was $14.0 million and is recorded as a component of Other Non-Current liabilities within the accompanying consolidated balance sheet. There was no material ineffectiveness for the periods presented. The Company does not expect to enter into any transactions during the next twelve months which would result in the reclassification into earnings or losses associated with these swaps currently reported in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). Additionally, upon completion and commercial acceptance of the prison project in November 2017, the State, in accordance with the prison contract, made a lump sum payment of AUD 310 million , or $242.0 million , based on exchange rates at December 31, 2017 , towards a portion of the outstanding balance which was used to pay down the principal of the non-recourse debt. The Company’s Australian subsidiary had also entered into interest rate cap agreements in September 2014 giving the Company the option to cap the interest rate on its variable non-recourse debt related to the project in the event that the completion of the prison project was delayed which could have delayed the State’s payment. These instruments did not meet the requirements for hedge accounting, and therefore, changes in fair value of the interest rate caps were recorded in earnings which was not significant during 2017, 2016 or 2015. As the project was not delayed and the State's payment was received according to schedule, these interest rate cap assets were not put into effect.

Goodwill and Other Intangible A

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, Net	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, Net	Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, Net The Company has recorded goodwill as a result of its various business combinations. On April 5, 2017, the Company completed its acquisition of CEC. Refer to Note 2 - Business Combinations. Goodwill is recorded as the difference, if any, between the aggregate consideration paid for an acquisition and the fair value of the tangible assets and intangible assets acquired net of liabilities assumed, including noncontrolling interests. Changes in the Company’s goodwill balances recognized during the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 were as follows (in thousands): December 31, 2016 Acquisitions (net of dispositions) Foreign currency translation December 31, 2017 U.S. Corrections & Detention $ 277,774 $ 39,231 $ — $ 317,005 GEO Care 337,257 124,242 — 461,499 International Services 402 — 45 447 Total Goodwill $ 615,433 $ 163,473 $ 45 $ 778,951 December 31, 2015 Acquisitions Foreign December 31, 2016 U.S. Corrections & Detention $ 277,774 $ — $ — $ 277,774 GEO Care 337,257 — — 337,257 International Services 407 — (5 ) 402 Total Goodwill $ 615,438 $ — $ (5 ) $ 615,433 In November 2017, the Company sold substantially all of the assets of one of the acquired CEC entities for approximately $3.7 million which resulted in a reduction of goodwill of $2.2 million . The net gain on sale was not significant and the operations of this entity were not significant to the Company. Refer to Note 2 - Business Combinations. Intangible assets consisted of the following as of December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 (in thousands): December 31, 2017 December 31, 2016 Weighted Average Useful Life (years) Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Amount Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Amount Facility management contracts 16.3 $ 308,518 $ (106,724 ) $ 201,794 $ 233,136 $ (87,256 ) $ 145,880 Covenants not to compete 1 700 (517 ) 183 — — — Technology 7.3 33,700 (25,538 ) 8,162 33,700 (20,896 ) 12,804 Trade names Indefinite 45,200 — 45,200 45,200 — 45,200 Total acquired intangible assets $ 388,118 $ (132,779 ) $ 255,339 $ 312,036 $ (108,152 ) $ 203,884 The accounting for recognized intangible assets is based on the useful lives to the reporting entity. Intangible assets with finite useful lives are amortized over their useful lives and intangible assets with indefinite useful lives are not amortized. The Company estimates the useful lives of its intangible assets taking into consideration (i) the expected use of the asset by the Company, (ii) the expected useful lives of other related assets or groups of assets, (iii) legal or contractual limitations, (iv) the Company's historical experience in renewing or extending similar arrangements, (v) the effects of obsolescence, demand, competition and other economic factors and (vi) the level of maintenance expenditures required to obtain the expected cash flows from the asset. Amortization expense was $24.7 million , $20.4 million and $19.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2017 , 2016 and 2015, respectively, and primarily related to the U.S. Corrections & Detention and GEO Care segments’ amortization of intangible assets for acquired management contracts. The Company relies on its historical experience in determining the useful life of facility management contracts. The Company makes assumptions related to acquired facility management contracts based on the competitive environment for individual contracts, our historical success rates in retaining contracts, the supply of available beds in the market, changes in legislation, the projected profitability of the facilities and other market conditions. As of December 31, 2017 , the weighted average period before the next contract renewal or extension for the facility management contracts was approximately 1.6 years. Although the facility management contracts acquired have renewal and extension terms in the near term, the Company has historically maintained these relationships beyond the contractual periods. Estimated amortization expense related to the Company’s finite-lived intangible assets for 2018 through 2022 and thereafter is as follows (in thousands): Fiscal Year Total Amortization Expense 2018 $ 22,764 2019 22,313 2020 22,313 2021 19,790 2022 18,146 Thereafter 104,813 $ 210,139

Financial Instruments

Financial Instruments	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Financial Instruments, Financial Assets, Balance Sheet Groupings [Abstract]
Financial Instruments	Financial Instruments The following table provides a summary of the Company’s significant financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value and measured on a recurring basis (in thousands): Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2017 Carrying Value at December 31, 2017 Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) Assets: Restricted investments: Rabbi Trust $ 20,763 $ — $ 20,763 $ — Fixed income securities 1,902 — 1,902 — Liabilities: Interest rate swap derivatives $ 13,992 $ — $ 13,992 $ — Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2016 Carrying Value at December 31, 2016 Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) Assets: Restricted investments: Rabbi Trust $ 15,662 $ — $ 15,662 $ — Fixed income securities 1,782 — 1,782 — Liabilities: Interest rate swap derivatives $ 18,679 $ — $ 18,679 $ — The Company’s level 2 financial instruments included in the tables above as of December 31, 2017 and 2016 consist of the Company’s rabbi trust established for GEO employee and employer contributions to The GEO Group, Inc. Non-qualified Deferred Compensation Plan, interest rate swaps held by our Australian subsidiaries and an investment in Canadian dollar denominated fixed income securities. The Company's restricted investment in the Rabbi Trust is invested in Company owned life insurance policies which are recorded at their cash surrender values. These investments are valued based on the underlying investments held in the policies' separate account. The Australian subsidiaries' interest rate swaps are valued using a discounted cash flow model based on projected Australian borrowing rates. The Canadian dollar denominated securities, not actively traded, are valued using quoted rates for these and similar securities.

Fair Value of Assets and Liabil

Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities	Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities The Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets reflect certain financial instruments at carrying value. The following table presents the carrying values of those instruments and the corresponding estimated fair values (in thousands): Estimated Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2 017 Carrying Value as of December 31, 2017 Total Fair Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 81,377 $ 81,377 $ 81,377 $ — $ — Restricted cash and investments 52,168 52,168 49,884 2,284 — Liabilities: Borrowings under Senior Credit Facility $ 1,064,559 $ 1,070,514 $ — $ 1,070,514 $ — 5.875% Senior Notes due 2024 250,000 262,095 — 262,095 — 5.125% Senior Notes 300,000 303,918 — 303,918 — 5.875% Senior Notes due 2022 250,000 258,338 — 258,338 — 6.00% Senior Notes 350,000 362,835 — 362,835 — Non-recourse debt 393,737 394,671 — 394,671 — Estimated Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2016 Carrying Value as of December 31, 2016 Total Fair Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 68,038 $ 68,038 $ 68,038 $ — $ — Restricted cash 22,319 22,319 19,614 2,705 — Liabilities: Borrowings under Senior Credit Facility $ 804,500 $ 795,008 $ — $ 795,008 $ — 5.875% Senior Notes due 2024 250,000 247,813 — 247,813 — 5.125% Senior Notes 300,000 292,125 — 292,125 — 5.875% Senior Notes due 2022 250,000 254,688 — 254,688 — 6.00% Senior Notes 350,000 346,938 — 346,938 — Non-recourse debt 490,502 491,735 — 491,735 — The fair values of the Company’s cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash approximates the carrying values of these assets at December 31, 2017 and 2016. Restricted cash consists of money market funds, commercial paper and time deposits used for payments on the Company’s non-recourse debt and asset replacement funds contractually required to be maintained at the Company's Australian subsidiary. The fair value of the money market funds is based on quoted market prices (level 1) and the fair value of commercial paper and time deposits is based on market prices for similar instruments (level 2). The fair values of the Company’s 6.00% senior unsecured notes due 2026 (the “6.00% Senior Notes”), 5.125% Senior Notes due 2023 (the “5.125% Senior Notes”), 5.875% Senior Notes due 2022 (the "5.875% Senior Notes due 2022”) and the 5.875% Senior Notes due 2024 (the "5.875% Senior Notes due 2024"), although not actively traded, are based on published financial data for these instruments. The fair value of the Company’s non-recourse debt is based on estimate of trading value considering the Company's borrowing rate, the undrawn spread and similar instruments. The fair value of borrowings under the Senior Credit Facility is also based on an estimate of trading value considering the Company’s borrowing rate, the undrawn spread and similar instruments.

Accrued Expenses and other curr

Accrued Expenses and other current liabilities	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Accrued Expenses and other current liabilities	Accrued Expenses and other current liabilities Accrued expenses and other current liabilities consisted of the following (in thousands): 2017 2016 Accrued interest $ 19,604 $ 20,564 Accrued bonus 16,906 14,788 Accrued insurance 78,048 52,280 Accrued property and other taxes 18,675 17,379 Construction retainage 3,882 226 Other 39,209 25,859 Total $ 176,324 $ 131,096

Debt

Debt	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt	Debt Debt consisted of the following (in thousands): 12/31/2017 12/31/2016 Senior Credit Facility: Term loan $ 794,000 $ 289,500 Discount on term loan (3,499 ) — Unamortized debt issuance costs on term loan (7,612 ) (375 ) Revolver 270,559 515,000 Total Senior Credit Facility $ 1,053,448 $ 804,125 6.00% Senior Notes: Notes Due in 2026 $ 350,000 $ 350,000 Unamortized debt issuance costs (5,325 ) (5,770 ) Total 6.00% Senior Notes Due in 2026 $ 344,675 $ 344,230 5.875% Senior Notes: Notes Due in 2024 $ 250,000 $ 250,000 Unamortized debt issuance costs (3,385 ) (3,773 ) Total 5.875% Senior Notes Due in 2024 $ 246,615 $ 246,227 5.125% Senior Notes: Notes Due in 2023 $ 300,000 $ 300,000 Unamortized debt issuance costs (4,184 ) (4,786 ) Total 5.125% Senior Notes Due in 2023 $ 295,816 $ 295,214 5.875% Senior Notes: Notes Due in 2022 $ 250,000 $ 250,000 Unamortized debt issuance costs (3,241 ) (3,923 ) Total 5.875% Senior Notes Due in 2022 $ 246,759 $ 246,077 Non-Recourse Debt: Non-Recourse Debt $ 394,008 $ 490,902 Unamortized debt issuance costs on non-recourse debt (9,322 ) (18,295 ) Discount on Non-Recourse Debt (271 ) (400 ) Total Non-Recourse Debt $ 384,415 $ 472,207 Capital Lease Obligations 7,431 8,693 Other debt 2,728 3,030 Total debt $ 2,581,887 $ 2,419,803 Current portion of capital lease obligations, long-term debt and non-recourse debt [1] (28,920 ) (238,065 ) Capital Lease Obligations, long-term portion (6,059 ) (7,431 ) Non-Recourse Debt, long-term portion (365,364 ) (238,842 ) Long-Term Debt $ 2,181,544 $ 1,935,465 [1] Balance at December 31, 2016 included a lump sum payment of approximately $224.0 million which was made in November 2017. Refer to Note 7- Contract Receivable. Amended and Restated Credit Agreement On March 23, 2017, the Company executed a third amended and restated credit agreement by and among The GEO Group, Inc. and GEO Corrections Holdings, Inc., ("Corrections" and, together with The GEO Group, Inc., the "Borrowers"), the Australian Borrowers named therein, BNP Paribas, as Administrative Agent, and the lenders who are, or may from time to time become, a party thereto (the "Credit Agreement"). The Credit Agreement refinances GEO's prior $291 million term loan, reestablishes GEO's ability to implement at a later date an Australian Dollar Letter of Credit Facility (the "Australian LC Facility") providing for the issuance of financial letters of credit and performance letters of credit, in each case denominated in Australian Dollars up to AUD 275 million , an increase from the prior AUD 225 million Australian Dollar letter of credit facility, and certain other modifications to the prior credit agreement. Loan costs of approximately $7 million were incurred and capitalized in connection with the transaction. The Credit Agreement evidences a senior credit facility (the "Senior Credit Facility") consisting of an $800 million term loan (the "Term Loan") bearing interest at LIBOR plus 2.25% (with a LIBOR floor of 0.75% ), and a $900 million revolving credit facility (the "Revolver") initially bearing interest at LIBOR plus 2.25% (with no LIBOR floor) together with AUD 275 million available solely for the issuance of financial letters of credit and performance letters of credit, in each case denominated in Australian Dollars under the Australian LC Facility. As of December 31, 2017, there were no letters of credit issued under the Australian LC Facility. Amounts to be borrowed by GEO under the Credit Agreement are subject to the satisfaction of customary conditions to borrowing. The Term Loan component is scheduled to mature on March 23, 2024. The revolving credit commitment component is scheduled to mature on May 19, 2021; provided, that if on October 3, 2019 both the maturity dates of all term loans and incremental term loans have not been extended to a date that is 5½ years after March 23, 2017 or a later date, and the senior secured leverage ratio exceeds 2.50 to 1.00 , then the termination date will be October 3, 2019. The Credit Agreement also has an accordion feature of $450 million , subject to lender demand and prevailing market conditions and satisfying the relevant borrowing conditions. The Credit Agreement contains certain customary representations and warranties, and certain customary covenants that restrict GEO’s ability to, among other things (i) create, incur or assume any indebtedness, (ii) create, incur, assume or permit liens, (iii) make loans and investments, (iv) engage in mergers, acquisitions and asset sales, (v) make certain restricted payments, (vi) issue, sell or otherwise dispose of capital stock, (vii) engage in transactions with affiliates, (viii) allow the total leverage ratio to exceed 6.25 to 1.00 , allow the senior secured leverage ratio to exceed 3.50 to 1.00 , or allow the interest coverage ratio to be less than 3.00 to 1.00 , (ix) cancel, forgive, make any voluntary or optional payment or prepayment on, or redeem or acquire for value any senior notes, except as permitted, (x) alter the business GEO conducts, and (xi) materially impair GEO’s lenders’ security interests in the collateral for its loans. Events of default under the Credit Agreement include, but are not limited to, (i) GEO’s failure to pay principal or interest when due, (ii) GEO’s material breach of any representation or warranty, (iii) covenant defaults, (iv) liquidation, reorganization or other relief relating to bankruptcy or insolvency, (v) cross default under certain other material indebtedness, (vi) unsatisfied final judgments over a specified threshold, (vii) certain material environmental liability claims asserted against GEO, and (viii) a change in control. All of the obligations under the Credit Agreement are unconditionally guaranteed by certain domestic subsidiaries of GEO and the Credit Agreement and the related guarantees are secured by a perfected first-priority pledge of substantially all of GEO’s present and future tangible and intangible domestic assets and all present and future tangible and intangible domestic assets of each guarantor, including but not limited to a first-priority pledge of all of the outstanding capital stock owned by GEO and each guarantor in their domestic subsidiaries. The Australian Borrowers are wholly owned foreign subsidiaries of GEO. GEO has designated each of the Australian Borrowers as restricted subsidiaries under the Credit Agreement. However, the Australian Borrowers are not obligated to pay or perform any obligations under the Credit Agreement other than their own obligations as Australian Borrowers under the Credit Agreement. The Australian Borrowers do not pledge any of their assets to secure any obligations under the Credit Agreement. On August 18, 2016, the Company executed a Letter of Offer by and among GEO and HSBC Bank Australia Limited (the “Letter of Offer”) providing for a bank guarantee line and bank guarantee/standby sub-facility in an aggregate amount of AUD 100 million , or $78.1 million , based on exchange rates in effect as of December 31, 2017 (collectively, the “Bank Guarantee Facility”). The Bank Guarantee Facility allows GEO to provide letters of credit to assure performance of certain obligations of its wholly owned subsidiary relating to its prison project in Ravenhall, located near Melbourne, Australia. The Bank Guarantee Facility is unsecured. The issuance of letters of credit under the Bank Guarantee Facility is subject to the satisfaction of the conditions precedent specified in the Letter of Offer. Letters of credit issued under the bank guarantee lines are due on demand and letters of credit issued under the bank guarantee/standby sub-facility cannot have a duration exceeding twelve months. The Bank Guarantee Facility may be terminated by HSBC Bank Australia Limited on 90 days written notice. As of December 31, 2017, there was AUD 100 million in letters of credit issued under the Bank Guarantee Facility. As of December 31, 2017 , the Company had $794.0 million in aggregate borrowings outstanding under the Term Loan, $270.6 million in borrowings under the Revolver, and approximately $70.1 million in letters of credit which left $559.3 million in additional borrowing capacity under the Revolver. In addition, the Company has the ability to increase the Senior Credit Facility by an additional $450.0 million , subject to lender demand and prevailing market conditions and satisfying the relevant borrowing conditions thereunder. The weighted average interest rate on outstanding borrowings under the Credit Agreement as of December 31, 2017 was 3.9% . 6.00% Senior Notes due 2026 On April 18, 2016, the Company completed an offering of $350.0 million aggregate principal amount of 6.00% senior notes due 2026. The 6.00% Senior Notes were offered and sold in a registered offering pursuant to an underwriting agreement, dated as of April 11, 2016 (the “Underwriting Agreement”) among the Company, certain of the Company’s domestic subsidiaries, as guarantors and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, as representative for the underwriters named therein. The 6.00% Senior Notes were issued by the Company pursuant to the Indenture, dated as of September 25, 2014 (the “Base Indenture”), by and between the Company and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as trustee, as supplemented by a Second Supplemental Indenture, dated as of April 18, 2016 (the “Second Supplemental Indenture” and together with the Base Indenture, the “Indenture”), by and among the Company, the guarantors and the trustee which governs the terms of the 6.00% Senior Notes. The sale of the 6.00% Senior Notes was registered under GEO’s prior shelf registration statement on Form S-3 filed on September 12, 2014, as amended (File No. 333-198729). The 6.00% Senior Notes were issued at a coupon rate and yield to maturity of 6.00%. Interest on the 6.00% Senior Notes is payable semi-annually on April 15 and October 15 of each year, commencing on October 15, 2016. The 6.00% Senior Notes mature on April 15, 2026. The Company used the net proceeds to fund the tender offer and the redemption of all of its 6.625% Senior Notes (see discussion below), to pay all related fees, costs and expenses and for general corporate purposes including repaying borrowings under the Company's Revolver. Loan costs of approximately $6 million were incurred and capitalized in connection with the offering. Up to 35% of the aggregate principal amount of the 6.00% Senior Notes may be redeemed on or prior to April 15, 2019, with the net cash proceeds from certain equity offerings at a redemption price equal to 106.000% of their principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the redemption date. In addition, GEO may, at its option, redeem the 6.00% Senior Notes in whole or in part before April 15, 2021 at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the 6.00% Senior Notes being redeemed plus a “make-whole” premium, together with accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the redemption date. On or after April 15, 2021, GEO may, at its option, redeem all or part of the 6.00% Senior Notes upon not less than 30 nor more than 60 days ’ notice, at the redemption prices (expressed as percentages of principal amount) set forth below, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, on the 6.00% Senior Notes redeemed, to the applicable redemption date, if redeemed during the 12-month period beginning on April 15 of the years indicated below: Year Percentage 2022 103.000% 2023 102.000% 2024 101.000% 2025 and thereafter 100.000% If there is a “change of control” (as defined in the Indenture), holders of the 6.00% Senior Notes will have the right to cause GEO to repurchase their 6.00% Senior Notes at a price equal to 101% of the principal amount of the 6.00% Senior Notes repurchased plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the purchase date. The 6.00% Senior Notes are guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by the Guarantors. The 6.00% Senior Notes and the guarantees are unsecured, unsubordinated obligations of GEO and the Guarantors. The 6.00% Senior Notes rank equally in right of payment with any unsecured, unsubordinated indebtedness of GEO and the Guarantors, including GEO’s 5.875% Senior Notes due 2022, the 5.125% Senior Notes due 2023 and the 5.875% Senior Notes due 2024, and the guarantors’ guarantees thereof, senior in right of payment to any future indebtedness of GEO and the Guarantors that is expressly subordinated to the 6.00% Senior Notes and the guarantees, effectively junior to any secured indebtedness of GEO and the Guarantors, including indebtedness under GEO’s Senior Credit Facility, to the extent of the value of the assets securing such indebtedness, and structurally junior to all obligations of GEO’s subsidiaries that are not Guarantors, including trade payables. The Indenture contains covenants which, among other things, limit the ability of GEO and its “restricted subsidiaries” (as defined in the Indenture) to incur additional indebtedness or issue preferred stock, make dividend payments or other restricted payments (other than the payment of dividends or other distributions, or any other actions necessary to maintain GEO’s status as a real estate investment trust), create liens, sell assets, engage in sale and lease back transactions, create or permit restrictions on the ability of the restricted subsidiaries to pay dividends or make other distributions to GEO, enter into transactions with affiliates, and enter into mergers, consolidations or sales of all or substantially all of their assets. These covenants are subject to a number of limitations and exceptions as set forth in the Indenture. The Indenture also contains events of default with respect to, among other things, the following: failure by GEO to pay interest on the 6.00% Senior Notes when due, which failure continues for 30 days; failure by GEO to pay the principal of, or premium, if any, on, the 6.00% Senior Notes when due; failure by GEO or any of its restricted subsidiaries to comply with their obligations to offer to repurchase the 6.00% Senior Notes at the option of the holders of the 6.00% Senior Notes upon a change of control, to offer to redeem the 6.00% Senior Notes under certain circumstances in connection with asset sales with “excess proceeds” (as defined in the Indenture) in excess of $50.0 million or to observe certain restrictions on mergers, consolidations and sales of substantially all of their assets; the failure by GEO or any Guarantor to comply with any of the other agreements in the Indenture, which failure continues for 60 days after notice; and certain events of bankruptcy or insolvency of GEO or a restricted subsidiary that is a significant subsidiary or any group of restricted subsidiaries that together would constitute a significant subsidiary. 6.625% Senior Notes due 2021 On February 10, 2011, the Company completed a private offering of $300.0 million in aggregate principal amount of its 6.625% Senior Notes. Interest on the 6.625% Senior Notes accrued at the stated rate. The Company paid interest semi-annually in arrears on February 15 and August 15 of each year. On April 11, 2016, the Company announced that it had commenced a cash tender offer for any and all of its $300 million aggregate principal amount of its 6.625% Senior Notes due 2021. On April 18, 2016, the Company completed the purchase of $231 million in aggregate principal amount of its 6.625% Senior Notes validly tendered in connection with the Company's tender offer on or prior to the expiration time. On May 20, 2016, the Company completed the redemption of the remaining 6.625% Senior Notes in connection with the terms of the notice of redemption delivered to the note holders on April 20, 2016 pursuant to the terms of the indenture governing the 6.625% Senior Notes. The Company financed the purchase of the 6.625% Senior Notes under the tender offer with part of the net cash proceeds from the 6.00% Senior Notes (see discussion above). As a result of the tender offer and redemption, the Company incurred a $15.9 million loss on extinguishment of debt related to the tender premium and deferred costs associated with the 6.625% Senior Notes. 5.875% Senior Notes due 2024 On September 25, 2014, the Company completed an offering of $250.0 million aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes (the " 5.875% Senior Notes due 2024"). The notes will mature on October 15, 2024 and have a coupon rate and yield to maturity of 5.875% . Interest is payable semi-annually in cash in arrears on April 15 and October 15, beginning April 15, 2015. The 5.875% Senior Notes due 2024 are guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by all the Company’s restricted subsidiaries that guarantee obligations. The 5.875% Senior Notes due 2024 rank equally in right of payment with any unsecured, unsubordinated indebtedness of the Company and the guarantors, including the Company’s 5.875% Senior Notes due 2022, the 5.125% Senior Notes due 2023, the 6.00% Senior Notes due 2026, and the guarantors’ guarantees thereof, senior in right of payment to any future indebtedness of the Company and the guarantors that is expressly subordinated to the 5.875% Senior Notes due 2024 and the guarantees, effectively junior to any secured indebtedness of the Company and the guarantors, including indebtedness under the Company’s Senior Credit Facility, to the extent of the value of the assets securing such indebtedness, and structurally junior to all obligations of the Company’s subsidiaries that are not guarantors. The sale of the 5.875% Senior Notes due 2024 was registered under the Company's prior shelf registration statement on Form S-3 filed on September 12, 2014, as supplemented by the Preliminary Prospectus Supplement filed on September 22, 2014 and the Prospectus Supplement filed on September 24, 2014. The Company capitalized $4.6 million of deferred financing costs in connection with the offering. The Company may, at its option, redeem the 5.875% Senior Notes due 2024 in whole or in part before October 15, 2019 at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the 5.875% Senior Notes due 2024 being redeemed plus a “make-whole” premium, together with accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the redemption date. In addition, the Company may, at its option, redeem the 5.875% Senior Notes due 2024 in whole or in part on or after October 15, 2019 through 2024 and thereafter as indicated below: Year Percentage 2020 102.938% 2021 101.958% 2022 100.979% 2023 and thereafter 100.000% The indenture contains covenants which, among other things, limit the ability of the Company and its restricted subsidiaries to incur additional indebtedness or issue preferred stock, make dividend payments or other restricted payments (other than the payment of dividends or other distributions, or any other actions necessary to maintain the Company’s status as a real estate investment trust), create liens, sell assets, engage in sale and lease back transactions, create or permit restrictions on the ability of the restricted subsidiaries to pay dividends or make other distributions to the Company, enter into transactions with affiliates, and enter into mergers, consolidations or sales of all or substantially all of their assets. These covenants are subject to a number of limitations and exceptions as set forth in the indenture. The indenture also contains events of default with respect to, among other things, the following: failure by the Company to pay interest on the 5.875% Senior Notes due 2024 when due, which failure continues for 30 days; failure by the Company to pay the principal of, or premium, if any, on, the 5.875% Senior Notes due 2024 when due; failure by the Company or any of its restricted subsidiaries to comply with their obligations to offer to repurchase the 5.875% Senior Notes due 2024 at the option of the holders of the 5.875% Senior Notes due 2024 upon a change of control, to offer to redeem the 5.875% Senior Notes due 2024 under certain circumstances in connection with asset sales with excess proceeds in excess of $25.0 million or to observe certain restrictions on mergers, consolidations and sales of substantially all of their assets; the failure by the Company or any guarantor to comply with any of the other agreements in the indenture, which failure continues for 60 days after notice; and certain events of bankruptcy or insolvency of GEO or a restricted subsidiary that is a significant subsidiary or any group of restricted subsidiaries that together would constitute a significant subsidiary. The Company was in compliance with all of the financial covenants of the indenture governing the 5.875% Senior Notes due 2024 as of December 31, 2017 . 5.125% Senior Notes due 2023 On March 19, 2013, the Company completed an offering of $300.0 million aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes in a private offering under the Indenture dated as of March 19, 2013 among GEO, certain of its domestic subsidiaries, as guarantors, and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as trustee. The 5.125% Senior Notes were offered and sold to "qualified institutional buyers" in accordance with Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and outside the United States to non-U.S. persons in accordance with Regulation S under the Securities Act. The notes will mature on April 1, 2023 and have a coupon rate and yield to maturity of 5.125% . Interest is payable semi-annually on April 1 and October 1 each year, beginning October 1, 2013. The 5.125% Senior Notes are guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by all of the Company's restricted subsidiaries that guarantee obligations under the Senior Credit Facility, the Company's 6.00% Senior Notes, the Company's 5.875% Senior Notes due 2022 and the 5.875% Senior Notes due 2024. The 5.125% Senior Notes and the guarantees are the Company's general unsecured senior obligations and rank equally in right of payment with all of the Company's and the guarantors' existing and future unsecured senior debt, including the Company's 6.00% Senior Notes, the 5.875% Senior Notes due 2022 and the 5.875% Senior Notes due 2024. The 5.125% Senior Notes and the guarantees are effectively subordinated to any of the Company's and the guarantors' existing and future secured debt to the extent of the value of the assets securing such debt, including all anticipated borrowings under the Senior Credit Facility. The 5.125% Senior Notes are structurally subordinated to all existing and future liabilities (including trade payables) of the Company's subsidiaries that do not guarantee the 5.125% Senior Notes. At any time prior to April 1, 2018, the Company may, at its option, redeem all or a part of the 5.125% Senior Notes upon not less than 30 days nor more than 60 days prior notice at a redemption price equal to the sum of (i) 100% of the principal amount thereof, plus (ii) the Applicable Premium (as defined in the indenture) as of the date of redemption, plus (iii) accrued and unpaid interest and Liquidated Damages, if any, to the date of redemption. On or after April 1, 2018, the Company may, at its option, redeem all or a part of the 5.125% Senior Notes upon not less than 30 days nor more than 60 days notice at the redemption prices (expressed as percentages of principal amount) set forth below, plus accrued and unpaid interest and Liquidated Damages, if any, on the 5.125% Senior Notes redeemed, to the applicable redemption date, if redeemed during the period beginning on April 1 of the years indicated below: Year Percentage 2019 102.563 % 2020 101.708 % 2021 100.854 % 2022 and thereafter 100.000 % If there is a "change of control" (as defined in the Indenture), holders of the 5.125% Senior Notes will have the right to cause GEO to repurchase their 5.125% Senior Notes at a price equal to 101% of the principal amount of the 5.125% Senior Notes repurchased plus accrued and unpaid interest and Liquidated Damages, if any, to the purchase date. The indenture governing the 5.125% Senior Notes contains certain covenants, including limitations and restrictions on the Company and its restricted subsidiaries’ ability to: incur additional indebtedness or issue preferred stock; make dividend payments or other restricted payments; create liens; sell assets; enter into transactions with affiliates; and enter into mergers, consolidations or sales of all or substantially all of the Company’s assets. As of the date of the indenture, all of the Company’s subsidiaries, other than certain dormant domestic and other subsidiaries and all foreign subsidiaries in existence on the date of the indenture, were restricted subsidiaries. The Company’s failure to comply with certain of the covenants under the indenture governing the 5.125% Senior Notes could cause an event of default of any indebtedness and result in an acceleration of such indebtedness. In addition, there is a cross-default provision which becomes enforceable upon failure of payment of indebtedness at final maturity. The Company’s unrestricted subsidiaries will not be subject to any of the restrictive covenants in the indenture. The Company was in compliance with all of the financial covenants of the indenture governing the 5.125% Senior Notes as of December 31, 2017 . The indenture also contains events of default with respect to, among other things, the following: failure by the Company to pay interest and Liquidated Damages, if any, on the 5.125% Senior Notes when due, which failure continues for 30 days; failure by the Company to pay the principal of, or premium, if any, on, the 5.125% Senior Notes when due; failure by the Company or any of its restricted subsidiaries to comply with their obligations to offer to repurchase the 5.125% Senior Notes at the option of the holders of the 5.125% Senior Notes upon a change of control, to offer to redeem notes under certain circumstances in connection with asset sales with “excess proceeds” (as defined in the indenture) in excess of $25.0 million or to observe certain restrictions on mergers, consolidations and sales of substantially all of their assets; the failure by the Company or any guarantor to comply with any of the other agreements in the indenture, which failure continues for 60 days after notice; and certain events of bankruptcy or insolvency of the Company or a restricted subsidiary that is a significant subsidiary or any group of restricted subsidiaries that together would constitute a significant subsidiary. Under the terms of a registration rights agreement dated as of March 19, 2013, among GEO, the guarantors and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, as the representative of the initial purchasers of the 5.125% Senior Notes, GEO agreed to register under the Securities Act notes having terms identical in all material respects to the 5.125% Senior Notes (the “ 5.125% Exchange Notes”) and to make an offer to exchange the 5.125% Exchange Notes for the 5.125% Senior Notes. GEO filed the registration statement on May 30, 2013 which was declared effective on September 12, 2013. GEO launched the exchange offer on September 13, 2013 and the exchange offer expired on October 11, 2013. 5.875% Senior Notes due 2022 On October 3, 2013, the Company completed an offering of $250.0 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes due 2022 (the “ 5.875% Senior Notes due 2022”) in a private offering under the Indenture dated as of October 3, 2013 among GEO, certain of its domestic subsidiaries, as guarantors, and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as trustee. The 5.875% Senior Notes due 2022 were offered and sold to “qualified institutional buyers” in accordance with Rule 144A under the Securities Act, and outside the United States to non-U.S. persons in accordance with Regulations S under the Securities Act. The 5.875% Senior Notes due 2022 were issued at a coupon rate and yield to maturity of 5.875% . Interest on the 5.875% Senior Notes due 2022 is payable semi-annually in cash in arrears on January 15 and July 15, commencing on January 15, 2014. The 5.875% Senior Notes due 2022 mature on January 15, 2022. The 5.875% Senior Notes due 2022 and the guarantees are the Company's general unsecured senior obligations and rank equally in right of payment with all of the Company's and the guarantors' existing and future unsecured senior debt, including the Company's 6.00% Senior Notes, the 5.125% Senior Notes and the 5.875% Senior Notes due 2024. The 5.875% Senior Notes due 2022 and the guarantees are effectively subordinated to any of the Company's and the guarantors' existing and future secured debt to the extent of the value of the assets securing such debt, including all anticipated borrowings under the Senior Credit Facility. The 5.875% Senior Notes due 2022 are structurally subordinated to all existing and future liabilities (including trade payables) of the Company's subsidiaries that do not guarantee the 5.875% Senior Notes due 2022. On or after January 15, 2017, GEO may, at its option, redeem all or part of the 5.875% Senior Notes 2022 upon not less than 30 days nor more than 60 days ’ notice, at the redemption prices (expressed as percentages of principal amount) set forth below, plus accrued and unpaid interest and including Liquidated Damages, if any, on the 5.875% Senior Notes due 2022 redeemed, to the applicable redemption date, if redeemed during the 12-month period beginning on January 15 of the years indicated below: Year Percentage 2018 104.406 % 2019 102.938 % 2020 101.469 % 2021 and thereafter 100.000 % If there is a “change of control” (as defined in the Indenture), holders of the 5.875% Senior Notes due 2022 will have the right to cause GEO to repurchase their 5.875% Senior Notes due 2022 at a price equal to 101% of the principal amount of the 5.875% Senior Notes due 2022 repurchased plus accrued and unpaid interest and Liquidated Damages, if any, to the purchase date. The indenture governing the notes contains certain covenants, including limitations and restrictions on the Company and its restricted subsidiaries’ ability to: incur additional indebtedness or issue preferred stock; make dividend payments or other restricted payments; create liens; sell assets; enter into transactions with affiliates; and enter into mergers, consolidations or sales of all or substantially all of the Company’s assets. As of the date of the indenture, all of the Company’s subsidiaries, other than certain dormant domestic and other subsidiaries and all foreign subsidiaries in existence on the date of the indenture, were restricted subsidiaries. The Company’s failure to comply with certain of the covenants under the indenture governing the 5.875% Senior Notes due 2022 could cause an event of default of any indebtedness and result in an acceleration of such indebtedness. In addition, there is a cross-default provision which becomes enforceable upon failure of payment of indebtedness at final maturity. The Company’s unrestricted subsidiaries will not be subject to any of the restrictive covenants in the indenture. The Company was in compliance with all of the financial covenants of the indenture governing the 5.875% Senior Notes due 2022 as of December 31, 2017 . The Indenture also contains events of default with respect to, among other things, the following: failure by GEO to pay interest and Liquidated Damages, if any, on the 5.875% Senior Notes due 2022 when due, which failure continues for 30 days ; failure by GEO to pay the principal of, or premium, if any, on, the 5.875% Senior Notes due 2022 when due; failure by GEO or any of its restricted subsidiaries to comply with their obligations to offer to repurchase the 5.875% Senior Notes due 2022 at the option of the holders of the 5.875% Senior Notes due 2022 upon a change of control, to offer to redeem notes under certain circumstances in connection with asset sales with “excess proceeds” (as defined in the Indenture) in excess of $25.0 million or to observe certain restrictions on mergers, consolidations and sales of substantially all of their assets; the failure by GEO or any Guarantor to comply with any of the other agreements in the Indenture, which failure continues for 60 days after notice; and certain events of bankruptcy or insolvency of GEO or a restricted subsidiary that is a significant subsidiary or any group of restricted subsidiaries that together would constitute a significant subsidiary. Under the terms of the Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of October 3, 2013, among GEO, the Guarantors and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, as the representative of the initial purchasers of the 5.875% Senior Notes due 2

Benefit Plans

Benefit Plans	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Benefit Plans	Benefit Plans The Company’s employees participate in an Employee Retirement Savings Plan (the “Retirement Plan”) under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code that covers substantially all U.S. based salaried employees. Employees may contribute a percentage of eligible compensation to the plan, subject to certain limits under the Internal Revenue Code. For the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, the Company provided matching contributions of $4.9 million , $4.4 million and $3.8 million , respectively. The Company has two non-contributory defined benefit pension plans covering certain of the Company’s executives. Retirement benefits are based on years of service, employees’ average compensation for the last five years prior to retirement and social security benefits. Currently, the plans are not funded. The Company purchased and is the beneficiary of life insurance policies for certain participants enrolled in the plans. There were no significant transactions between the employer or related parties and the plans during 2017, 2016 or 2015. As of December 31, 2017 , the Company had a non-qualified deferred compensation agreement with its Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”). In August 2012, the CEO's agreement was amended to eliminate the tax gross-up provision which was previously applicable to his lump sum retirement payment and in exchange for the elimination of the tax gross-up provision, the amount of the lump sum retirement payment which Mr. Zoley is entitled to receive has been proportionately increased so that he would receive substantially the same net benefit as he would have otherwise received had the tax gross-up remained in the plan. The current agreement provides for a lump sum payment upon retirement, no sooner than age 55 . As of December 31, 2017 , the CEO had reached age 55 and was eligible to receive the payment upon retirement. If the Company’s CEO had retired as of December 31, 2017 , the Company would have had to pay him $8.0 million . The long-term portion of the pension liability related to the defined benefit plans and the deferred compensation agreement with the CEO as of December 31, 2017 and 2016 was $32.4 million and $28.3 million , respectively, and is included in Other Non-Current liabilities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The following table summarizes key information related to the Company’s pension plans and retirement agreements. The table illustrates the reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of the benefit obligation showing the effects during the periods presented attributable to service cost, interest cost, plan amendments, termination benefits, actuarial gains and losses. The assumptions used in the Company’s calculation of accrued pension costs are based on market information and the Company’s historical rates for employment compensation and discount rates. Year Ended December 31, 2017 Year Ended December 31, 2016 Accumulated Benefit Obligation, End of Year $ 25,457 $ 22,515 Change in Projected Benefit Obligation Projected Benefit Obligation, Beginning of Year $ 28,624 $ 25,935 Service Cost 1,001 995 Interest Cost 1,228 1,155 Actuarial (Gain) Loss 2,474 1,031 Benefits Paid (507 ) (492 ) Projected Benefit Obligation, End of Year $ 32,820 $ 28,624 Change in Plan Assets Plan Assets at Fair Value, Beginning of Year $ — $ — Company Contributions 507 492 Benefits Paid (507 ) (492 ) Plan Assets at Fair Value, End of Year $ — $ — Unfunded Status of the Plan $ (32,820 ) $ (28,624 ) Amounts Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Net Loss 7,745 5,561 Total Pension Cost $ 7,745 $ 5,561 2017 2016 Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost Service Cost $ 1,001 $ 995 Interest Cost 1,228 1,155 Amortization of: Net Loss 291 213 Net Periodic Pension Cost $ 2,520 $ 2,363 Weighted Average Assumptions for Expense Discount Rate 3.80 % 4.50 % Expected Return on Plan Assets N/A N/A Rate of Compensation Increase 4.40 % 4.40 % The amount included in accumulated other comprehensive income as of December 31, 2017 that has not yet been recognized as a component of net periodic benefit cost is $5.1 million . The amount included in other accumulated comprehensive income as of December 31, 2017 that is expected to be recognized as a component of net periodic benefit cost in fiscal year 2018 is $0.5 million . The benefit payments reflected in the table below represent the Company’s obligations to employees that are eligible for retirement or have already retired and are receiving deferred compensation benefits: Fiscal Year Pension Benefits (In thousands) 2018 $ 8,642 2019 816 2020 833 2021 824 2022 892 Thereafter 20,813 $ 32,820 The Company also maintains The GEO Group Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan (“Deferred Compensation Plan”), a non-qualified deferred compensation plan for employees who are ineligible to participate in its qualified 401(k) plan. Eligible employees may defer a fixed percentage of their salary and the Company matches employee contributions up to a certain amount based on the employee’s years of service. Payments will be made at retirement age of 65 , at termination of employment or earlier depending on the employees’ elections. The Company established a rabbi trust; the purpose of which is to segregate the assets of the Deferred Compensation Plan from the Company’s cash balances. The funds in the rabbi trust are included in Restricted Cash and Investments in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets. These funds are not available to the Company for any purpose other than to fund the Deferred Compensation Plan; however, these funds may be available to the Company’s creditors in the event the Company becomes insolvent. The rabbi trust had a balance of approximately $21 million at December 31, 2017 . All employee and employer contributions relative to the Deferred Compensation Plan are made directly to the rabbi trust. The Company recognized expense related to its contributions of $0.1 million for each of the years ended December 31, 2017 , 2016 and 2015 respectively. The total liability for this plan at December 31, 2017 and 2016 was approximately $21 million and $16 million , respectively and is included in Other Non-Current Liabilities in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets. The current portion of the liability was $1.4 million and $0.8 million as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

Business Segments and Geographi

Business Segments and Geographic Information	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Business Segments and Geographic Information	Business Segments and Geographic Information Operating and Reporting Segments The Company conducts its business through four reportable business segments: the U.S. Corrections & Detention segment; the International Services segment; the GEO Care segment; and Facility Construction & Design segment. The Company has identified these four reportable segments to reflect the current view that the Company operates four distinct business lines, each of which constitutes a material part of its overall business. The U.S. Corrections & Detention segment primarily encompasses U.S.-based privatized corrections and detention business. The International Services segment primarily consists of privatized corrections and detention operations in South Africa, Australia and the United Kingdom. The Company’s community-based services, youth services and BI are operating segments aggregated under the GEO Care reporting segment. The GEO Care segment, which conducts its services in the United States, represents services provided to adult offenders and juveniles for non-residential treatment, educational and community based programs, pre-release and half-way house programs, compliance technologies, monitoring services and evidence-based supervision and treatment programs for community-based parolees, probationers, and pretrial defendants. The Facility Construction & Design segment primarily contracts with various state, local and federal agencies for the design and construction of facilities for which the Company has management contracts. Generally, the assets and revenues from the Facility Construction & Design segment are offset by a similar amount of liabilities and expenses. Segment disclosures below (in thousands) reflect the results of continuing operations. All transactions between segments are eliminated. Fiscal Year 2017 2016 2015 Revenues: U.S. Corrections & Detention $ 1,438,044 $ 1,375,277 $ 1,240,440 GEO Care 514,166 394,449 340,918 International Services 195,806 157,363 154,902 Facility Construction and Design [1] 115,404 252,401 107,047 Total revenues $ 2,263,420 $ 2,179,490 $ 1,843,307 Capital Expenditures: U.S. Corrections & Detention $ 117,186 $ 40,764 $ 76,070 GEO Care 24,263 35,001 39,523 International Services 6,957 5,800 1,988 Total capital expenditures $ 148,406 $ 81,565 $ 117,581 Depreciation and amortization: U.S. Corrections & Detention $ 75,276 $ 74,154 $ 70,486 GEO Care 47,103 38,687 33,582 International Services 1,918 2,075 2,688 Total depreciation and amortization $ 124,297 $ 114,916 $ 106,756 Operating Income: U.S. Corrections & Detention $ 302,488 $ 296,078 $ 281,945 GEO Care 123,525 111,780 82,806 International Services 14,235 5,809 7,666 Facility Construction & Design [1] (1,620 ) 626 352 Operating income from segments $ 438,628 $ 414,293 $ 372,769 General and Administrative Expenses (190,343 ) (148,709 ) (137,040 ) Total operating income $ 248,285 $ 265,584 $ 235,729 [1] The Company began the design and construction of a new prison located in Ravenhall, a locality near Melbourne, Australia in 2014. The facility was completed in November 2017. There were no capital expenditures or depreciation or amortization associated with this segment in 2017, 2016 or 2015. Refer to Note 7 - Contract Receivable. Pre-Tax Income Reconciliation of Segments The following is a reconciliation of the Company’s total operating income from its reportable segments to the Company’s income before income taxes and equity in earnings of affiliates, in each case, during the years ended December 31, 2017 , 2016 and 2015, respectively. Fiscal Year Ended 2017 2016 2015 (In thousands) Operating income from segments $ 438,628 $ 414,293 $ 372,769 Unallocated amounts: General and administrative expense (190,343 ) (148,709 ) (137,040 ) Net interest expense (96,348 ) (100,222 ) (94,558 ) Loss on extinguishment of debt — (15,885 ) — Income before income taxes and equity in earnings of affiliates $ 151,937 $ 149,477 $ 141,171 2017 2016 2015 (In thousands) Segment assets: U.S. Corrections & Detention $ 2,385,069 $ 2,390,705 $ 2,396,076 GEO Care 1,121,792 711,795 722,248 International Services 40,056 64,417 43,589 Facility Construction & Design 499,406 446,434 176,638 Total segment assets $ 4,046,323 $ 3,613,351 $ 3,338,551 Asset Reconciliation The following is a reconciliation of the Company’s reportable segment assets to the Company’s total assets as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. 2017 2016 (In thousands) Reportable segment assets $ 4,046,323 $ 3,613,351 Cash 81,377 68,038 Deferred income tax assets 26,277 30,039 Restricted cash and investments, current and non-current 72,931 37,981 Total assets $ 4,226,908 $ 3,749,409 Geographic Information During each of the years ended December 31, 2017 , 2016 and 2015, the Company’s international operations were conducted through (i) the Company’s wholly owned Australian subsidiary, The GEO Group Australia Pty. Ltd., through which the Company has management contracts for four correctional facilities, (ii) the Company's wholly owned subsidiaries, GEO Ravenhall Finance Holdings Pty. Ltd. and GEO Ravenhall Holdings Pty. Ltd. which, together, had a design and construction contract for a new prison in Ravenhall, Australia which was completed in November 2017, (iii) the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary in South Africa, SACM, through which the Company manages one correctional facility, and (iv) the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary in the United Kingdom, The GEO Group UK Ltd., through which the Company manages the Dungavel House Immigration Removal Centre. Fiscal Year 2017 2016 2015 (In thousands) Revenues: U.S. operations $ 1,952,210 $ 1,770,273 $ 1,581,811 Australia operations 285,702 388,361 237,731 South African operations 18,251 13,658 14,964 United Kingdom operations 7,257 7,198 8,801 Total revenues $ 2,263,420 $ 2,179,490 $ 1,843,307 Property and Equipment, net: U.S. operations $ 2,061,711 $ 1,887,043 $ 1,910,378 Australia operations 16,281 10,053 5,871 South African operations 131 145 90 United Kingdom operations — — 47 Total Property and Equipment, net $ 2,078,123 $ 1,897,241 $ 1,916,386 Sources of Revenue The Company derives most of its revenue from the management of correction and detention facilities through public-private partnerships. The Company also derives revenue from the provision of community based and youth services, monitoring and evidence-based supervision and treatment programs in the United States, and expansion of new and existing correction, detention facilities. All of the Company’s revenue is generated from external customers. Fiscal Year 2017 2016 2015 (In thousands) Revenues: Corrections & Detention $ 1,633,850 $ 1,532,640 $ 1,395,342 GEO Care 514,166 394,449 340,918 Facility Construction and Design 115,404 252,401 107,047 Total revenues $ 2,263,420 $ 2,179,490 $ 1,843,307 Equity in Earnings of Affiliates Equity in earnings of affiliates for 2017, 2016 and 2015 includes the operating results of the Company’s joint ventures in SACS and GEOAmey. These joint ventures are accounted for under the equity method and the Company’s investments in SACS and GEOAmey are presented as a component of other non-current assets in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets. The Company has recorded $10.8 million , $4.3 million and $4.7 million in earnings, net of tax impact, for SACS operations during the years ended December 31, 2017 , 2016 and 2015, respectively, which are included in equity in earnings of affiliates, net of income tax provision in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations. During 2017, SACS was successful in obtaining a favorable tax judgment which resulted in an increase in earnings net of taxes of $5.5 million As of December 31, 2017 and 2016, the Company’s investment in SACS was $18.1 million and $11.8 million , respectively. The investment is included in other non-current assets in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets. The Company received dividend distributions of $6.1 million and $1.6 million , in 2017 and 2016, respectively from this unconsolidated joint venture. The Company has recorded $1.2 million , $2.6 million and $0.8 million in earnings, net of tax impact, for GEOAmey’s operations during the years ended December 31, 2017 , 2016 and 2015, respectively, which are included in equity in earnings of affiliates, net of income tax provision, in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations. As of December 31, 2017 and 2016, the Company’s investment in GEOAmey was $2.7 million and $1.3 million , respectively, and represents its share of cumulative reported earnings (losses). Business Concentration Except for the major customer noted in the following table, no other single customer made up greater than 10% of the Company’s consolidated revenues for the following fiscal years: Customer 2017 2016 2015 Various agencies of the U.S Federal Government: 48 % 48 % 45 % The concentrations above relate entirely to the Company's U.S. Corrections & Detention segment. Credit risk related to accounts receivable is reflective of the related revenues.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	Income Taxes The United States and foreign components of income before income taxes and equity in earnings in affiliates are as follows: 2017 2016 2015 (In thousands) Income before income taxes and equity in earnings in affiliates United States $ 130,205 $ 139,937 $ 130,752 Foreign 21,732 9,540 10,419 Income before income taxes and equity in earnings in affiliates $ 151,937 $ 149,477 $ 141,171 The provision for income taxes consists of the following components: 2017 2016 2015 (In thousands) Federal income taxes: Current $ 13,928 $ 5,801 $ 3,437 Deferred (3,803 ) (3,541 ) (1,924 ) 10,125 2,260 1,513 State income taxes: Current 3,337 2,764 683 Deferred (2,269 ) (1,792 ) 684 1,068 972 1,367 Foreign income taxes: Current (11,545 ) 5,302 5,643 Deferred 18,310 (630 ) (1,134 ) 6,765 4,672 4,509 Total U.S. and foreign provision for income taxes $ 17,958 $ 7,904 $ 7,389 T he U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (Tax Act) was enacted on December 22, 2017 and introduces significant changes to U.S. income tax law. Effective in 2018, the Tax Act reduces the U.S. statutory corporate tax rate from 35% to 21% . Due to the timing of the enactment and the complexity involved in applying the provisions of the Tax Act, the Company has made reasonable estimates of the effects and recorded provisional amounts in its financial statements as of December 31, 2017. As the Company collects and prepares necessary data, and interprets the Tax Act and any additional guidance issued by the U.S. Treasury Department, the IRS, and other standard-setting bodies, it may make adjustments to the provisional amounts. Those adjustments may materially impact the Company's provision for income taxes and effective tax rate in the period in which the adjustments are made. The accounting for the tax effects of the Tax Act will be completed in 2018. Provisional amounts for the following income tax effects of the Tax Act have been recorded as of December 31, 2017 and are subject to change during 2018. One-time transition tax As a REIT, the Tax Act requires the Company to include into taxable income accumulated foreign subsidiary earnings not previously subject to U.S. income tax, subject to the REIT dividend paid deduction. Consequently, due to our status as a REIT, we will not be subject to tax on accumulated foreign subsidiary earnings. Deferred tax effects The Tax Act reduces the U.S. statutory tax rate from 35% to 21% for years after 2017. Accordingly, the Company has remeasured its deferred taxes as of December 31, 2017 to reflect the reduced rate that will apply in future periods when these deferred taxes are settled or realized. The Company recognized a deferred tax expense of $9.6 million to reflect the reduced U.S. tax rate. Although the tax rate reduction is known, the Company has not collected the necessary data to complete its analysis of the effect of the Tax Act on certain underlying deferred taxes such as the deductibility of accrued executive compensation and deferred taxes related to the CEC acquisition. As such, the amounts recorded as of December 31, 2017 are provisional. The net tax expense recognized in 2017 related to the Tax Act was $9.6 million . As the Company completes its analysis of the Tax Act and incorporates additional guidance that may be issued by the U.S. Treasury Department, the IRS or other standard-setting bodies, it may identify additional effects not reflected as of December 31, 2017. A reconciliation of the statutory U.S. federal tax rate of 35.00% and the effective income tax rate is as follows: 2017 2016 2015 (In thousands) Provisions using statutory federal income tax rate $ 53,175 $ 52,317 $ 49,410 State income taxes (benefit), net of federal tax benefit (776 ) 1,161 (322 ) REIT Benefit (43,554 ) (41,479 ) (42,536 ) Change in contingent tax liabilities (510 ) (403 ) (395 ) Change in valuation allowance 2,055 243 3,702 Tax Cut and Jobs Act Impact 9,584 — — Other, net (2,016 ) (3,935 ) (2,470 ) Total provision for income taxes $ 17,958 $ 7,904 $ 7,389 The Company's effective tax rate differs from the U.S. statutory rate of 35.0% primarily due to a zero tax rate on earnings generated by the Company's REIT operations. State income taxes (benefit), net of federal tax benefits of $(0.8) million , $1.2 million and $(0.3) million for 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively, is presented exclusive of the related change in valuation allowance of state income tax deferred items. Net of the related change in valuation allowances the state income taxes, net of federal tax benefits is $1.5 million , $1.2 million and $0.9 million for 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively. The following table presents the breakdown between non-current net deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2017 and 2016: 2017 2016 (In thousands) Deferred tax assets - non current 26,277 30,039 Deferred tax liabilities - non current (8,757 ) — Total net deferred tax assets $ 17,520 $ 30,039 The significant components of the Company's deferred tax assets and liabilities consisted of the following as of December 31, 2017 and 2016: 2017 2016 Deferred tax assets: (In thousands) Net operating losses $ 45,041 $ 32,088 Accrued liabilities 25,384 26,355 Deferred compensation 11,675 14,273 Accrued compensation 6,854 6,527 Deferred revenue 2,780 4,564 Deferred rent 506 2,469 Tax credits 6,629 4,524 Equity awards 4,076 4,296 Other, net 453 1,260 Valuation allowance (22,577 ) (17,312 ) Total deferred tax assets $ 80,821 $ 79,044 Deferred tax liabilities: Intangible assets $ (30,084 ) $ (40,935 ) Capitalized transaction costs (17,955 ) (5,945 ) Depreciation (15,262 ) (2,125 ) Total deferred tax liabilities $ (63,301 ) $ (49,005 ) Total net deferred tax assets $ 17,520 $ 30,039 Deferred income taxes should be reduced by a valuation allowance if it is not more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will be realized. On a periodic basis, management evaluates and determines the amount of the valuation allowance required and adjusts such valuation allowance accordingly. At year end 2017 and 2016, the Company has a valuation allowance of $22.6 million and $17.3 million , respectively related to deferred tax assets for foreign net operating losses, state net operating losses and state tax credits. The valuation allowance increased by $5.3 million during the year ended December 31, 2017 . The Company provides income taxes on the undistributed earnings of non-U.S. subsidiaries except to the extent that such earnings are permanently invested outside the United States. At December 31, 2017 , $2.6 million of accumulated undistributed earnings of non-U.S. subsidiaries were permanently invested. At the existing U.S. federal income and applicable foreign withholding tax rates, additional taxes (net of foreign tax credits) of $0.1 million , consisting solely of withholding taxes, would have to be provided if such earnings were remitted currently. As of the year ended December 31, 2017 , the Company had $42.7 million of Federal net operating loss carryforwards which begin to expire in 2032 and $189.7 million of combined net operating loss carryforwards in various states which begin to expire in 2018. The Federal net operating losses are at the Company's REIT which is not subject to tax. The Company has recorded a partial valuation allowance against the deferred tax assets related to the state operating losses. Also as of the year ended December 31, 2017 , the Company had $104.6 million of foreign operating losses which carry forward indefinitely and $5.8 million of state tax credits which begin to expire in 2019. The Company has recorded a partial valuation allowance against the deferred tax assets related to the foreign operating losses and state tax credits. The Company recognizes the cost of employee services received in exchange for awards of equity instruments based upon the grant date fair value of those awards. The exercise of non-qualified stock options and vesting of restricted stock awards which have been granted under the Company’s equity award plans give rise to compensation income which is includable in the taxable income of the applicable employees and deducted by the Company for federal and state income tax purposes. In the case of non-qualified stock options, the compensation income results from increases in the fair market value of the Company's common stock subsequent to the date of grant. At year end 2017, the deferred tax asset net of a valuation allowance related to unexercised stock options and restricted stock grants for which the Company has recorded a book expense was $4.2 million . The Company recognizes the financial statement benefit of a tax position only after determining that the relevant tax authority would more likely than not sustain the position following an audit. For tax positions meeting the more-likely-than-not threshold, the amount recognized in the financial statements is the largest benefit that has a greater than 50 percent likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement with the relevant tax authority. A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows: 2017 2016 2015 (In thousands) Balance at Beginning of Period $ 1,640 $ 1,571 $ 2,076 Additions based on tax positions related to the current year — 1,290 — Additions for tax positions of prior years — 341 — Additions from current year acquisitions 4,121 — — Reductions for tax positions of prior years (1,290 ) — — Reductions as a result of a lapse of applicable statutes of limitations (10 ) (1,562 ) (505 ) Balance at End of Period $ 4,461 $ 1,640 $ 1,571 All amounts in the reconciliation are reported on a gross basis and do not reflect a federal tax benefit on state income taxes. The Company has accrued $4.3 million of accrued uncertain tax benefits as of December 31, 2017 which is inclusive of the federal tax benefit on state income taxes. The Company believes that it is reasonably possible that a decrease may be necessary in the unrecognized tax benefits within twelve months of the reporting date of approximately $0.2 million , related to state tax exposures, due to lapse of statute of limitation. The accrued uncertain tax balance at December 31, 2017 includes $4.3 million of unrecognized tax benefits which, if ultimately recognized, will reduce the Company’s annual effective tax rate. The Company is subject to income taxes in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, and various states and foreign jurisdictions. Tax regulations within each jurisdiction are subject to the interpretation of the related tax laws and regulations and require significant judgment to apply. With few exceptions, the Company is no longer subject to U.S. federal, state and local, or non-U.S. income tax examinations by tax authorities for the years before 2014. The Company was under audit by the IRS for the 2013 tax year, its first REIT year. In the fourth quarter of 2017, the Company received a no change letter from the IRS for the 2013 tax year. The calculation of the Company’s provision (benefit) for income taxes requires the use of significant judgment and involves dealing with uncertainties in the application of complex tax laws and regulations. In determining the adequacy of the Company’s provision (benefit) for income taxes, potential settlement outcomes resulting from income tax examinations are regularly assessed. As such, the final outcome of tax examinations, including the total amount payable or the timing of any such payments upon resolution of these issues, cannot be estimated with certainty. During the year ended December 31, 2017 , the Company did not recognize any interest and penalties. There was $0.1 million in interest and penalties recognized during the year ended December 31, 2016. The Company had accrued $0.1 million for the payment of interest and penalties at December 31, 2016. The Company classifies interest and penalties as interest expense and other expense, respectively. In 2016, the Company discovered certain immaterial errors in prior periods related to the calculation of deferred tax assets and liabilities. In accordance with ASC Topic 250-10-S99-2, " Considering the Effects of Prior Year Misstatements when Quantifying Misstatements in Current Year Financial Statements ," the Company recorded an aggregate adjustment of approximately $2.7 million reducing the provision for income taxes in 2016. This adjustment to the Company's financial statements is immaterial both as it relates to 2016 as well as each of the prior periods affected. In evaluating materiality and determining the appropriateness of applying ASC Topic 250-10-S99-2 to these errors, the Company considered materiality both qualitatively and quantitatively as prescribed by ASC Topic 250-10-S99-1, " Assessing Materiality ."

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	Commitments and Contingencies Operating Leases The Company leases facilities, office space, computers and transportation equipment under non-cancelable operating leases expiring between 2018 and 2096 . The future minimum commitments under these leases are as follows: Fiscal Year Annual Rental (In thousands) 2018 $ 47,112 2019 39,669 2020 16,614 2021 10,322 2022 8,660 Thereafter 47,803 $ 170,180 The Company leases its corporate offices, which are located in Boca Raton, Florida, under a lease agreement which was amended in November 2015. The current lease expires in March 2019 and has two 5 -year renewal options, which if exercised will result in a maximum term ending in March 2029. In 2016, the Company purchased land in Boca Raton, Florida to construct a new corporate office building which is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2018. In addition, the Company leases office space for its regional offices in Charlotte, North Carolina; San Antonio, Texas; and Los Angeles, California. The Company is also currently leasing office space in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Boulder, Colorado and Aurora, Illinois. The Company also leases office space in Sydney, and Melbourne Australia and in Sandton, South Africa through its overseas affiliates to support its Australian and South African operations, respectively. These rental commitments are included in the table above. Certain of these leases contain leasehold improvement incentives, rent holidays, and scheduled rent increases which are included in the Company’s rent expense recognized on a straight-line basis. Minimum rent expense associated with the Company’s leases having initial or remaining non-cancelable lease terms in excess of one year was $45.4 million , $38.2 million and $36.9 million for fiscal years 2017 , 2016 and 2015 , respectively. Collective Bargaining Agreements The Company had approximately 36% of its workforce covered by collective bargaining agreements at December 31, 2017 . Collective bargaining agreements with 13% of employees are set to expire in less than one year. Employment Agreements On February 1, 2016, GEO entered into a Senior Officer Employment Agreement with Mr. J. David Donahue to serve as Senior Vice President, The GEO Group, Inc., and President, GEO Corrections and Detention. The term of the agreement will be for an initial period of two years, and terminating two years thereafter. The term will be automatically extended by one day every day such that it has a continuous "rolling" two-year term until the age of 67 years, unless otherwise terminated pursuant to the agreement. The agreement calls for an annual base salary of $0.5 million . On February 12, 2018, GEO entered into a Senior Officer Employment Agreement with Mr. Richard K. Long to serve as Senior Vice President, Project Development of the Company. The term of the agreement will be for an initial period of two years, and terminating two years thereafter. The term will be automatically extended by one day every day such that it has a continuous "rolling" two-year term until the age of 67 years, unless otherwise terminated pursuant to the agreement. The agreement calls for an annual base salary of $0.4 million . Contract Awards On April 13, 2017, the Company announced that it had been awarded a contract by ICE for the development and operation of a new company-owned 1,000 -bed detention facility to be located in Conroe, Texas. GEO expects to design, finance, build and operate the facility under a ten -year contract with ICE, inclusive of renewal options. The facility is scheduled for completion during the fourth quarter of 2018. On May 26, 2017, the Company announced that it was awarded two ten-year contracts, inclusive of renewal option periods, by the BOP for the continued housing of criminal aliens under the custody of the BOP at the company-owned 1,800 -bed Big Spring Facility and the company-owned 1,732 -bed Flight Line Facility, which on a combined basis were previously referred to as the Big Spring Correctional Center in Texas. The two ten -year contracts were awarded to GEO under a long-standing procurement commonly referred to as Criminal Alien Requirement (CAR) 16, which was issued by the BOP in 2015. Additionally, only one of the two contracts held by Reeves County, Texas was extended by the BOP for one year. Commitments The Company currently has contractual commitments for a number of projects using existing Company financing facilities. The Company’s management estimates that these existing capital projects will cost approximately $251.3 million , of which $101.9 million was spent through 2017. The Company estimates the remaining capital requirements related to these capital projects to be approximately $149.4 million . These projects are expected to be completed through 2019. In addition to these current estimated capital requirements, the Company is currently in the process of bidding on, or evaluating potential bids for the design, construction and management of a number of new projects. In the event that the Company wins bids for these projects and decides to self-finance their construction, its capital requirements could materially increase. Litigation, Claims and Assessments On February 8, 2017, the Attorney General of the State of Mississippi filed a lawsuit in the Circuit Court for the First Judicial District in Hinds County, Mississippi against the Company, Cornell Companies, Inc., a subsidiary of the Company, Christopher B. Epps, the former Commissioner of the Mississippi Department of Corrections, and Cecil McCrory, a former consultant for the Company. The complaint alleges several statutory and common law claims, including violations of various public servant statutes, racketeering activity, antitrust law, civil conspiracy, unjust enrichment and fraud. The complaint seeks compensatory damages, punitive damages, exemplary damages, forfeiture of all money received by the defendants, restitution, interest, attorneys' fees, other costs, and such other expenses or damages as the court may deem proper. The complaint claims that between 2007 and 2014, the Company and Cornell Companies, Inc. received approximately $256 million in proceeds from public contracts paid for by the State of Mississippi. The Company intends to take all necessary steps to vigorously defend itself and Cornell Companies, Inc. The Company has not recorded an accrual relating to this matter at this time, as a loss is not considered probable or reasonably estimable at this preliminary stage of the lawsuit. On October 22, 2014, former civil immigration detainees at the Aurora Immigration Detention Center filed a class action lawsuit against the Company in the United States District Court for the District of Colorado (the “Court”). The complaint alleges that the Company was in violation of the Colorado Minimum Wages of Workers Act and the federal Trafficking Victims Protection Act ("TVPA"). The plaintiff class claims that the Company was unjustly enriched as a result of the level of payment the detainees received for work performed at the facility, even though the voluntary work program as well as the wage rates and standards associated with the program that are at issue in the case are authorized by the Federal government under guidelines approved by the United States Congress. In February 2017, the Court granted the plaintiff-class’ motion for class certification which the Company appealed to the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals. On February 9, 2018, a three-judge panel of the appellate court affirmed the class-certification order. The Company is seeking a rehearing en banc of the panel decision. The plaintiff class seeks actual damages, compensatory damages, exemplary damages, punitive damages, restitution, attorneys’ fees and costs, and such other relief as the Court may deem proper. Since the Colorado suit was initially filed, three similar lawsuits have been filed - two in Washington and one in California. In Washington, one of the two lawsuits was filed on September 9, 2017 by immigration detainees against the Company in the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington. The second of the two lawsuits was filed on September 20, 2017 by the State Attorney General against the Company in the Superior Court of the State of Washington for Pierce County. On October 9, 2017, the Company removed the lawsuit to the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington. In California, a class-action lawsuit was filed on December 19, 2017 by immigration detainees against the Company in the United States District Court Eastern Division of the Central District of California. All lawsuits allege violations of the respective state’s minimum wage laws. However, only the California lawsuit, similar to the Colorado class-action, also includes claims based on violating the federal TVPA. The Company intends to take all necessary steps to vigorously defend itself and has consistently refuted the allegations and claims in these lawsuits. The Company has not recorded an accrual relating to these matters at this time, as a loss is not considered probable nor reasonably estimable at this stage of the lawsuit. The nature of the Company's business exposes it to various types of third-party legal claims or litigation against the Company, including, but not limited to, civil rights claims relating to conditions of confinement and/or mistreatment, sexual misconduct claims brought by prisoners or detainees, medical malpractice claims, product liability claims, intellectual property infringement claims, claims relating to employment matters (including, but not limited to, employment discrimination claims, union grievances and wage and hour claims), property loss claims, environmental claims, automobile liability claims, indemnification claims by its customers and other third parties, contractual claims and claims for personal injury or other damages resulting from contact with the Company's facilities, programs, electronic monitoring products, personnel or prisoners, including damages arising from a prisoner's escape or from a disturbance or riot at a facility. The Company accrues for legal costs associated with loss contingencies when those costs are probable and reasonably estimable. The Company does not expect the outcome of any pending claims or legal proceedings to have a material adverse effect on its financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. Other Assessment A state non-income tax audit completed in 2016 included tax periods for which the state tax authority had a number of years ago processed a substantial tax refund. At the completion of the audit fieldwork, the Company received a notice of audit findings disallowing deductions that were previously claimed by the Company, approved by the state tax authority and served as the basis for the approved refund claim. In early January 2017, the Company received a formal Notice of Assessment of Taxes and Demand for Payment from the taxing authority disallowing the deductions. The total tax, penalty and interest assessed is approximately $19.6 million . The Company has filed an administrative protest and disagrees with the assessment and intends to take all necessary steps to vigorously defend its position. The Company has established a reserve based on its estimate of the most probable loss based on the facts and circumstances known to date and the advice of outside counsel in connection with this matter.

Selected Quarterly Financial Da

Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Quarterly Financial Data [Abstract]
Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)	Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) The Company’s selected quarterly financial data is as follows (in thousands, except per share data attributable to GEO): First Second Third Fourth 2017 Revenues $ 550,614 $ 577,070 $ 566,759 $ 568,977 Operating income ** 64,372 54,553 62,902 66,458 Net Income * ** 40,366 30,942 38,453 36,263 Net Income Attributable to The GEO Group, Inc. * 40,403 30,992 38,489 36,357 Basic earnings per share: Net income per share ** $ 0.36 $ 0.25 $ 0.31 $ 0.30 Diluted earnings per share: Net income per share ** $ 0.35 $ 0.25 $ 0.31 $ 0.30 First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter 2016 Revenues $ 510,185 $ 548,350 $ 554,376 $ 566,579 Operating income 59,167 65,957 72,452 68,008 Net Income ** 32,326 23,156 43,674 49,342 Net Income Attributable to The GEO Group, Inc. ** 32,350 23,209 43,720 49,436 Basic earnings per share: Net income per share ** $ 0.29 $ 0.21 $ 0.39 $ 0.44 Diluted earnings per share: Net income per share ** $ 0.29 $ 0.21 $ 0.39 $ 0.44 * Second quarter 2017 net income includes nonrecurring merger and acquisition costs related to the Company's acquisition of CEC. The acquisition also led to an increase in revenue for Second Quarter through Fourth Quarter 2017. Refer to Note 2 - Business Combinations. ** Net income for Second Quarter 2016 includes a loss on extinguishment of debt. Refer to Note 13 - Debt.

Condensed Consolidating Financi

Condensed Consolidating Financial Information	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Condensed Consolidating Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Condensed Consolidating Financial Information	Condensed Consolidating Financial Information The following condensed consolidating financial information, which has been prepared in accordance with the requirements for presentation of Rule 3-10(d) of Regulation S-X promulgated under the Securities Act, presents the condensed consolidating financial information separately for: (i) The GEO Group, Inc., as the issuer of the 6.00% Senior Notes due, 5.875% Senior Notes due 2022, 5.875% Senior Notes due 224, 5.125% Senior Notes and 6.625% Senior Notes (collectively, the "Notes"); (ii) The Subsidiary Guarantors, on a combined basis, which are 100% owned by The Geo Group, Inc., and which are guarantors of the Notes; (iii) The Company’s other subsidiaries, on a combined basis, which are not guarantors of the Notes (the “Subsidiary Non-Guarantors”); (iv) Consolidating entries and eliminations representing adjustments to: (a) eliminate intercompany transactions between or among the Company, the Subsidiary Guarantors and the Subsidiary Non-Guarantors and (b) eliminate the investments in the Company’s subsidiaries; and (v) The Company and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis. Refer to Note 13 - Debt for a description of the notes that are fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a joint and several senior unsecured basis by the Company and certain of its wholly-owned domestic subsidiaries. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME For the Year Ended December 31, 2017 The GEO Group, Inc. Combined Subsidiary Guarantors Combined Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Revenues $ 711,013 $ 1,810,262 $ 321,612 $ (579,467 ) $ 2,263,420 Operating expenses 568,061 1,441,884 270,017 (579,467 ) 1,700,495 Depreciation and amortization 24,580 96,051 3,666 — 124,297 General and administrative expenses 59,194 104,373 26,776 — 190,343 Operating income 59,178 167,954 21,153 — 248,285 Interest income 16,200 4,294 52,069 (20,887 ) 51,676 Interest expense (69,969 ) (55,080 ) (43,862 ) 20,887 (148,024 ) Income before income taxes and equity in earnings of affiliates 5,409 117,168 29,360 — 151,937 Provision for income taxes 1,103 9,608 7,247 — 17,958 Equity in earnings of affiliates, net of income tax benefit — — 12,045 — 12,045 Income from operations before equity in income of consolidated subsidiaries 4,306 107,560 34,158 — 146,024 Income from consolidated subsidiaries, net of income tax provision 141,718 — — (141,718 ) — Net income 146,024 107,560 34,158 (141,718 ) 146,024 Loss attributable to noncontrolling interests — — 217 $ — 217 Net income attributable to The GEO Group, Inc. $ 146,024 $ 107,560 $ 34,375 $ (141,718 ) $ 146,241 Net income $ 146,024 $ 107,560 $ 34,158 $ (141,718 ) $ 146,024 Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax — (1,420 ) 7,793 — 6,373 Total comprehensive income $ 146,024 $ 106,140 $ 41,951 $ (141,718 ) $ 152,397 Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests — — 211 — 211 Comprehensive income attributable to The GEO Group, Inc. $ 146,024 $ 106,140 $ 42,162 $ (141,718 ) $ 152,608 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME For the Year Ended December 31, 2016 The GEO Group, Inc. Combined Subsidiary Guarantors Combined Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Revenues $ 697,292 $ 1,626,690 $ 420,019 $ (564,511 ) $ 2,179,490 Operating expenses 560,694 1,283,447 370,651 (564,511 ) 1,650,281 Depreciation and amortization 25,224 85,852 3,840 — 114,916 General and administrative expenses 47,354 72,831 28,524 — 148,709 Operating income 64,020 184,560 17,004 — 265,584 Interest income 20,409 1,842 28,944 (22,699 ) 28,496 Interest expense (65,018 ) (55,295 ) (31,104 ) 22,699 (128,718 ) Loss on extinguishment of debt (15,885 ) — — — (15,885 ) Income before income taxes and equity in earnings of affiliates 3,526 131,107 14,844 — 149,477 Provision for income taxes 1,124 2,108 4,672 — 7,904 Equity in earnings of affiliates, net of income tax provision — — 6,925 — 6,925 Income from operations before equity in income of consolidated subsidiaries 2,402 128,999 17,097 — 148,498 Income from consolidated subsidiaries, net of income tax provision 146,096 — — (146,096 ) — Net income 148,498 128,999 17,097 (146,096 ) 148,498 Loss attributable to noncontrolling interests $ — $ — $ 217 $ — $ 217 Net income attributable to The GEO Group, Inc. $ 148,498 $ 128,999 $ 17,314 $ (146,096 ) $ 148,715 Net income $ 148,498 $ 128,999 $ 17,097 $ (146,096 ) $ 148,498 Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax — (704 ) 2,302 — 1,598 Total comprehensive income $ 148,498 $ 128,295 $ 19,399 $ (146,096 ) $ 150,096 Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests — — 198 — 198 Comprehensive income attributable to The GEO Group, Inc. $ 148,498 $ 128,295 $ 19,597 $ (146,096 ) $ 150,294 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME For the Year ended December 31, 2015 The GEO Group, Inc. Combined Combined Eliminations Consolidated Revenues $ 664,741 $ 1,462,540 $ 272,204 $ (556,178 ) $ 1,843,307 Operating expenses 546,100 1,143,679 230,181 (556,178 ) 1,363,782 Depreciation and amortization 24,711 77,582 4,463 — 106,756 General and administrative expenses 47,553 70,015 19,472 — 137,040 Operating income 46,377 171,264 18,088 — 235,729 Interest income 23,771 3,059 11,329 (26,581 ) 11,578 Interest expense (61,293 ) (57,431 ) (13,993 ) 26,581 (106,136 ) Income before income taxes and equity in earnings of affiliates 8,855 116,892 15,424 — 141,171 Provision for income taxes 1,083 1,797 4,509 — 7,389 Equity in earnings of affiliates, net of income tax provision — — 5,533 — 5,533 Income from operations before equity in income of consolidated subsidiaries 7,772 115,095 16,448 — 139,315 Income from consolidated subsidiaries, net of income tax provision 131,543 — — (131,543 ) — Net income 139,315 115,095 16,448 (131,543 ) 139,315 Loss attributable to noncontrolling interests $ — $ — $ 123 $ — $ 123 Net income attributable to The GEO Group, Inc. $ 139,315 $ 115,095 $ 16,571 $ (131,543 ) $ 139,438 Net income $ 139,315 $ 115,095 $ 16,448 $ (131,543 ) $ 139,315 Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax — 1,276 (6,311 ) — (5,035 ) Total comprehensive income $ 139,315 $ 116,371 $ 10,137 $ (131,543 ) $ 134,280 Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests — — 215 — 215 Comprehensive income attributable to The GEO Group, Inc. $ 139,315 $ 116,371 $ 10,352 $ (131,543 ) $ 134,495 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET As of December 31, 2017 The GEO Group, Inc. Combined Subsidiary Guarantors Combined Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated (Dollars in thousands) ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents $ 54,666 $ — $ 26,711 $ — $ 81,377 Restricted cash and investments — — 44,932 — 44,932 Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts 130,354 225,029 34,533 — 389,916 Contract receivable, current portion — — 18,142 — 18,142 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 2,589 24,163 18,590 — 45,342 Total current assets 187,609 249,192 142,908 — 579,709 Restricted Cash and Investments — 25,715 2,284 — 27,999 Property and Equipment, Net 777,404 1,209,816 90,903 — 2,078,123 Assets Held for Sale — 3,915 — — 3,915 Non-Current Contract Receivable — — 404,309 — 404,309 Intercompany Receivable 1,130,189 88,534 28,218 (1,246,941 ) — Non-Current Deferred Income Tax Assets 863 23,913 1,501 — 26,277 Goodwill — 778,504 447 — 778,951 Intangible Assets, Net — 254,531 808 — 255,339 Investment in Subsidiaries 1,336,665 456,076 2,190 (1,794,931 ) — Other Non-Current Assets 11,141 115,330 25,210 (79,395 ) 72,286 Total Assets $ 3,443,871 $ 3,205,526 $ 698,778 $ (3,121,267 ) $ 4,226,908 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY Accounts payable $ 20,643 $ 65,475 $ 6,469 $ — $ 92,587 Accrued payroll and related taxes — 51,780 19,952 — 71,732 Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 40,344 115,636 20,344 — 176,324 Current portion of capital lease obligations, long-term debt and non-recourse debt 8,000 1,870 19,050 — 28,920 Total current liabilities 68,987 234,761 65,815 — 369,563 Non-Current Deferred Income Tax Liabilities — — 8,757 — 8,757 Intercompany Payable 79,984 1,129,590 37,367 (1,246,941 ) — Other Non-Current Liabilities 4,674 157,200 14,223 (79,395 ) 96,702 Capital Lease Obligations — 6,059 — — 6,059 Long-Term Debt 2,090,985 — 90,559 — 2,181,544 Non-Recourse Debt — — 365,364 — 365,364 Commitments & Contingencies Shareholders' Equity: Total shareholders’ equity attributable to The GEO Group, Inc. 1,199,241 1,677,916 117,015 (1,794,931 ) 1,199,241 Noncontrolling Interests — — (322 ) — (322 ) Total Shareholders’ Equity 1,199,241 1,677,916 116,693 (1,794,931 ) 1,198,919 Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity $ 3,443,871 $ 3,205,526 $ 698,778 $ (3,121,267 ) $ 4,226,908 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET As of December 31, 2016 The GEO Group, Inc. Combined Subsidiary Guarantors Combined Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated (Dollars in thousands) ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents $ 45,566 $ 842 $ 21,630 $ — $ 68,038 Restricted cash and investments — — 17,133 — 17,133 Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts 139,571 200,239 16,445 — 356,255 Contract receivable, current portion — — 224,033 — 224,033 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 677 24,096 7,437 — 32,210 Total current assets 185,814 225,177 286,678 — 697,669 Restricted Cash and Investments 170 19,742 936 — 20,848 Property and Equipment, Net 735,104 1,078,220 83,917 — 1,897,241 Contract Receivable — — 219,783 — 219,783 Intercompany Receivable 918,527 141,987 27,290 (1,087,804 ) — Non-Current Deferred Income Tax Assets 764 17,918 11,357 — 30,039 Goodwill 79 614,941 413 — 615,433 Intangible Assets, Net — 203,138 746 — 203,884 Investment in Subsidiaries 1,238,772 453,635 2,190 (1,694,597 ) — Other Non-Current Assets 15,011 108,434 20,933 (79,866 ) 64,512 Total Assets $ 3,094,241 $ 2,863,192 $ 654,243 $ (2,862,267 ) $ 3,749,409 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY Accounts payable $ 8,402 $ 50,200 $ 21,035 $ — $ 79,637 Accrued payroll and related taxes — 41,230 14,030 — 55,260 Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 36,792 83,906 10,398 — 131,096 Current portion of capital lease obligations, long-term debt and non-recourse debt 3,000 1,700 233,365 — 238,065 Total current liabilities 48,194 177,036 278,828 — 504,058 Non-Current Deferred Income Tax Liabilities — — — — — Intercompany Payable 133,039 920,825 33,940 (1,087,804 ) — Other Non-Current Liabilities 2,487 144,383 21,652 (79,866 ) 88,656 Capital Lease Obligations — 7,431 — — 7,431 Long-Term Debt 1,935,465 — — — 1,935,465 Non-Recourse Debt — — 238,842 — 238,842 Commitments & Contingencies Shareholders' Equity: Total shareholders’ equity attributable to The GEO Group, Inc. 975,056 1,613,517 81,080 (1,694,597 ) 975,056 Noncontrolling Interests — — (99 ) — (99 ) Total Shareholders’ Equity 975,056 1,613,517 80,981 (1,694,597 ) 974,957 Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity $ 3,094,241 $ 2,863,192 $ 654,243 $ (2,862,267 ) $ 3,749,409 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS For the Year Ended December 31, 2017 The GEO Group, Inc. Combined Subsidiary Guarantors Combined Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Consolidated (Dollars in thousands) Cash Flow from Operating Activities: Net cash provided by operating activities $ 118,180 $ 91,467 $ 171,395 $ 381,042 Cash Flow from Investing Activities: Acquisition of CEC, cash consideration, net of cash acquired (353,556 ) — — (353,556 ) Proceeds from sale of property and equipment 3,436 — 24 3,460 Insurance proceeds - damaged property 2,754 — — 2,754 Change in restricted cash and investments — (5,973 ) (27,688 ) (33,661 ) Capital expenditures (53,030 ) (86,336 ) (9,040 ) (148,406 ) Net cash used in investing activities (400,396 ) (92,309 ) (36,704 ) (529,409 ) Cash Flow from Financing Activities: Payments on long-term debt (1,140,788 ) — — (1,140,788 ) Proceeds from long-term debt 1,389,084 — — 1,389,084 Payments on non-recourse debt — — (307,414 ) (307,414 ) Proceeds from non-recourse debt — — 181,658 181,658 Taxes paid related to net share settlements of equity awards (4,142 ) — — (4,142 ) Debt issuance costs (8,701 ) — (841 ) (9,542 ) Proceeds from stock options exercised 6,962 — — 6,962 Dividends paid (227,463 ) — — (227,463 ) Proceeds from issuance of common stock in connection with ESPP 497 — — 497 Proceeds from issuance of common stock in connection with public offering 275,867 — — 275,867 Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 291,316 — (126,597 ) 164,719 Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents — — (3,013 ) (3,013 ) Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents 9,100 (842 ) 5,081 13,339 Cash and Cash Equivalents, beginning of period 45,566 842 21,630 68,038 Cash and Cash Equivalents, end of period $ 54,666 $ — $ 26,711 $ 81,377 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS For the Year Ended December 31, 2016 The GEO Group Inc. Combined Subsidiary Guarantors Combined Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Consolidated (Dollars in thousands) Cash Flow from Operating Activities: Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities $ 154,125 $ 66,009 $ (248,162 ) $ (28,028 ) Cash Flow from Investing Activities: Proceeds from sale of property and equipment 2,030 — — 2,030 Insurance proceeds - damaged property — — 4,733 4,733 Change in restricted cash and investments (24 ) (3,356 ) (6,178 ) (9,558 ) Capital expenditures (14,040 ) (61,811 ) (5,714 ) (81,565 ) Net cash used in investing activities (12,034 ) (65,167 ) (7,159 ) (84,360 ) Cash Flow from Financing Activities: Payments on long-term debt (934,006 ) — — (934,006 ) Proceeds from long-term debt 1,012,945 — — 1,012,945 Payments on non-recourse debt — — (10,064 ) (10,064 ) Proceeds from non-recourse debt — — 266,835 266,835 Taxes paid related to net share settlements of equity awards (2,336 ) — — (2,336 ) Tax deficiency related to equity compensation (844 ) — (782 ) (1,626 ) Debt issuance costs (16,980 ) — (4,135 ) (21,115 ) Proceeds from stock options exercised 2,367 — 980 3,347 Dividends paid (194,748 ) — (194,748 ) Proceeds from issuance of common stock in connection with ESPP — 436 436 Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities (133,602 ) — 253,270 119,668 Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents — — 1,120 1,120 Net Increase (decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents 8,489 842 (931 ) 8,400 Cash and Cash Equivalents, beginning of period 37,077 — 22,561 59,638 Cash and Cash Equivalents, end of period $ 45,566 $ 842 $ 21,630 $ 68,038 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS For the Year Ended December 31, 2015 The GEO Group Inc. Combined Subsidiary Guarantors Combined Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Consolidated (Dollars in thousands) Cash Flow from Operating Activities: Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 153,861 84,795 (96,499 ) 142,157 Cash Flow from Investing Activities: Acquisition of LCS, net of cash acquired (307,404 ) — — (307,404 ) Acquisition of Protocol, cash consideration (24,402 ) (24,402 ) Proceeds from sale of property and equipment — 42 — 42 Insurance proceeds - damaged property — 1,270 — 1,270 Change in restricted cash and investments 90 (2,658 ) (2,237 ) (4,805 ) Capital expenditures (55,629 ) (59,829 ) (2,123 ) (117,581 ) Net cash used in investing activities (362,943 ) (85,577 ) (4,360 ) (452,880 ) Cash Flow from Financing Activities: Proceeds from long-term debt 724,798 — — 724,798 Payments on long-term debt (311,985 ) — (311,985 ) Payments on non-recourse debt — — (11,908 ) (11,908 ) Proceeds from non-recourse debt — — 123,560 123,560 Income tax benefit of equity compensation 1,409 — — 1,409 Taxes paid related to net share settlements of equity awards (2,786 ) — — (2,786 ) Debt issuance costs — — (7,069 ) (7,069 ) Proceeds from stock options exercised 2,774 — — 2,774 Dividends paid (186,984 ) — — (186,984 ) Proceeds from issuance of common stock in connection with ESPP 441 — — 441 Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 227,667 — 104,583 332,250 Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents — — (3,226 ) (3,226 ) Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents 18,585 (782 ) 498 18,301 Cash and Cash Equivalents, beginning of period 18,492 782 22,063 41,337 Cash and Cash Equivalents, end of period $ 37,077 $ — $ 22,561 $ 59,638

Subsequent Events

Subsequent Events	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events	Subsequent Events Dividend On February 5, 2018, the Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.47 per share of common stock, which is to be paid on February 27, 2018 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on February 16, 2018. Stock Buyback Program On February14, 2018, the Company announced that its Board of Directors authorized a stock buyback program authorizing the Company to repurchase up to a maximum of $200.0 million of its shares of common stock. The program shall be effective through October 20, 2020. The stock buyback program is intended to be implemented through purchases made from time to time in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions, in accordance with applicable Securities and Exchange Commission requirements. The stock buyback program does not obligate us to purchase any specific amount of our common stock and may be suspended or extended at any time at the discretion of our Board of Directors.

Schedule II - Valuation and Qua

Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]
Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts	THE GEO GROUP, INC. SCHEDULE II VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS For the Years Ended December 31, 2017 , 2016 and 2015 Description Balance at Beginning of Period Charged to Cost and Expenses Charged to Other Accounts Deductions, Actual Charge-Offs Balance at End of Period (In thousands) YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2017: Allowance for doubtful accounts $ 3,664 $ 2,138 $ — $ (1,228 ) $ 4,574 YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2016: Allowance for doubtful accounts $ 3,088 $ 2,682 $ — $ (2,106 ) $ 3,664 YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2015: Allowance for doubtful accounts $ 3,315 $ 764 $ — $ (991 ) $ 3,088

Schedule III - Real Estate and

Schedule III - Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation Disclosure [Abstract]
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation	THE GEO GROUP, INC. SCHEDULE III- REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION December 31, 2017 (dollars in thousands) Original Gross Cost at December 31, 2017 Property Name (1) Type Location Land Building and Improvements Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition (2) Land and Improvements Building and Improvements Land Held for Development Development and Construction in Progress Total Accumulated Depreciation Year(s) Built/ Renovated Book Value of Mortgaged Properties Corrections and Detention - Owned and Leased Broward Transition Center Detention Facility Deerfield Beach, FL $ 4,085 $ 15,441 $ 18,582 $ 4,096 $ 33,838 $ — $ 174 $ 38,108 $ 7,768 1998, 2004, 2010/2011, 2013/2014 $ 30,340 D. Ray James Correctional Facility Correctional Facility Folkston, GA $ 1,229 $ 55,961 $ 17,799 $ 1,720 $ 73,026 $ 243 $ — $ 74,989 $ 12,507 1998/1999, 2008/2009, 2011/2012 $ 62,482 Folkston ICE Processing Center Detention Facility Folkston, GA $ 291 $ 30,399 $ 3,201 $ 291 $ 33,600 $ — $ — $ 33,891 $ 4,747 2005, 2008, 2013, 2017 $ 29,144 LaSalle Detention Facility Detention Facility Jena, LA $ 856 $ 51,623 $ 6,242 $ 1,127 $ 57,080 $ 514 $ — $ 58,721 $ 13,652 1998, 2008, 2010/2011, 2017 $ 45,069 Alexandria Transfer Center (3) Detention Facility Alexandria, LA $ — $ 17,283 $ 23 $ — $ 17,306 $ — $ — $ 17,306 $ 1,172 2014 $ — Moshannon Valley Correctional Center Correctional Facility Philipsburg, PA $ 1,107 $ 65,160 $ 8,515 $ 1,700 $ 72,995 $ 87 $ — $ 74,782 $ 12,528 2005/2006, 2013 $ 62,254 North Lake Correctional Facility Correctional Facility Baldwin, MI $ 66 $ 36,727 $ 52,038 $ 66 $ 87,603 $ — $ 1,162 $ 88,831 $ 11,797 1998/1999, 2002, 2011, CIP $ 77,034 Queens Detention Facility Detention Facility Jamaica, NY $ 2,237 $ 19,847 $ 509 $ 2,237 $ 20,356 $ — $ — $ 22,593 $ 9,065 1971, 1996/1997, 2004 $ — Riverbend Correctional Facility (3) Correctional Facility Milledgeville, GA $ — $ 72,932 $ 399 $ 25 $ 73,147 $ — $ 159 $ 73,331 $ 11,969 2011 $ 61,362 Rivers Correctional Institution Correctional Facility Winton, NC $ 875 $ 60,328 $ 4,804 $ 1,235 $ 64,623 $ 149 $ — $ 66,007 $ 21,624 2000/2001, 2017 $ 44,383 Robert A. Deyton Detention Facility Detention Facility Lovejoy, GA $ — $ 8,163 $ 10,291 $ 15 $ 18,439 $ — $ — $ 18,454 $ 8,886 1984-1986, 2008/2009 $ — Big Spring Correctional Center (3) Correctional Facility Big Spring, TX $ 530 $ 83,160 $ 21,418 $ 2,310 $ 94,954 $ — $ 7,844 $ 105,108 $ 24,358 1940, 1960, 1982, 1991, 1994, 1996, 2001, 2009-2012, 2016, CIP $ — Great Plains Correctional Facility Correctional Facility Hinton, OK $ 463 $ 76,580 $ 13,915 $ 1,305 $ 88,272 $ — $ 1,381 $ 90,958 $ 14,686 1990-1992, 1995, 2008, 2011, 2013, 2015, CIP $ 76,272 Joe Corley Detention Facility Detention Facility Conroe, TX $ 470 $ 64,813 $ 6,773 $ 598 $ 69,513 $ — $ 1,945 $ 72,056 $ 7,489 2008, 2017, CIP $ 64,567 Karnes Correctional Center Correctional Facility Karnes City, TX $ 937 $ 24,825 $ 1,734 $ 912 $ 26,408 $ 176 $ — $ 27,496 $ 7,243 1995 $ 20,253 Karnes County Residential Center Detention Facility Karnes City, TX $ — $ 29,052 $ 30,085 $ 47 $ 59,090 $ — $ — $ 59,137 $ 5,425 2011/2012, 2014, 2015 $ 53,712 Lawton Correctional Facility Correctional Facility Lawton, OK $ 1,012 $ 96,637 $ 11,710 $ 1,073 $ 106,705 $ — $ 1,581 $ 109,359 $ 23,796 1998/1999, 2005/2006, 2015 $ 85,563 Rio Grande Detention Center Detention Facility Laredo, TX $ 8,365 $ 81,178 $ 1,301 $ 6,266 $ 82,428 $ 2,099 $ 51 $ 90,844 $ 15,754 2007, 2008 $ 75,090 South Texas Detention Complex Detention Facility Pearsall, TX $ 437 $ 31,405 $ 6,052 $ 437 $ 37,081 $ — $ 376 $ 37,894 $ 9,668 2004/2005, 2012, CIP $ — Val Verde Correctional Facility Correctional Facility Del Rio, TX $ 21 $ 56,009 $ 1,356 $ 16 $ 57,365 $ 5 $ — $ 57,386 $ 15,330 2000/2001, 2005, 2007 $ 42,056 Adelanto Detention Facility Detention Facility Adelanto, CA $ 8,005 $ 113,255 $ 43,007 $ 10,278 $ 153,989 $ — $ — $ 164,267 $ 16,529 1990/1991, 2011, 2012, 2015 $ 147,738 Aurora/ICE Processing Center Detention Facility Aurora, CO $ 4,590 $ 15,200 $ 75,145 $ 4,271 $ 89,354 $ 1,310 $ — $ 94,935 $ 15,641 1987, 1993, 1998, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2017 $ 79,294 Central Valley MCCF Correctional Facility Mc Farland, CA $ 1,055 $ 28,133 $ 2,829 $ 906 $ 30,900 $ 211 $ — $ 32,017 $ 8,301 1997, 2009/2010 $ 23,716 Desert View MCCF Correctional Facility Adelanto, CA $ 1,245 $ 27,943 $ 4,459 $ 1,245 $ 32,400 $ — $ 2 $ 33,647 $ 9,417 1997, 2010, 2013 $ 24,230 Golden State MCCF Correctional Facility Mc Farland, CA $ 1,264 $ 27,924 $ 2,481 $ 1,073 $ 30,343 $ 253 $ — $ 31,669 $ 8,043 1997, 2010 $ 23,626 Guadalupe County Correctional Facility Correctional Facility Santa Rosa, NM $ 181 $ 29,732 $ 931 $ 27 $ 30,663 $ 154 $ — $ 30,844 $ 11,336 1998/1999, 2008 $ 19,508 Hudson Correctional Facility Correctional Facility Hudson, CO $ 11,140 $ — $ 4,599 $ 7,372 $ 4,447 $ 3,920 $ — $ 15,739 $ 4,705 2009, 2011 $ — Lea County Correctional Facility (3) Correctional Facility Hobbs, NM $ 347 $ 67,933 $ 2,631 $ — $ 70,564 $ 347 $ — $ 70,911 $ 17,595 1997/1998, 2017 $ — McFarland CCF Correctional Facility Mc Farland, CA $ 914 $ 9,019 $ 9,078 $ 2,036 $ 16,684 $ 183 $ 108 $ 19,011 $ 4,694 1988, 2011, 2014 $ — Mesa Verde CCF Correctional Facility Bakersfield, CA $ 2,237 $ 13,714 $ 12,091 $ 2,237 $ 25,720 $ — $ 85 $ 28,042 $ 4,105 1989, 2011, 2015 $ — Northwest Detention Center Detention Facility Tacoma, WA $ 3,916 $ 39,000 $ 50,014 $ 4,542 $ 86,334 $ 2,004 $ 50 $ 92,930 $ 19,300 2003/2004, 2009, 2010, 2012 $ — Western Region Detention Facility Detention Facility San Diego, CA $ — $ 28,071 $ 1,307 $ — $ 29,378 $ — $ — $ 29,378 $ 29,213 1959-1961, 2000 $ — Delaney Hall Detention Facility Newark, NJ $ 3,759 $ 22,502 $ 13,175 $ 3,779 $ 35,651 $ — $ 6 $ 39,436 $ 9,416 1999/2000, 2008 $ — Brooks County Detention Center Detention Facility Falfurrias, TX $ 410 $ 18,940 $ 652 $ 414 $ 19,508 $ — $ 80 $ 20,002 $ 1,459 2001, 2011 $ — East Hidalgo Detention Center Detention Facility LaVilla, TX $ 460 $ 28,010 $ 543 $ 502 $ 28,485 $ — $ 26 $ 29,013 $ 1,894 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2011 $ — Perry County Correctional Center Correctional Facility Uniontown, AL $ 400 $ 12,880 $ 392 $ 400 $ 13,272 $ — $ — $ 13,672 $ 971 2006 $ — Pine Prairie Correctional Center Correctional Facility Pine Prairie, LA $ 260 $ 11,910 $ 4,675 $ 706 $ 13,003 $ 477 $ 2,659 $ 16,845 $ 1,161 1999, 2008, CIP $ — South Louisiana Correctional Center Correctional Facility Basile, LA $ 290 $ 13,040 $ 15,174 $ 290 $ 28,214 $ — $ — $ 28,504 $ 1,197 1993, 1994, 1996, 1998-1999, 2000-2001, 2010-2011, 2017 $ — J. B. Evans Correctional Center Correctional Facility Newellton, LA $ 30 $ 720 $ — $ 30 $ 720 $ — $ — $ 750 $ 146 1994, 1996 $ — Coastal Bend Detention Center Detention Facility Robstown, TX $ 1,330 $ 26,820 $ 746 $ 1,349 $ 27,547 $ — $ — $ 28,896 $ 2,122 2008, 2009 $ — Maverick County Detention Facility Detention Facility Maverick, TX $ 296 $ 15,437 $ — $ 296 $ 15,437 $ — $ — $ 15,733 $ 311 2008 $ — Liberty Hall Correctional Facility Indianapolis, IN $ 890 $ 2,066 $ — $ 890 $ 2,066 $ — $ — $ 2,956 $ 199 1950, 2000 $ — Montgomery ICE Processing Center Detention Facility Conroe, TX $ 2,012 $ — $ 43,879 $ 2,012 $ — $ — $ 43,879 $ 45,891 $ 41 CIP $ — Corrections & Detention - Managed Central Texas Detention Facility Detention Facility San Antonio, TX $ — $ — $ 3,990 $ — $ 3,990 $ — $ — $ 3,990 $ 3,340 1962, 1989/1990, 2006, 2010 $ — Lawrenceville Correctional Center Correctional Facility Lawrenceville, VA $ — $ — $ 844 $ — $ 844 $ — $ — $ 844 $ 863 1996-1998, 2011 $ — Arizona State Prison- Florence West Correctional Facility Florence, AZ $ 320 $ 9,317 $ 1,183 $ 320 $ 10,405 $ — $ 95 $ 10,820 $ 7,817 1997 $ — Arizona State Prison - Phoenix West Correctional Facility Phoenix, AZ $ — $ 7,919 $ 518 $ — $ 8,437 $ — $ — $ 8,437 $ 5,992 1979-1984, 1995/1996, 2002 $ — Central Arizona Correctional Facility Correctional Facility Florence, AZ $ — $ 396 $ 1,997 $ — $ 2,393 $ — $ — $ 2,393 $ 1,857 2006 $ — Arizona State Prison - Kingman Correctional Facility Kingman, AZ $ — $ — $ 273 $ — $ 273 $ — $ — $ 273 $ 67 2004, 2010 $ — New Castle Correctional Facility Correctional Facility New Castle, IN $ — $ — $ 22,848 $ — $ 22,848 $ — $ — $ 22,848 $ 8,546 2001, 2012 $ — Heritage Trail Correctional Facility Correctional Facility Plainfield, IN $ — $ — $ 10 $ — $ 10 $ — $ — $ 10 $ 8 1890, 1900, 1921, 1961 $ — South Bay Correctional Facility Correctional Facility South Bay, FL $ — $ — $ 2,458 $ — $ 2,458 $ — $ — $ 2,458 $ 2,369 1996/1997, 2001, 2004/2005, 2007, 2012 $ — Reeves County Detention Complex R1/R2 Detention Facility Pecos, TX $ — $ — $ 1,203 $ — $ 1,203 $ — $ — $ 1,203 $ 1,203 1986, 1998, 2001, 2004, 2009/2010 $ — Reeves County Detention Complex R3 Detention Facility Pecos, TX $ — $ — $ 4,238 $ — $ 4,238 $ — $ — $ 4,238 $ 4,234 2003, 2006, 2010 $ — Northeast New Mexico Detention Facility Detention Facility Clayton, NM $ — $ — $ 316 $ — $ 316 $ — $ — $ 316 $ 307 2008 $ — Blackwater River Correctional Facility Correctional Facility Milton, FL $ — $ — $ 36 $ — $ 36 $ — $ — $ 36 $ 36 2010 $ — Bay Correctional Facility Correctional Facility Panama City, FL $ — $ — $ 6 $ — $ 6 $ — $ — $ 6 $ 6 1995 $ — Moore Haven Correctional Facility Correctional Facility Moore Haven, FL $ — $ — $ 32 $ — $ 32 $ — $ — $ 32 $ 19 1995, 1999, 2007 $ — Graceville Correctional Facility Correctional Facility Jackson, FL $ — $ — $ 531 $ — $ 531 $ — $ — $ 531 $ 307 2007, 2009, 2015 $ — Columbiana County Jail Correctional Facility Lisbon, OH $ — $ 22 $ — $ — $ 22 $ — $ — $ 22 $ 8 1997 $ — George W. Hill Correctional Facility Correctional Facility Glen Mills, PA $ — $ 34 $ 5 $ — $ 39 $ — $ — $ 39 $ 6 1998 $ — Fannin County Detention Center & South Annex Detention Facility Bonham, TX $ — $ 32 $ — $ — $ 32 $ — $ — $ 32 $ 4 2008/2009 $ — Kinney County Detention Center Detention Facility Bracketville, TX $ — $ 223 $ — $ — $ 223 $ — $ — $ 223 $ 26 2004 $ — Liberty County Jail Correctional Facility Liberty, TX $ — $ 112 $ 2 $ — $ 114 $ — $ — $ 114 $ 45 1992 $ — Community Based Services - Owned/Leased Beaumont Transitional Treatment Center Community Corrections Beaumont, TX $ 105 $ 560 $ 463 $ 132 $ 996 $ — $ — $ 1,128 $ 401 1940-1950, 1967, 1975, 1986, 1997 $ — Bronx Community Re-entry Center Community Corrections Bronx, NY $ — $ 154 $ 3,170 $ — $ 3,324 $ — $ — $ 3,324 $ 2,394 1966, 1998, 2009, 2012, 2015 $ — Cordova Center Community Corrections Anchorage, AK $ 235 $ 3,225 $ 4,092 $ 235 $ 7,209 $ — $ 108 $ 7,552 $ 1,797 1974-1979, 2001, 2013 $ — El Monte Center Community Corrections El Monte, CA $ — $ 47 $ 321 $ — $ 368 $ — $ — $ 368 $ 361 1960, 2004, 2012 $ — Grossman Center Community Corrections Leavenworth, KS $ — $ 24 $ 41 $ — $ 65 $ — $ — $ 65 $ 52 2002/2003, 2010 $ — Las Vegas Community Correctional Center Community Corrections Las Vegas, NV $ 520 $ 1,580 $ 433 $ 520 $ 2,013 $ — $ — $ 2,533 $ 449 1978, 2004 $ — Leidel Comprehensive Sanction Center Community Corrections Houston, TX $ 3,210 $ 710 $ 542 $ 3,210 $ 1,252 $ — $ — $ 4,462 $ 404 1930, 1960, 2005/2006, 2012 $ — Marvin Gardens Center Community Corrections Los Angeles, CA $ — $ 50 $ 2,535 $ 241 $ 2,303 $ — $ 41 $ 2,585 $ 288 1962/1965, 1990, 2017 $ — McCabe Center Community Corrections Austin, TX $ 350 $ 510 $ 529 $ 350 $ 1,039 $ — $ — $ 1,389 $ 568 1962, 2012 $ — Mid Valley House Community Corrections Edinburg, TX $ 694 $ 3,608 $ 225 $ 700 $ 3,827 $ — $ — $ 4,527 $ 342 1985, 2001, 2014 $ — Midtown Center Community Corrections Anchorage, AK $ 130 $ 220 $ 153 $ 130 $ 373 $ — $ — $ 503 $ 135 Early 1950s, 1972, 1998 $ — Newark Residental Re-entry Center Community Corrections Newark, NJ $ — $ 799 $ 1,406 $ — $ 2,205 $ — $ — $ 2,205 $ 1,180 1925, 1992, 2014, 2016 $ — Northstar Center Community Corrections Fairbanks, AK $ — $ 12 $ 250 $ — $ 262 $ — $ — $ 262 $ 262 1970/1975, 1995 $ — Oakland Center Community Corrections Oakland, CA $ 970 $ 250 $ 79 $ 970 $ 328 $ — $ 1 $ 1,299 $ 131 1904-1911, 2000s $ — Parkview Center Community Corrections Anchorage, AK $ 160 $ 1,480 $ 307 $ 160 $ 1,787 $ — $ — $ 1,947 $ 698 1971, 1976 $ — Reality House Community Corrections Brownsville, TX $ 487 $ 2,771 $ 155 $ 493 $ 2,915 $ — $ 5 $ 3,413 $ 429 1983, 2011 $ — Southeast Texas Transitional Center Community Corrections Houston, TX $ 910 $ 3,210 $ 2,421 $ 1,043 $ 2,668 $ — $ 2,830 $ 6,541 $ 806 1960, 1967, 1970, 1984, 1997/1998, 2008, 2012, CIP $ — Salt Lake City Center Community Corrections Salt Lake City, UT $ 751 $ 1,505 $ 120 $ 751 $ 1,625 $ — $ — $ 2,376 $ 192 1970, 1977, 2004 $ — Seaside Center Community Corrections Nome, AK $ 67 $ 732 $ 3,938 $ 67 $ 4,670 $ — $ — $ 4,737 $ 225 1999, 2015/2016 $ — Taylor Street Center Community Corrections San Francisco, CA $ 3,230 $ 900 $ 3,112 $ 3,230 $ 3,999 $ — $ 13 $ 7,242 $ 1,049 1907, 2010/2011 $ — Tundra Center Community Corrections Bethel, AK $ 20 $ 1,190 $ 1,361 $ 79 $ 2,492 $ — $ — $ 2,571 $ 1,149 1960/1970 $ — Alabama Therapeutic Education Community Corrections Columbiana, AL $ 760 $ 17,118 $ 56 $ 760 $ 17,174 $ — $ — $ 17,934 $ 334 1962, 2008 $ — Casper Reentry Center Community Corrections Casper, WY $ 600 $ 6,046 $ — $ 600 $ 6,046 $ — $ — $ 6,646 $ 183 1984, 1994, 2004/2005, 2007 $ — Toler House Community Corrections Newark, NJ $ — $ 88 $ — $ — $ 88 $ — $ — $ 88 $ 9 1929, 2004 $ — Logan Hall Community Corrections Newark, NJ $ — $ 6,888 $ 14 $ — $ 6,888 $ — $ 14 $ 6,902 $ 695 1929, 2004 $ — Long Beach Community Reentry Center Community Corrections Long Beach, CA $ — $ 513 $ — $ — $ 513 $ — $ — $ 513 $ 123 1997 $ — Arapahoe County Residential Center Community Corrections Littleton, CO $ 2,100 $ 2,485 $ 23 $ 2,100 $ 2,508 $ — $ — $ 4,608 $ 97 2006 $ — Cheyenne Mountain Reentry Center Community Corrections Colarado Springs, CO $ 270 $ 18,853 $ 27 $ 270 $ 18,880 $ — $ — $ 19,150 $ 395 2005 $ — Community Alternatives of El Paso County Community Corrections Colorado Springs, CO $ 560 $ 1,553 $ 15 $ 510 $ 1,568 $ 50 $ — $ 2,128 $ 61 1991, 1998, 2000 $ — Correctional Alternative Placement Services Community Corrections Craig, CO $ 126 $ 289 $ 5 $ 126 $ 294 $ — $ — $ 420 $ 23 1919-1924, 1990 $ — Tooley Hall Community Corrections Denver, CO $ 315 $ 502 $ 148 $ 315 $ 586 $ — $ 64 $ 965 $ 47 1986, 1998 $ — Williams Street Center Community Corrections Denver, CO $ 1,000 $ 518 $ 19 $ 1,000 $ 520 $ — $ 17 $ 1,537 $ 28 1890 $ — Albert "Bo" Robinson Assessment & Treatment Center Community Corrections Trenton, NJ $ 380 $ 16,578 $ 14 $ 380 $ 16,578 $ — $ 14 $ 16,972 $ 448 1963, 1997, 2009 $ — Talbot Hall Community Corrections Kearney, NJ $ — $ 2,854 $ 10 $ — $ 2,864 $ — $ — $ 2,864 $ 439 1919, 1998 $ — The Harbor Community Corrections Newark, NJ $ — $ 93 $ — $ — $ 93 $ — $ — $ 93 $ 9 1929, 1999, 2008 $ — Tully House Community Corrections Newark, NJ $ 1,150 $ 5,313 $ — $ 1,150 $ 5,313 $ — $ — $ 6,463 $ 159 1929, 1999 $ — ADAPPT Community Corrections Reading, PA $ 110 $ 2,460 $ 58 $ 110 $ 2,507 $ — $ 11 $ 2,628 $ 97 1909, 1919, 1929, 1986, 1989 $ — Alle Kiski Pavilion Community Corrections Arnold, PA $ 30 $ 1,345 $ — $ 30 $ 1,345 $ — $ — $ 1,375 $ 55 1901, 1990 $ — Broad Street Community Corrections Philadelphia, PA $ — $ 83 $ — $ — $ 83 $ — $ — $ 83 $ 20 1910, 2011 $ — Chester County Community Corrections Chester, PA $ — $ 54 $ 2 $ — $ 56 $ — $ — $ 56 $ 18 1923, 1996, 2003 $ — Coleman Hall Community Corrections Philadelphia, PA $ 390 $ 19,023 $ — $ 390 $ 19,023 $ — $ — $ 19,413 $ 536 1919, 2001 $ — Hoffman Hall Community Corrections Philadelphia, PA $ — $ 23 $ 5 $ 5 $ 23 $ — $ — $ 28 $ 4 2008 $ — Oxford Facility Community Corrections Philadelphia, PA $ — $ 45 $ — $ — $ 45 $ — $ — $ 45 $ 10 1990, 1996, 2006 $ — Penn Pavilion Community Corrections New Brighton, PA $ 231 $ 1,895 $ — $ 231 $ 1,895 $ — $ — $ 2,126 $ 108 1900, 1991 $ — Roth Hall Community Corrections Philadelphia, PA $ — $ 44 $ — $ — $ 44 $ — $ — $ 44 $ 10 1999 $ — Walker Hall Community Corrections Philadelphia, PA $ — $ 55 $ — $ — $ 55 $ — $ — $ 55 $ 15 2002 $ — Community Alternatives of The Black Hills Community Corrections Rapid City, SD $ 7 $ 2,719 $ — $ 7 $ 2,719 $ — $ — $ 2,726 $ 97 1989, 1998, 2007 $ — Youth Services - Owned/Leased Abraxas Academy Youth Facility Morgantown, PA $ 4,220 $ 14,120 $ 1,334 $ 4,230 $ 15,444 $ — $ — $ 19,674 $ 3,044 1999/2000 $ — Abraxas I Youth Facility Marienville, PA $ 990 $ 7,600 $ 1,554 $ 1,028 $ 9,040 $ — $ 76 $ 10,144 $ 2,267 1930s, 1960, 1982, 1985-1987, 1989-1999, 2003 $ — Abraxas Ohio Youth Facility Shelby, OH $ 1,160 $ 2,900 $ 982 $ 1,197 $ 3,845 $ — $ 5,042 $ 1,022 1900, 1935, 1965, 1992 $ — Abraxas Youth Center Youth Facility South Mountain, PA $ — $ 36 $ 407 $ — $ 443 $ — $ — $ 443 $ 376 1938, 1948, 2001 $ — DuPage Interventions Youth Facility Hinsdale, IL $ 2,110 $ 1,190 $ 283 $ 2,110 $ 1,473 $ — $ — $ 3,583 $ 446 1988 $ — Hector Garza Center Youth Facility San Antonio, TX $ 1,590 $ 3,540 $ 932 $ 1,642 $ 4,358 $ — $ 62 $ 6,062 $ 1,001 1986/1987, 2006 $ — Leadership Development Program Youth Facility South Mountain, PA $ — $ 25 $ 600 $ — $ 610 $ — $ 15 $ 625 $ 410 1920, 1938, 2000, 2005 $ — Southern Peaks Regional Treatment Center Youth Facility Canon City, CO $ 2,850 $ 11,350 $ 620 $ 3,000 $ 11,759 $ — $ 61 $ 14,820 $ 2,555 2003-2004 $ — Southwood Interventions Youth Facility Chicago, IL $ 870 $ 6,310 $ 1,043 $ 898 $ 7,318 $ — $ 7 $ 8,223 $ 2,132 1925, 1950, 1975, 2008 $ — Woodridge Interventions Youth Facility Woodridge, IL $ 5,160 $ 4,330 $ 826 $ 5,304 $ 5,012 $ — $ — $ 10,316 $ 1,374 1982/1986 $ — Contact Interventions Youth Facility Wauconda, IL $ 719 $ 1,110 $ (638 ) $ 699 $ 492 $ — $ — $ 1,191 $ 170 1950s/1960, 2006 $ — Electronic & Location Monitoring Centers - Managed El Centro DRC Day Reporting Center El Centro, CA $ — $ 11 $ — $ — $ 11 $ — $ — $ 11 $ 7 1976 $ — Ventura DRC Day Reporting Center Ventura, CA $ — $ 19 $ — $ — $ 19 $ — $ — $ 19 $ 19 1988 $ — CDCR Contra Costa Day Reporting Center Day Reporting Center Richmond, CA $ — $ 35 $ — $ — $ 35 $ — $ — $ 35 $ 8 1962 $ — Neptune CRC Day Reporting Center Neptune City, NJ $ — $ 16 $ 30 $ — $ 46 $ — $ — $ 46 $ 23 2008-2009, 2011-2012, 2015 $ — Perth Amboy CRC Day Reporting Center Perth Amboy, NJ $ — $ 19 $ 36 $ — $ 55 $ — $ — $ 55 $ 45 2006-2008, 2010, 2015 $ — Elizabeth NJ CRC Day Reporting Center Elizabeth, NJ $ — $ 26 $ (16 ) $ — $ 10 $ — $ — $ 10 $ 6 2003, 2006-2007, 2009, 2011, 2015 $ — Atlantic City CRC Day Reporting Center Atlantic City, NJ $ — $ 10 $ 18 $ — $ 28 $ — $ — $ 28 $ 16 2004, 2005, 2011 $ — Orange DRC Day Reporting Center Santa Ana, CA $ — $ 72 $ — $ — $ 72 $ — $ — $ 72 $ 72 2012/2013 $ — Lancaster County PADOC DRC Day Reporting Center Lancaster, PA $ — $ 73 $ — $ — $ 73 $ — $ — $ 73 $ 57 2014 $ — Lycoming County DRC Day Reporting Center Williamsport, PA $ — $ 56 $ 94 $ — $ 150 $ — $ — $ 150 $ 88 2014, 2015 $ — Vineland NJ DRC Day Reporting Center Vineland, NJ $ — $ 163 $ (1 ) $ — $ 162 $ — $ — $ 162 $ 88 2015 $ — Los Angeles CDCR Day Reporting Center Pamona, CA $ — $ 44 $ (20 ) $ — $ 24 $ — $ — $ 24 $ 3 2013 $ — Eagle DRC Day Reporting Center Eagle, CO $ — $ — $ 12 $ — $ 12 $ — $ — $ 12 $ 3 2016 $ — Northglenn DRC Day Reporting Center Northglenn, CO $ — $ 21 $ 3 $ — $ 24 $ — $ — $ 24 $ 21 2011, 2013, 2017 $ — Aurora DRC Day Reporting Center Aurora, CO $ — $ 21 $ 23 $ — $ 44 $ — $ — $ 44 $ 44 2003, 2008, 2010, 2013, 2015 $ — Denver DRC Day Reporting Center Denver, CO $ — $ 43 $ 294 $ — $ 337 $ — $ — $ 337 $ 127 2005, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 $ — Merced DRC Day Reporting Center Merced, CA $ — $ 18 $ — $ — $ 18 $ — $ — $ 18 $ 18 2007, 2008, 2011 $ — Luzerne EM Day Reporting Center Wilkes Barre, PA $ — $ 20 $ — $ — $ 20 $ — $ — $ 20 $ 20 2007, 2013 $ — Luzerne DRC Day Reporting Center Wilkes Barre, PA $ — $ 110 $ 7 $ — $ 117 $ — $ — $ 117 $ 114 2010, 2014 $ — Sedgwick DRC Day Reporting Center Wichita, KS $ — $ 23 $ — $ — $ 23 $ — $ — $ 23 $ 23 2006, 2007 $ — Chicago Heights SRC Day Reporting Center Chicago Heights, IL $ — $ 3 $ 19 $ — $ 22 $ — $ — $ 22 $ 12 2011, 2012, 2015 $ — Chicago West Grand SRC Day Reporting Center Chicago, IL $ — $ 22 $ 5 $ — $ 27 $ — $ — $ 27 $ 23 2005, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2017 $ — Rockford SRC Day Reporting Center Rockford, IL $ — $ 2 $ 19 $ — $ 21 $ — $ — $ 21 $ 11 2005, 2006, 2015 $ — Decatur SRC Day Reporting Center Decatur, IL $ — $ 28 $ 33 $ — $ 61 $ — $ — $ 61 $ 49 2004, 2005, 2006, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2015 $ — East St. Louis SRC Day Reporting Center East St. Louis, IL $ — $ — $ 13 $ — $ 13 $ — $ — $ 13 $ 8 2005, 2015 $ — Chatham IL Day Reporting Center Chatham, IL $ — $ 53 $ — $ — $ 53 $ — $ — $ 53 $ 29 2015 $ — Philadelphia ISAP Intensive Supervision Appearance Program Philadelphia, PA $ — $ 378 $ (117 ) $ — $ 261 $ — $ — $ 261 $ 158 2010, 2014, 2015 $ — Miami ISAP Intensive Supervision Appearance Program Miami, FL $ — $ 82 $ 9 $ — $ 91 $ — $ — $ 91 $ 88 2007, 2008, 2010, 2014 $ — Delray Beach ISAP Intensive Supervision Appearance Program Delray Beach, FL $ — $ 26 $ 3 $ — $ 29 $ — $ — $ 29 $ 5 2006 $ — Orlando ISAP Intensive Supervision Appearance Program Orlando, FL $ — $ 18 $ — $ — $ 18 $ — $ — $ 18 $ 18 2007, 2010 $ — Atlanta ISAP Intensive Supervision Appearance Program Atlanta, GA $ — $ 268 $ (54 ) $ — $ 214 $ — $ — $ 214 $ 125 2009, 2015 $ — New Orleans ISAP Intensive Supervision Appearance Program New Orleans, LA $ — $ 54 $ — $ — $ 54 $ — $ — $ 54 $ 34 2009, 2015 $ — Washington DC ISAP Intensive Supervision Appearance Program Fairfax, VA $ — $ 20 $ 2 $ — $ 22 $ — $ — $ 22 $ 14 2014, 2015 $ — Charleston, SC ISAP Intensive Supervision Appearance Program Charleston, SC $ — $ 39 $ — $ — $ 39 $ — $ — $ 39 $ 24 2015 $ — Chicago ISAP Intensive Supervision Appearance Program Chicago, IL $ — $ 25 $ — $ — $ 25 $ — $ — $ 25 $ 25 2009, 2013 $ — Detroit ISAP Intensive Supervision Appearance Program Detroit, MI $ — $ 18 $ — $ — $ 18 $ — $ — $ 18 $ 18 2009 $ — Denver ISAP Intensive Supervision Appearance Program Centennial, CO $ — $ 173 $ (6 ) $ — $ 167 $ — $ — $ 167 $ 98 2015 $ — St Louis MO ISAP Intensive Supervision Appearance Program St. Louis, MO $ — $ 50 $ — $ — $ 50 $ — $ — $ 50 $ 27 2015 $ — Louisville, KY ISAP Intensive Supervision Appearance Program Louisville, KY $ — $ 17 $ — $ — $ 17 $ — $ — $ 17 $ 1 2015 $ — Indianapolis, IN ISAP Intensive Supervision Appearance Program Indianapolis, IN $ — $ 35 $ — $ — $ 35 $ — $ — $ 35 $ 15 2016 $ — San Francisco ISAP Intensive Supervision Appearance Program San Francisco, CA $ — $ 272 $ (92 ) $ — $ 180 $ — $ — $ 180 $ 105 2004, 2009, 2015 $ — Salt Lake City ISAP Intensive Supervision Appearance Program Murray, UT $ — $ 7 $ 17 $ — $ 24 $ — $ — $ 24 $ 18 2009, 2015 $ — Seattle ISAP Intensive Supervision Appearance Program Tukwila, WA $ — $ 40 $ 15 $ — $ 55 $ — $ — $ 55 $ 50 2009, 2014 $ — Sacramento, CA Intensive Supervision Appearance Program Sacracmento, CA $ — $ 28 $ — $ — $ 28 $ — $ — $ 28 $ 16 2015 $ — Las Vegas, NV ISAP Intensive Supervision Appearance Program Las Vegas, NV $ — $ 32 $ — $ — $ 32 $ — $ — $ 32 $ 4 2015 $ — Bronx ISAP Intensive Supervision Appearance Program Bronx, NY $ — $ 31 $ 40 $ — $ 71 $ — $ — $ 71 $ 47 2010, 2015 $ — Manhattan ISAP Intensive Supervision Appearance Program New York, NY $ — $ 10 $ 10 $ — $ 20 $ — $ — $ 20 $ 16 2010 $ — Queens ISAP Intensive Supervision Appearance Program Jamaica, NY $ — $ 125 $ 7 $ — $ 132 $ — $ — $ 132 $ 79 2014, 2015 $ — Boston ISAP Intensive Supervision Appearance Program Burlington, MA $ — $ 80 $ 5 $ — $ 85 $ — $ — $ 85 $ 52 2014, 2015 $ — Hartford ISAP Intensive Supervision Appearance Program Hartford, CT $ — $ 23 $ 10 $ — $ 33 $ — $ — $ 33 $ 19 2009, 2014, 2015 $ — Newark ISAP Intensive Supervision Appearance Program Newark, NJ $ — $ 29 $ 2 $ — $ 31 $ — $ — $ 31 $ 31 2009, 2014 $ — Marlton ISAP Intensive Supervision Appearance Program Marlton, NJ $ — $ 2 $ 10 $ — $ 12 $ — $ — $ 12 $ 9 2013, 2015 $ — Richmond, VA ISAP Intensive Supervision Appearance Program Richmond, VA $ — $ 52 $ — $ — $ 52 $ — $ — $ 52 $ 27 2015 $ — Silver Spring, MD ISAP Intensive Supervision Appearance Program Silver Spring, MD $ — $ 345 $ — $ — $ 345 $ — $ — $ 345 $ 123 1964/1965, 2007, 2016 $ — Los Angeles ISAP Intensive Supervision Appearance Program Los Angeles, CA $ — $ 35 $ 45 $ — $ 80 $ — $ — $ 80 $ 62 2007, 2008, 2014, 2015 $ — San Bernadino ISAP Intensive Supervision Appearance Program San Bernadino, CA $ — $ 42 $ — $ — $ 42 $ — $ — $ 42 $ 42 2008, 2012, 2013 $ — Dallas ISAP Intensive Supervision Appearance Program Dallas, TX $ — $ 17 $ 5 $ — $ 22 $ — $ — $ 22 $ 19 2009 $ — El Paso ISAP Intensive Supervision Appearance Program El Paso, TX $ — $ 2 $ 27 $ — $ 29 $ — $ — $ 29 $ 18 2009, 2015 $ — Houston ISAP Intensive Supervision Appearance Program Houston, TX $ — $ 21 $ 19 $ — $ 40 $ — $ — $ 40 $ 30 2009 $ — Phoenix ISAP Intensive Supervision Appearance Program Phoenix, AZ $ — $ 79 $ — $ — $ 79 $ — $ — $ 79 $ 50 2015 $ — San Antonio ISAP Intensive Supervision Appearance Program San Antonio, TX $ — $ 7 $ 50 $ — $ 57 $ — $ — $ 57 $ 38 2009, 2014, 2015 $ — San Diego ISAP Intensive Supervision Appearance Program San Diego, CA $ — $ 14 $ 10 $ — $ 24 $ — $ — $ 24 $ 13 2015 $ — Bakersfield ISAP Intensive Supervision Appearance Program Bakersfield, CA $ — $ 16 $ — $ — $ 16 $ — $ — $ 16 $ 16 2012 $ — Fresno, CA Intensive Supervision Appearance Program Fresno, CA $ — $ 120 $ — $ — $ 120 $ — $ — $ 120 $ 64 2015 $ — Ventura C-Site Intensive Supervision Appearance Program Camarillo, CA $ — $ 59 $ — $ — $ 59 $ — $ — $ 59 $ 17 2016 $ — SW Houston, TX ISAP Intensive Supervision Appearance Program Houston, TX $ — $ 50 $ 5 $ — $ 55 $ — $ — $ 55 $ 9 2017 $ — International Corrections & Detention - Managed Arthur Gorrie Correctional Centre Correctional Facility Brisbane, Queensland AUS $ — $ — $ 142 $ — $ 142 $ — $ — $ 142 $ 119 1992 $ — Fulham Correctional Centre & Fulham Nalu Challenge Community Unit Correctional Facility West Sale, Victoria AUS $ — $ — $ 3,695 $ — $ 3,695 $ — $ — $ 3,695 $ 998 1997, 2002 $ — Junee Correctional Centre Correctional Facility Junee, New South Wales, AUS $ — $ — $ 1,145 $ — $ 1,145 $ — $ — $ 1,145 $ 873 1993 $ — Parklea Correctional Centre Correctional Facility Parklea, New South Wales, AUS $ — $ — $ 1,046 $ — $ 1,046 $ — $ — $ 1,046 $ 1,029 1987 $ — Dungavel House Immigration Removal Centre Detention Facility South Lanarkshire, UK $ — $ — $ 88 $ — $ 88 $ — $ — $ 88 $ 88 2013 $ — Kutama-Sinthumule Correctional Centre Correctional Facility Louis Trichardt, South Africa $ — $ — $ 164 $ — $ 164 $ — $ — $ 164 $ 129 2003-2008 $ — Offices - Owned/Leased Corporate Headquarters Office Boca Raton, FL $ — $ 1,072 $ 6,334 $ — $ 7,406 $ — $ — $ 7,406 $ 6,255 1985, 2003, 2005, 2011-2013 $ — New Corporate Headquarters - CIP Office Boca Raton, FL $ 10,019 $ — $ 7,292 $ 10,019 $ — $ — $ 7,292 $ 17,311 $ — CIP $ — Central Regional Office Office San Antonio, TX $ — $ — $ 76 $ — $ 76 $ — $ — $ 76 $ 38 1985, 2003/2004, 2010 $ — Eastern Regional Office Office Charlotte, NC $ — $ — $ 23 $ — $ 23 $ — $ — $ 23 $ 11 1998, 2013 $ — Western Regional Office Office Los Angeles, CA $ — $ 22 $ 134 $ — $ 156 $ — $ — $ 156 $ 84 2002, 2010, 2014 $ — Anderson, IN Call Center Office Anderson, IN $ 114 $ 5,259 $ — $ 114 $ 5,259 $ — $ — $ 5,373 $ 145 2016 $ — Boulder, CO Point II Office Boulder CO $ — $ 3,289 $ (288 ) $ — $ 3,001 $ — $ — $ 3,001 $ 546 1969, 2015, 2017 $ — Protocol Office Aurora, IL $ — $ 4 $ 228 $ — $ 233 $ — $ — $ 233 $ 85 2014, 2015 $ — Sydney Office Office Sydney, AUS $ — $ — $ 10,499 $ — $ 10,499 $ — $ — $ 10,499 $ 216 1980 $ — Miscellaneous Investments Compton, CA Office Building Owned Office Property Compton, CA $ 974 $ 1,546 $ — $ 974 $ 1,546 $ — $ — $ 2,520 $ 43 1961/1965 $ — Miscellaneous Investments Various Various $ 18,234 $ 4,455 $ 3,818 $ 1,201 $ 5,305 $ 18,439 $ 1,563 $ 26,508 $ 2,916 Various $ — Total $ 137,210 $ 1,750,608 $ 614,024 $ 123,162 $ 2,274,204 $ 30,621 $ 73,857 $ 2,501,844 $ 492,582 $ 1,147,693 Depreciation related to the real estate investments reflected in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income is calculated over the estimated useful lives of the assets as follows: Land improvements The shorter of 7 years or the term of the lease/contract Buildings Generally 50 years or a shorter period if management determines that the building has a shorter useful life Building improvements 7 or 15 years Leasehold improvements The shorter of 15 years or the term of the lease/contract The aggregate remaining net basis of the real estate investments for federal income tax purposes was approximately $1.7 billion at December 31, 2017. Depreciation and amortization are provided on the alternative depreciation system and straight-line methods over the estimated useful lives of the assets. This amount excludes international real estate investments. (1) This schedule presents the real estate property of the Company and does not include facilities with no real estate assets. (2) The negative balance for costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition include losses recorded subsequent to the initial costs. (3) Land on which the facility is situated is subject to one or more ground leases. THE GEO GROUP, INC. REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION For the Years Ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015 (dollars in thousands) A summary of activity for real estate and accumulated depreciation is as follows: 2017 2016 2015 Real Estate: Balance at the beginning of the year $ 2,255,260 $ 2,214,057 $ 2,026,872 Additions to/improvements of real estate 255,527 49,685 191,846 Assets sold/written-off (8,943 ) (8,482 ) (4,661 ) Balance at the end of the year $ 2,501,844 $ 2,255,260 $ 2,214,057 Accumulated Depreciation Balance at the beginning of the year $ 429,814 $ 371,563 $ 317,584 Depreciation expense 65,723 60,856 57,746 Assets sold/written-off (2,955 ) (2,605 ) (3,767 ) Balance at the end of the year $ 492,582 $ 429,814 $ 371,563

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Summary of Business Organization, Operations and Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Consolidation	Consolidation The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. The equity method of accounting is used for investments in non-controlled affiliates in which the Company’s ownership ranges from 20 to 50 percent, or in instances in which the Company is able to exercise significant influence but not control. The Company reports South Africa Custodial Services ("SACS") and its 50% owned joint venture in the United Kingdom, GEOAmey, under the equity method of accounting. Noncontrolling interests in consolidated entities represent equity that other investors have contributed to South Africa Custodial Management ("SACM"). Non-controlling interests are adjusted for income and losses allocable to the other shareholders in these entities. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.
Use of Estimates	Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make certain estimates, judgments 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 revenues and expenses during the reporting period. The Company’s significant estimates include reserves for self-insured retention related to general liability insurance, workers’ compensation insurance, auto liability insurance, medical malpractice insurance, employer group health insurance, projected undiscounted cash flows used to evaluate asset impairment, estimated fair values of business acquisitions, pension assumptions, percentage of completion and estimated cost to complete for construction projects, recoverability of notes receivable, estimated useful lives of property and equipment and intangible assets, stock based compensation and allowance for doubtful accounts. These estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. While the Company believes that such estimates are reasonable when considered in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements taken as a whole, the actual amounts of such estimates, when known, will vary from these estimates. If actual results significantly differ from the Company’s estimates, the Company’s financial condition and results of operations could be materially impacted.
Dividends	Dividends As a REIT, the Company is required to distribute annually at least 90% of its REIT taxable income (determined without regard to the dividends paid deduction and by excluding net capital gain). The amount, timing and frequency of future distributions, however, will be at the sole discretion of the Company's Board of Directors and will be declared based upon various factors, many of which are beyond the Company's control, including, the Company's financial condition and operating cash flows, the amount required to maintain REIT status and reduce any income and excise taxes that the Company otherwise would be required to pay, limitations on distributions in the Company's existing and future debt instruments, limitations on the Company's ability to fund distributions using cash generated through our TRSs and other factors that the Company's Board of Directors may deem relevant. The Company began paying regular REIT distributions in 2013. Refer to Note 3- Shareholders’ Equity. A REIT is not permitted to retain earnings and profits accumulated during the years it was taxed as a C corporation or earnings and profits accumulated by its subsidiaries that have been converted to qualified REIT subsidiaries, and must make one or more distributions to shareholders that equal or exceed these accumulated amounts by the end of the first REIT year. Earnings and profits, which determine the taxability of distributions to shareholders, will differ from net income reported for financial reporting purposes due to the differences in the treatment of gains and losses, revenue and expenses, and depreciation for financial reporting relative to federal income tax purposes.
Cash and Cash Equivalents	Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents include all interest-bearing deposits or investments with original maturities of three months or less when purchased. The Company maintains cash and cash equivalents with various financial institutions. These financial institutions are located throughout the United States, Australia, South Africa and the United Kingdom.
Concentration of Credit Risk	Concentration of Credit Risk The Company maintains deposits of cash in excess of federally insured limits with certain financial institutions and accordingly the Company is subject to credit risk. Other than cash, financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist principally of trade accounts receivable, contract receivable, long-term debt and financial instruments used in hedging activities. The Company’s cash management and investment policies restrict investments to low-risk, highly liquid securities, and the Company performs periodic evaluations of the credit standing of the financial institutions with which it deals.
Accounts Receivable	Accounts Receivable Accounts receivable consists primarily of trade accounts receivable due from federal, state, and local government agencies for operating and managing correctional facilities, providing youth and community based services, providing electronic monitoring and supervision services, providing construction and design services and providing inmate residential and prisoner transportation services. The Company generates receivables with its governmental clients and with other parties in the normal course of business as a result of billing and receiving payment. The Company regularly reviews outstanding receivables, and provides for estimated losses through an allowance for doubtful accounts. In evaluating the level of established loss reserves, the Company makes judgments regarding its customers’ ability to make required payments, economic events and other factors. As the financial condition of these parties change, circumstances develop or additional information becomes available, adjustments to the allowance for doubtful accounts may be required. The Company also performs ongoing credit evaluations for some of its customers’ financial conditions and generally does not require collateral. Generally, the Company receives payment for these services thirty to sixty days in arrears. However, certain of the Company’s accounts receivable are paid by customers after the completion of their program year and therefore can be aged in excess of one year. The Company maintains reserves for potential credit losses, and such losses traditionally have been within its expectations. Actual write-offs are charged against the allowance when collection efforts have been unsuccessful.
Notes Receivable	Notes Receivable The Company had notes receivable from its former joint venture partner in the United Kingdom related to a subordinated loan extended to the joint venture partner while an active member of the partnership. The notes bore interest at a rate of 13% , and had semi-annual payments due June 15 and December 15. The Company recognized interest income on its Notes Receivable as it was earned. The balances outstanding were fully paid off as of December 31, 2017
Note Receivable from Joint Venture	Note Receivable from Joint Venture In May 2011, the GEO Group UK Limited, the Company’s subsidiary in the United Kingdom (“GEO UK”), extended a non-revolving line of credit facility to GEOAmey for the purpose of funding mobilization costs and on-going start up and operations in the principal amount of £ 12 million or $16.2 million , based on exchange rates as of December 31, 2017 . Amounts under the line of credit were drawn down in multiple advances up to the principal amount and accrue interest at the base rate of the Bank of England plus 0.5% with the principal amount due on demand. The Company recognizes interest income on its notes receivable as it is earned. As of December 31, 2017 , the Company was owed £1.3 million , or $1.7 million , based on exchange rates as of December 31, 2017 , under the line of credit. As of December 31, 2016, the Company was owed £3.5 million , or $4.3 million , based on exchange rates as of December 31, 2017 . These balances are included within Other Non-Current Assets in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets. Refer to Note 15 - Business Segments and Geographic Information regarding the Company's investment in GEOAmey.
Contracts Receivable	Contract Receivable The Company's Australian subsidiary has recorded a contract receivable in connection with the construction of a 1,300 -bed detention facility in Ravenhall, Australia for the State of Victoria. The contract receivable represents costs incurred and estimated earnings in excess of billings and is recorded at net present value based on the timing of expected future settlement. Refer to Note 7 - Contract Receivable for further information.
Restricted Cash and Investments	Restricted Cash and Investments The Company’s restricted cash and investments at December 31, 2017 are attributable to certain cash restriction requirements at the Company’s wholly owned Australian subsidiary related to non-recourse debt, other guarantees and restricted investments related to The GEO Group Inc. Non-qualified Deferred Compensation Plan as well as dividends held for unvested restricted stock awards. The current portion of restricted cash and investments primarily represents the amount expected to be paid within the next twelve months for debt service related to the Company's non-recourse debt.
Prepaid expenses and Other Current Assets	Prepaid expenses and Other Current Assets Prepaid expenses and other current assets include assets that are expected to be realized within the next fiscal year. Included in the balance at December 31, 2017 is approximately $15.5 million of federal and state tax overpayments that will be applied against estimated tax payments due in 2018. Of this amount, approximately $13 million relates to tax overpayments in Australia. Included in the balance at December 31, 2016 is approximately $9.4 million of federal and state tax overpayments that were applied against tax payments
Property and Equipment	Property and Equipment Property and equipment are stated at cost, less accumulated amortization and depreciation. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the related assets. Buildings and improvements are depreciated over 2 to 50 years. Equipment and furniture and fixtures are depreciated over 3 to 10 years. Straight-line and accelerated methods of depreciation are generally used for income tax purposes. Leasehold improvements are amortized on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the useful life of the improvement or the term of the lease. The Company performs ongoing evaluations of the estimated useful lives of the property and equipment for depreciation purposes. The estimated useful lives are determined and continually evaluated based on the period over which services are expected to be rendered by the asset. If the assessment indicates that assets will be used for a longer or shorter period than previously anticipated, the useful lives of the assets are revised, resulting in a change in estimate. The Company has not made any such changes in estimates during the years ended December 31, 2017 , 2016 and 2015, respectively. Maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred. Interest is capitalized in connection with the construction of company-owned correctional and detention facilities. Cost for self-constructed correctional and detention facilities includes direct materials and labor, capitalized interest and certain other indirect costs associated with construction of the facility, such as property taxes, other indirect labor and related benefits and payroll taxes. The Company begins the capitalization of costs during the pre-construction phase, which is the period during which costs are incurred to evaluate the site, and continues until the facility is substantially complete and ready for occupancy. Labor costs capitalized for the years ended December 31, 2017 , 2016 and 2015 were not significant. Capitalized interest is recorded as part of the asset to which it relates and is amortized over the asset’s estimated useful life. Refer to Note 6 - Property and Equipment. Assets Held for Sale As of December 31, 2017, the Company has one property classified as held for sale in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet. The Company classifies a long-lived asset (disposal group) as held for sale in the period in which all of the following criteria are met (i) Management, having the authority to approve the action, commits to a plan to sell the asset (disposal group), (ii) the asset (disposal group) is available for immediate sale in its present condition subject only to the terms that are usual and customary for sales of such assets (disposal groups), (iii) an active program to locate a buyer and other actions required to complete the plan to sell the asset (disposal group) have been initiated, (iv) the sale of the asset (disposal group) is probable, and transfer of the asset (disposal group) is expected to qualify for recognition as a completed sale, within one year, except as permitted, (v) the asset (disposal group) is being actively marketed for sale at a price that is reasonable in relation to its current fair value, and (vi) actions required to complete the plan indicate that it is unlikely that significant changes to the plan will be made or that the plan will be withdrawn. The Company records assets held for sale at the lower of cost or estimated fair value and estimates fair value by using third party appraisers or other valuation techniques. The Company does not record depreciation for assets held for sale. Any gain or loss on the sale of operating assets is included in the operating income of the reportable segment to which it relates.
Asset Impairments	Asset Impairments The Company had property and equipment of $2.1 billion and $1.9 billion as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, including approximately 5,400 vacant beds at five idle facilities in its U.S. Corrections & Detention segment with a carrying value of $139.6 million which are being marketed to potential customers as of December 31, 2017 , excluding equipment and other assets that can be easily transferred for use at other facilities. The Company reviews long-lived assets to be held and used for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of such assets may not be fully recoverable. Events that would trigger an impairment assessment include deterioration of profits for a business segment that has long-lived assets, or when other changes occur that might impair recovery of long-lived assets such as the termination of a management contract or a prolonged decrease in inmate population. If impairment indicators are present, the Company performs a recoverability test to determine whether or not an impairment loss should be measured. The Company tests idle facilities for impairment upon notification that the facilities will no longer be utilized by the customer. If a long-lived asset is part of a group that includes other assets, the unit of accounting for the long-lived asset is its group. Generally, the Company groups assets by facility for the purpose of considering whether any impairment exists. The estimates of recoverability are based on projected undiscounted cash flows associated with actual marketing efforts where available or, in other instances, projected undiscounted cash flows that are comparable to historical cash flows from management contracts at similar facilities and sensitivity analyses that consider reductions to such cash flows. The Company's sensitivity analyses include adjustments to projected cash flows compared to the historical cash flows due to current business conditions which impact per diem rates as well as labor and other operating costs, changes related to facility mission due to changes in prospective clients, and changes in projected capacity and occupancy rates. The Company also factors in prolonged periods of vacancies as well as the time and costs required to ramp up facility population once a contract is obtained. The Company performs the impairment analyses on an annual basis for each of the idle facilities and takes into consideration updates each quarter for market developments affecting the potential utilization of each of the facilities in order to identify events that may cause the Company to reconsider the most recent assumptions. Such events could include negotiations with a prospective customer for the utilization of an idle facility at terms significantly less favorable than the terms used in the Company's most recent impairment analysis, or changes in legislation surrounding a particular facility that could impact the Company's ability to house certain types of inmates at such facility. Further, a substantial increase in the number of available beds at other facilities the Company owns, or in the marketplace, could lead to deterioration in market conditions and projected cash flows. Although they are not frequently received, an unsolicited offer to purchase any of the Company's idle facilities, at amounts that are less than their carrying value could also cause the Company to reconsider the assumptions used in the most recent impairment analysis. The Company has identified marketing prospects to utilize each of the remaining currently idled facilities and has determined that no current impairment exists. However, the Company can provide no assurance that it will be able to secure management contracts to utilize its idle facilities, or that it will not incur impairment charges in the future. In all cases, the projected undiscounted cash flows in our analysis as of December 31, 2017 substantially exceeded the carrying amounts of each facility. The Company's evaluations also take into consideration historical experience in securing new facility management contracts to utilize facilities that had been previously idled for periods comparable to or in excess of the periods the Company's currently idle facilities have been idle. Such previously idled facilities are currently being operated under contracts that generate cash flows resulting in the recoverability of the net book value of the previously idled facilities by substantial amounts. Due to a variety of factors, the lead time to negotiate contracts with federal and state agencies to utilize idle bed capacity is generally lengthy which has historically resulted in periods of idleness similar to the ones the Company is currently experiencing. As a result of its analyses, the Company determined each of these assets to have recoverable values substantially in excess of the corresponding carrying values. By their nature, these estimates contain uncertainties with respect to the extent and timing of the respective cash flows due to potential delays or material changes to forecasted terms and conditions in contracts with prospective customers that could impact the estimate of projected cash flows. Notwithstanding the effects the current economy has had on the Company's customers' demand for prison beds in the short term which has led to its decision to idle certain facilities, the Company believes the long-term trends favor an increase in the utilization of its idle correctional facilities. This belief is also based on the Company's experience in working with governmental agencies faced with significant budgetary challenges which is a primary contributing factor to the lack of appropriated funding to build new bed capacity by federal and state agencies.
Assets Held under Capital Leases	Assets Held under Capital Leases Assets held under capital leases are recorded at the lower of the net present value of the minimum lease payments or the fair value of the leased asset at the inception of the lease. Amortization expense is recognized using the straight-line method over the shorter of the estimated useful life of the asset or the term of the related lease and is included in depreciation expense.
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets Goodwill The Company has recorded goodwill as a result of its business combinations. Goodwill is recorded as the difference, if any, between the aggregate consideration paid for an acquisition and the fair value of the net tangible assets and other intangible assets acquired. The Company's goodwill is not amortized and is tested for impairment annually on the first day of the fourth quarter, and whenever events or circumstances arise that indicate impairment may have occurred. Impairment testing is performed for all reporting units that contain goodwill. The reporting units are the same as the reportable segment for U.S. Corrections & Detention and are at the operating segment level for GEO Care. On the annual measurement date of October 1, 2017, the Company's management elected to qualitatively assess the Company's goodwill for impairment for all of its reporting units, pursuant to the provisions of Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2011-08. Under provisions of the qualitative analysis, when testing goodwill for impairment, the Company first assesses qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events or circumstances leads to a determination that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If, after assessing the totality of events or circumstances, the Company determines it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, the Company performs a quantitative impairment test to identify goodwill impairment and measures the amount of goodwill impairment loss to be recognized, if any. The qualitative factors used by the Company’s management to determine the likelihood that the fair value of the reporting unit is less than the carrying amount include, among other things, a review of overall economic conditions and their current and future impact on the Company’s existing business, the Company’s financial performance and stock price, industry outlook and market competition. With respect to the qualitative assessments, management determined that it was more likely than not that the fair values of the reporting units exceeded their carrying values. Other Intangible Assets The Company has also recorded other finite and indefinite lived intangible assets as a result of previously completed business combinations. Other acquired finite and indefinite lived intangible assets are recognized separately if the benefit of the intangible asset is obtained through contractual or other legal rights, or if the intangible asset can be sold, transferred, licensed, rented or exchanged, regardless of the Company’s intent to do so. The Company’s intangible assets include facility management contracts, trade names and technology. The facility management contracts represent customer relationships in the form of management contracts acquired at the time of each business combination; the value of BI’s and Protocol's trade names represent, among other intangible benefits, name recognition to its customers and intellectual property rights; and the acquired technology represents BI’s innovation with respect to its GPS tracking monitoring, radio frequency monitoring, voice verification monitoring and alcohol compliance systems, Protocol's innovation with respect to its customer relationship management software and Soberlink's innovation with respect to its alcohol monitoring devices. When establishing useful lives, the Company considers the period and the pattern in which the economic benefits of the intangible asset are consumed or otherwise used up; or, if that pattern cannot be reliably determined, using a straight-line amortization method over a period that may be shorter than the ultimate life of such intangible asset. The Company also considers the impact of renewal terms when establishing useful lives. The Company currently amortizes its acquired facility management contracts over periods ranging from three to twenty-one years years and its acquired technology over seven to eight years. There is no residual value associated with the Company’s finite-lived intangible assets. The Company reviews its trade name assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of such assets may not be fully recoverable. The Company does not amortize its indefinite lived intangible assets. The Company reviews its indefinite lived intangible assets annually or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the asset might be impaired. These reviews resulted in no impairment to the carrying value of the indefinite lived intangible assets for all periods presented. The Company records the costs associated with renewal and extension of facility management contracts as expenses in the period they are incurred.
Debt Issuance Costs	Debt Issuance Costs Debt issuance costs, net of accumulated amortization of $49.8 million and $40.2 million , totaling $42.3 million and $48.9 million at December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively, are included in Long-Term Debt, Non-Recourse Debt and Other Non-Current Assets in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets and are amortized to interest expense using the effective interest method over the term of the related debt. When evaluating the accounting for debt transactions and the related costs, in instances when there is a significant decrease in a creditor's individual principal balance, the Company expenses the associated unamortized debt issuance costs.
Variable Interest Entities	Variable Interest Entities The Company evaluates its joint ventures and other entities in which it has a variable interest (a “VIE”), generally in the form of investments, loans, guarantees, or equity in order to determine if it has a controlling financial interest and is required to consolidate the entity as a result. The reporting entity with a variable interest that provides the entity with a controlling financial interest in the VIE will have both of the following characteristics: (i) the power to direct the activities of a VIE that most significantly impact the VIE's economic performance and (ii) the obligation to absorb the losses of the VIE that could potentially be significant to the VIE or the right to receive benefits from the VIE that could potentially be significant to the VIE. The Company does not consolidate its 50% owned South African joint venture interest in SACS, a VIE. SACS joint venture investors are GEO and Kensani Corrections, Pty. Ltd (an independent third party); each partner owns a 50% share. The Company has determined it is not the primary beneficiary of SACS since it does not have the power to direct the activities of SACS that most significantly impact its performance. As such, the Company's investment in this entity is accounted for under the equity method of accounting. SACS was established and subsequently, in 2001, was awarded a 25 -year contract to design, finance and build the Kutama Sinthumule Correctional Centre in Louis Trichardt, South Africa. To fund the construction of the prison, SACS obtained long-term financing from its equity partners and lenders, the repayment of which is fully guaranteed by the South African government, except in the event of default, in which case the government guarantee is reduced to 80% . The Company's maximum exposure for loss under this contract is limited to its investment in the joint venture of $18.1 million at December 31, 2017 and its guarantees related to SACS are discussed in Note 13 - Debt. The Company does not consolidate its 50% owned joint venture in the United Kingdom. In February 2011, GEO UK, executed a Shareholders Agreement (the “Shareholders Agreement”) with Amey Community Limited (“Amey”) and Amey UK PLC (“Amey Guarantor”) to form GEOAmey, a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. GEOAmey was formed by GEO UK and Amey (an independent third party) for the purpose of performing prisoner escort and related custody services in England and Wales. In order to form this private company, GEOAmey issued share capital of £ 100 divided into 100 shares of £ 1 each and allocated the shares 50 / 50 to GEO UK and Amey. GEO UK and Amey each have three directors appointed to the Board of Directors and neither party has the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the performance of GEOAmey. As such, the Company's investment in this entity is accounted for under the equity method of accounting. Both parties provide lines of credit of £12.0 million , or $16.2 million , based on exchange rates in effect as of December 31, 2017 , to ensure that GEOAmey can comply with future contractual commitments related to the performance of its operations. As of December 31, 2017 , $1.7 million was owed to the Company by GEOAmey under the line of credit.
Fair Value Measurements	Fair Value Measurements The Company defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (“exit price”). The Company carries certain of its assets and liabilities at fair value, measured on a recurring basis, in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets. The Company also has certain assets and liabilities which are not carried at fair value in its accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets and discloses the fair value measurements compared to the carrying values as of each balance sheet date. The Company’s fair value measurements are disclosed in Note 10 - Financial Instruments and Note 11 - Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities. The Company establishes fair value of its assets and liabilities using a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three broad levels which distinguish between assumptions based on market data (observable inputs) and the Company’s assumptions (unobservable inputs). The level in the fair value hierarchy within which the respective fair value measurement falls is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the measurement in its entirety. Level 1 inputs are quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 2 inputs are other than quotable market prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability either directly or indirectly through corroboration with observable market data. Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs for the assets or liabilities that reflect management’s own assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. The Company recognizes transfers between Levels 1 , 2 and 3 as of the actual date of the event or change in circumstances that cause the transfer.
Revenue Recognition	Revenue Recognition Facility management revenues are recognized as services are provided under facility management contracts with approved government appropriations based on a net rate per day per inmate or on a fixed monthly rate, as applicable. A limited number of the Company’s contracts have provisions upon which a small portion of the revenue for the contract is based on the performance of certain targets. Revenue based on the performance of certain targets is less than 1% of the Company’s consolidated annual revenues. These performance targets are based on specific criteria to be met over specific periods of time. Such criteria includes the Company’s ability to achieve certain contractual benchmarks relative to the quality of service it provides, non-occurrence of certain disruptive events, effectiveness of its quality control programs and its responsiveness to customer requirements and concerns. For the limited number of contracts where revenue is based on the performance of certain targets, revenue is either (i) recorded pro rata when revenue is fixed and determinable or (ii) recorded when the specified time period lapses. In many instances, the Company is a party to more than one contract with a single entity. In these instances, each contract is accounted for separately. Construction revenues are recognized from the Company’s contracts with certain customers to perform construction and design services (“project development services”) for various facilities. In these instances, the Company acts as the primary developer and subcontracts with bonded National and/or Regional Design Build Contractors. These construction revenues are recognized as earned on a percentage of completion basis measured by the percentage of costs incurred to date as compared to the estimated total cost for each contract. Provisions for estimated losses on uncompleted contracts and changes to cost estimates are made in the period in which the Company determines that such losses and changes are probable. Typically, the Company enters into fixed price contracts and does not perform additional work unless approved change orders are in place. Costs attributable to unapproved change orders are expensed in the period in which the costs are incurred if the Company believes that it is not probable that the costs will be recovered through a change in the contract price. If the Company believes that it is probable that the costs will be recovered through a change in the contract price, costs related to unapproved change orders are expensed in the period in which they are incurred, and contract revenue is recognized to the extent of the costs incurred. Revenue in excess of the costs attributable to unapproved change orders is not recognized until the change order is approved. Changes in job performance, job conditions, and estimated profitability, including those arising from contract penalty provisions, and final contract settlements, may result in revisions to estimated costs and income, and are recognized in the period in which the revisions are determined. For the years ended December 31, 2017 , 2016 and 2015, there have been no changes in job performance, job conditions and estimated profitability that would require a revision to the estimated costs and income related to project development services. As the primary contractor, the Company is exposed to the various risks associated with construction, including the risk of cost overruns. Accordingly, the Company records its construction revenue on a gross basis and includes the related cost of construction activities in Operating Expenses. When evaluating multiple element arrangements for certain contracts where the Company provides project development services to its clients in addition to standard management services, the Company follows revenue recognition guidance for multiple element arrangements under ASC 605-25 "Multiple Element Arrangements" . This revenue recognition guidance related to multiple deliverables in an arrangement provides guidance on determining if separate contracts should be evaluated as a single arrangement and if an arrangement involves a single unit of accounting or separate units of accounting and if the arrangement is determined to have separate units, how to allocate amounts received in the arrangement for revenue recognition purposes. In instances where the Company provides these project development services and subsequent management services, generally, the arrangement results in no delivered elements at the onset of the agreement. The elements are delivered, and revenue is recognized, over the contract period as the project development and management services are performed. Project development services are generally not provided separately to a customer without a management contract. The Company has determined that the significant deliverables in such an arrangement during the project development phase and services performed under the management contract qualify as separate units of accounting. With respect to the deliverables during the management services period, the Company regularly negotiates such contracts and provides management services to its customers outside of any arrangement for construction. The Company establishes per diem rates for all of its management contracts based on, amongst other factors, expected and guaranteed occupancy, costs of providing the services and desired margins. As such, the fair value of the consideration to each deliverable was determined using the Company's estimated selling price for the project development deliverable and vendor specific objective evidence for the facility management services deliverable.
Income Taxes	Income Taxes The consolidated financial statements reflect provisions for federal, state, local and foreign income taxes. The Company recognizes deferred tax assets and liabilities for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis, as well as operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. The Company measures deferred tax assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences and carryforwards are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities as a result of a change in tax rates is recognized as income in the period that includes the enactment date. Refer to Note 16-Income Taxes. Effective January 1, 2013, as a REIT that is required to distribute at least 90% of its taxable income to shareholders, the Company does not expect to pay federal income taxes at the REIT level (including its qualified REIT subsidiaries), as the resulting dividends paid deduction will generally offset its taxable income. Since the Company does not expect to pay taxes on its REIT taxable income, it does not expect to be able to recognize such deferred tax assets and liabilities. Deferred income taxes related to the TRS structure are determined based on the estimated future tax effects of differences between the financial statement and tax basis of assets and liabilities given the provisions of enacted tax laws. Significant judgments are required to determine the consolidated provision for income taxes. Deferred income tax provisions and benefits are based on changes to the assets or liabilities from year to year. Realization of the Company’s deferred tax assets is dependent upon many factors such as tax regulations applicable to the jurisdictions in which the Company operates, estimates of future taxable income and the character of such taxable income. The U.S. Tax Cut and Jobs Act ("Tax Act") was enacted on December 22, 2017 and introduces significant changes to U.S. income tax law. Effective in 2018, the Tax Act reduces the U.S. statutory corporate tax rate of our Taxable REIT Subsidiaries from 35% to 21% and creates new taxes on certain foreign sourced earnings and certain related-party payments, which are referred to as the global intangible low-taxed income tax and the base erosion tax, respectively. In addition, in 2017 the Tax Act provides for a one-time transition tax on accumulated foreign subsidiary earnings not previously subject to U.S. income tax. While the Company has foreign operations it has provisionally identified that there is no transition tax due. Accounting for the income tax effects of the Tax Act requires significant judgments and estimates in the interpretation and calculations of the provisions of the Tax Act. Due to the timing of the enactment and the complexity involved in applying the provisions of the Tax Act, the Company has made reasonable estimates of the effects and recorded provisional amounts in its financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2017. As the Company collects and prepares necessary data, and interprets any additional guidance issued by the U.S. Treasury Department, the IRS or other standard-setting bodies, it may make adjustments to the provisional amounts. Those adjustments may materially impact the provision for income taxes and the effective tax rate in the period in which the adjustments are made. The accounting for the tax effects of the enactment of the Tax Act will be completed in 2018. Additionally, the Company must use significant judgment in addressing uncertainties in the application of complex tax laws and regulations. If actual circumstances differ from the Company’s assumptions, adjustments to the carrying value of deferred tax assets or liabilities may be required, which may result in an adverse impact on the results of its operations and its effective tax rate. Valuation allowances are recorded related to deferred tax assets based on the “more likely than not” criteria. The Company has not made any significant changes to the way it accounts for its deferred tax assets and liabilities in any year presented in the consolidated financial statements, except for the adoption of ASU 2015-17, "Income Taxes," which requires that all deferred income tax assets and liabilities be classified as non-current in a classified statement of position. Based on its estimate of future earnings and its favorable earnings history, the Company currently expects full realization of the deferred tax assets net of any recorded valuation allowances. Furthermore, tax positions taken by the Company may not be fully sustained upon examination by the taxing authorities. In determining the adequacy of our provision (benefit) for income taxes, potential settlement outcomes resulting from income tax examinations are regularly assessed. As such, the final outcome of tax examinations, including the total amount payable or the timing of any such payments upon resolution of these issues, cannot be estimated with certainty.
Reserves for Insurance Losses	Reserves for Insurance Losses The nature of the Company’s business exposes it to various types of third-party legal claims, including, but not limited to, civil rights claims relating to conditions of confinement and/or mistreatment, sexual misconduct claims brought by prisoners or detainees, medical malpractice claims, product liability claims, intellectual property infringement claims, claims relating to employment matters (including, but not limited to, employment discrimination claims, union grievances and wage and hour claims), property loss claims, environmental claims, automobile liability claims, contractual claims and claims for personal injury or other damages resulting from contact with our facilities, programs, electronic monitoring products, personnel or prisoners, including damages arising from a prisoner’s escape or from a disturbance or riot at a facility. In addition, the Company’s management contracts generally require it to indemnify the governmental agency against any damages to which the governmental agency may be subject in connection with such claims or litigation. The Company maintains a broad program of insurance coverage for these general types of claims, except for claims relating to employment matters, for which the Company carries no insurance. There can be no assurance that the Company’s insurance coverage will be adequate to cover all claims to which it may be exposed. It is the Company’s general practice to bring merged or acquired companies into its corporate master policies in order to take advantage of certain economies of scale. The Company currently maintains a general liability policy and excess liability policies with total limits of $80.0 million per occurrence and $100 million in the aggregate covering the operations of U.S. Corrections & Detention, GEO Care's community based services, GEO Care's youth services and BI. The Company has a claims-made liability insurance program with a specific loss limit of $35.0 million per occurrence and in the aggregate related to medical professional liability claims arising out of correctional healthcare services. The Company is uninsured for any claims in excess of these limits. We also maintain insurance to cover property and other casualty risks including, workers’ compensation, environmental liability and automobile liability. For most casualty insurance policies, the Company carries substantial deductibles or self-insured retentions of $3.0 million per occurrence for general liability and medical professional liability, $2.0 million per occurrence for workers’ compensation and $1.0 million per occurrence for automobile liability. In addition, certain of the Company’s facilities located in Florida and other high-risk hurricane areas carry substantial windstorm deductibles. Since hurricanes are considered unpredictable future events, no reserves have been established to pre-fund for potential windstorm damage. Limited commercial availability of certain types of insurance relating to windstorm exposure in coastal areas and earthquake exposure mainly in California and the Pacific Northwest may prevent the Company from insuring some of its facilities to full replacement value. With respect to operations in South Africa, the United Kingdom and Australia, the Company utilizes a combination of locally-procured insurance and global policies to meet contractual insurance requirements and protect the Company. In addition to these policies, the Company’s Australian subsidiary carries tail insurance on a general liability policy related to a discontinued contract. Of the insurance policies discussed above, the Company’s most significant insurance reserves relate to workers’ compensation, general liability and auto claims. These reserves are undiscounted and were $71.0 million and $51.6 million as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively, and are included in Accrued Expenses in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets. The Company uses statistical and actuarial methods to estimate amounts for claims that have been reported but not paid and claims incurred but not reported. In applying these methods and assessing their results, the Company considers such factors as historical frequency and severity of claims at each of its facilities, claim development, payment patterns and changes in the nature of its business, among other factors. Such factors are analyzed for each of the Company’s business segments. The Company estimates may be impacted by such factors as increases in the market price for medical services and unpredictability of the size of jury awards. The Company also may experience variability between its estimates and the actual settlement due to limitations inherent in the estimation process, including its ability to estimate costs of processing and settling claims in a timely manner as well as its ability to accurately estimate the Company’s exposure at the onset of a claim. Because the Company has high deductible insurance policies, the amount of its insurance expense is dependent on its ability to control its claims experience. If actual losses related to insurance claims significantly differ from the Company’s estimates, its financial condition, results of operations and cash flows could be materially adversely impacted.
Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Comprehensive Income (Loss) Comprehensive income (loss) represents the change in shareholders’ equity from transactions and other events and circumstances arising from non-shareholder sources. The Company’s total comprehensive income is comprised of net income attributable to GEO, net income attributable to noncontrolling interests, foreign currency translation adjustments that arise from consolidating foreign operations that do not impact cash flows, net unrealized gains and/ or losses on derivative instruments, and pension liability adjustments in the consolidated statements of shareholders’ equity.
Foreign Currency Translation	Foreign Currency Translation The Company’s foreign operations use their local currencies as their functional currencies. Assets and liabilities of the operations are translated at the exchange rates in effect on the balance sheet date and shareholders’ equity is translated at historical rates. Income statement items are translated at the average exchange rates for the year. Any adjustment resulting from translating the financial statements of the foreign subsidia ry is reflected as other comprehensive income, net of related tax. Gains and losses on foreign currency transactions are included in the statement of operations.
Derivatives	Derivatives The Company’s primary objective in holding derivatives is to reduce the volatility of earnings and cash flows associated with changes in interest rates. The Company measures its derivative financial instruments at fair value and records derivatives as either assets or liabilities on the balance sheet. For derivatives that are designed as and qualify as effective cash flow hedges, the portion of gain or loss on the derivative instrument effective at offsetting changes in the hedged item is reported as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income and reclassified into earnings when the hedged transaction affects earnings. For derivative instruments that are designated as and qualify as effective fair value hedges, the gain or loss on the derivative instruments as well as the offsetting gain or loss on the hedged items attributable to the hedged risk is recognized in current earnings as interest income (expense) during the period of the change in fair values. For derivative instruments that do not meet the requirements for hedge accounting, changes in fair value are recorded in earnings. The Company formally documents all relationships between hedging instruments and hedge items, as well as its risk-management objective and strategy for undertaking various hedge transactions. This process includes attributing all derivatives that are designated as cash flow hedges to floating rate liabilities and attributing all derivatives that are designated as fair value hedges to fixed rate liabilities. The Company also assesses whether each derivative is highly effective in offsetting changes in the cash flows of the hedged item. Fluctuations in the value of the derivative instruments are generally offset by changes in the hedged item; however, if it is determined that a derivative is not highly effective as a hedge or if a derivative ceases to be a highly effective hedge, the Company will discontinue hedge accounting prospectively for the affected derivative.
Stock-Based Compensation Expense	The Company uses historical data to estimate award exercises and employee terminations within the valuation model. The expected term of the awards represents the period of time that awards granted are expected to be outstanding and is based on historical data and expected holding periods. For restricted stock share-based awards that contain a performance condition, the achievement of the targets must be probable before any share-based compensation is recorded. If subsequent to initial measurement there is a change in the estimate of the probability of meeting the performance condition, the effect of the change in the estimated quantity of awards expected to vest is recognized by cumulatively adjusting compensation expense. If ultimately the performance targets are not met, for any awards where vesting was previously deemed probable, previously recognized compensation expense will be reversed in the period in which vesting is no longer deemed probable. For restricted stock share-based awards that contain a market condition, the probability of satisfying the market condition is considered in the estimate of grant-date fair value and previously recorded compensation expense is not reversed if the market condition is never met. Stock-Based Compensation Expense The Company recognizes the cost of stock-based compensation awards based upon the grant date fair value of those awards. The Company uses a Black-Scholes option valuation model to estimate the fair value of options awarded. The impact of forfeitures that may occur prior to vesting is also estimated and considered in the amount recognized. Stock-based compensation expense is recognized ratably over the requisite service period, which is typically the vesting period.
Earnings Per Share	Earnings Per Share Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing the income from continuing operations attributable to GEO, and income (loss) from discontinued operations and net income attributable to GEO, by the weighted average number of outstanding shares of common stock. The calculation of diluted earnings per share is similar to that of basic earnings per share, except that the denominator includes the dilutive effect, if any, of common stock equivalents such as stock options and shares of restricted stock.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements	Recent Accounting Pronouncements The Company implemented the following accounting standards during the year ended December 31, 2017 : In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-04, "Intangibles-Goodwill and Other," which is intended to simplify the test for goodwill impairment. To simplify the subsequent measurement of goodwill, this update eliminates Step 2 from the goodwill impairment test. In computing the implied fair value of goodwill under Step 2, an entity had to perform procedures to determine the fair value at the impairment testing date of its assets and liabilities following the procedure that would be required in determining the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination. Instead, under the amendments in this update, an entity should perform its annual, or interim, goodwill impairment test by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount. An entity should recognize an impairment charge for the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the reporting unit's fair value. An entity still has the option to perform the qualitative assessment for a reporting unit to determine if the quantitative impairment test is necessary. The amendments in this update are effective for public companies for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted for interim or annual goodwill tests performed on testing dates after January 1, 2017. The Company elected to early adopt this standard during the fourth quarter of 2017. The implementation of this standard did not have a material impact on the Company's financial position, results of operations or cash flows. In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-09, "Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718) , " as a part of its simplification initiative. The Company adopted this ASU during 2017. Key areas of the amendments in this standard are (i) all excess tax benefits (deficiencies) from stock plan transactions should be recognized in the income statement as opposed to being recognized in additional paid-in capital; (ii) the tax withholding threshold for triggering liability accounting on a net settlement transaction has been increased from the minimum statutory rate to the maximum statutory rate; and (iii) an entity can make an entity-wide accounting policy election to either estimate the number of awards that are expected to vest or account for forfeitures as they occur. The guidance also provides clarification of the presentation of certain components of share-based awards in the statement of cash flows. The Company has elected to continue estimating forfeitures expected to occur in order to determine the amount of compensation cost to be recognized each period and to apply the cash flow classification guidance prospectively. As a result, excess tax benefits are now classified as an operating activity rather than a financing activity and the Company has recorded $1.6 million of excess tax benefits from stock plan transactions as a component of income tax expense in the consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2017. The Company has excluded the excess tax benefits from the assumed proceeds available to repurchase shares in the computation of its diluted earnings per share for the year ended ended December 31, 2017. In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-05, " Derivatives and Hedging, " which clarifies that a change in the counter party to a derivative instrument that has been designated as a hedging instrument does not, in and of itself, require dedesignation of that hedging relationship provided that all other hedge accounting criteria continue to be met. The Company adopted this ASU during the year ended December 31, 2017 and elected to apply the amendments in this standard on a prospective basis. The implementation of this standard did not have a material impact on the Company's financial position, results of operations or cash flows. In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-07, " Investments - Equity Method and Joint Ventures ," as a part of its simplification initiative. The amendments in this standard eliminate the requirement that when an investment qualifies for use of the equity method as a result of an increase in the level of ownership interest or degree of influence, an investor must adjust the investment, results of operations, and retained earnings retroactively on a step-by step basis as if the equity method had been in effect during all previous periods that the investment had been held. The amendments require that the equity method investor add the cost of acquiring the additional interest in the investee to the current basis of the investor's previously held interest and adopt the equity method of accounting as of the date the investment becomes qualified for equity method accounting. Therefore, upon qualifying for the equity method of accounting, no retroactive adjustment of the investment is required. The amendments in ASU 2016-07 also require that an entity that has an available-for-sale equity security that becomes qualified for the equity method of accounting recognize through earnings the unrealized holding gain or loss in accumulated other comprehensive income at the date the investment becomes qualified for use of the equity method. The Company adopted this ASU during the year ended December 31, 2017 and elected to apply the amendments in this standard on a prospective basis. The implementation of this standard did not have a material impact on the Company's financial position, results of operations or cash flows. In October 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-17, " Consolidation - Interest Held through Related Parties that are Under Common Control ," which amends the current consolidation guidance on how a reporting entity that is the single decision maker of a VIE should treat indirect interests in the entity held through related parties that are under common control with the reporting entity when determining whether it is the primary beneficiary of that VIE. The primary beneficiary of a VIE is the reporting entity that has a controlling financial interest in a VIE, and therefore consolidates the VIE. A reporting entity has an indirect interest in a VIE if it has a direct interest in a related party that, in turn, has a direct interest in the VIE. The Company adopted this ASU during the year ended December 31, 2017. The implementation of this standard did not have a material impact on the Company's financial position, results of operations or cash flows. The following accounting standards will be adopted in future periods: I n February 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-02 " Income Statement-Reporting Comprehensive Income-Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income ". The amendments in this update allow an entity to elect to reclassify the income tax effects resulting from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on items within accumulated other comprehensive income to retained earnings. The new standard is effective for all entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is in the process of evaluating whether or not the Company will make such an election and whether or not the new standard would have a material impact on the Company's financial position, results of operations or cash flows. I n August 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-12 " Derivatives and Hedging - Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities ". The objective of this guidance is to improve the financial reporting of hedging relationships to better portray the economic results of an entity's risk management activities in its financial statements. Certain of the amendments in this update as they relate to cash flow hedges, eliminate the requirement to separately record hedge ineffectiveness currently in earnings. Instead, the entire change in the fair value of the hedging instrument is recorded in other comprehensive income. Those amounts are reclassified to earnings in the same income statement line item that is used to present the earnings effect of the hedged item when the hedged item affects earnings. The new standard is effective for the Company beginning January 1, 2019. The adoption of this standard is not expected to have a material impact on the Company's financial position, results of operations or cash flows. I n May 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-10 " Service Concession Arrangements - Determining the Customer of the Operation Services ". The objective of this guidance is to reduce diversity in practice and provide clarification on how an operating entity determines the customer of the operation services for transactions within the scope of Topic 853, Service Concessions Arrangements. The amendments in this update clarify that the grantor is the customer of the operation services in all cases for such arrangements. The new standard was effective for the Company beginning on January 1, 2018. The adoption of this standard is not expected to have a material impact on the Company's financial position, results of operations or cash flows. I n May 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-09 " Compensation - Stock Compensation ". The objective of this guidance is to provide clarity and reduce both (1) diversity in practice and (2) cost and complexity when applying modification accounting for changes in the terms or conditions of share-based payment awards. An entity should account for the effects of a modification unless all of the following factors are met: (i) the fair value of the modified award is the same as the fair value of the original award immediately before the award is modified; (ii) the vesting conditions of the modified award are the same as the vesting conditions of the original award immediately before the original award is modified; and (iii) the classification of the modified award as an equity instrument or a liability instrument is the same as the classification of the original award immediately before the original award is modified. The new standard will be effective for all entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017 with early adoption permitted for public companies for reporting periods for which financial statements have not yet been issued. The amendments in this update should be applied prospectively to an award modified on or after the adoption date. The adoption of this standard is not expected to have a material impact on the Company's financial position, results of operations or cash flows. I n March 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-07 " Compensation - Retirement Benefits (Topic 715)-Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost ". This guidance revises how employers that sponsor defined benefit pension and other postretirement plans present the net periodic benefit cost in their income statement and requires that the service cost component of net periodic benefit cost be presented in the same income statement line items as other employee compensation costs from services rendered during the period. Of the components of net periodic benefit cost, only the service cost component will be eligible for asset capitalization. The other components of the net periodic benefit cost must be presented separately from the line items that include the service cost and outside of any subtotal of operating income on the income statement. The new standard will be effective for public companies for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017 on a retroactive basis. Early adoption is permitted. The adoption of this standard is not expected to have a material impact on the Company's financial position, results of operations or cash flows. In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-01, " Business Combinations ," which clarifies the definition of a business with the objective of adding guidance to assist entities with evaluating whether transactions should be accounted for as acquisitions (or disposals) of assets or businesses. The update provides a screen to determine when an integrated set of assets and activities (collectively referred to as a "set") is not a business. The screen requires that when substantially all of the fair value of the gross assets acquired (or disposed of) is concentrated in a single identifiable asset or a group of similar identifiable assets, the set is not a business. This screen reduces the number of transactions that need to be further evaluated. If the screen is not met, the amendments in this update (1) require that to be considered a business, a set must include, at a minimum, an input and a substantive process that together significantly contribute to the ability to create output and (2) remove the evaluation of whether a market participant could replace missing elements. The amendments provide a framework to assist entities in evaluating whether both an input and a substantive process are present. The amendments in this update are effective for public companies for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The implementation of this standard is not expected to have a material impact on the Company's financial position, results of operations or cash flows. In October 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-16, " Income Taxes - Intra-Entity Transfers of Assets Other Than Inventory ," as a part of its simplification initiative. The amendments in this standard require entities to recognize the income tax consequences of an intra-entity transfer of an asset other than inventory when the transfer occurs. Under prior generally accepted accounting principles, the recognition of current and deferred income taxes for an intra-entity asset transfer was prohibited until the asset has been sold to an outside party. The new standard will be effective for public companies for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim reporting periods within those annual reporting periods with early adoption permitted under certain circumstances. The amendments in this update should be applied on a modified retrospective basis through a cumulative-effect adjustment directly to retained earnings as of the beginning of the adoption period. The adoption of this standard is not expected to have a material impact on the Company's financial position, results of operations or cash flows. In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-15, “Statement of Cash Flows,” which clarified the presentation and classification in the statement of cash flows for eight specific cash flow issues with the objective of reducing diversity in practice. These cash flow issues include debt prepayment or debt extinguishment costs, settlement of zero-coupon debt instruments, contingent consideration payments made after a business combination, proceeds from the settlement of insurance claims, proceeds from the settlement of corporate-owned life insurance policies (including bank-owned life insurance policies), distributions received from equity method investees, beneficial interests in securitization transactions and also addresses separately identified cash flows and the application of the predominance principle. The amendments in ASU No. 2016-15 are effective for public companies for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017 and interim periods within those fiscal years. The implementation of this standard is not expected to have a material impact the Company's financial position, results of operations or cash flows. In February 2016, FASB issued ASU 2016-02, " Leases ," which requires entities to recognize lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet and to disclose key information about leasing arrangements. For finance leases and operating leases, a lessee should recognize in the statement of financial position a liability to make lease payments (the lease liability) and a right-of-use asset representing its right to use the underlying asset for the lease term with each initially measured at the present value of the lease payments. The FASB has recently issued several amendments to the standard, including accounting for land easements. The amendments in ASU 2016-02 are effective for public companies for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. In transition, lessees and lessors are required to recognize and measure leases at the beginning of the earliest period presented using a modified retrospective approach. The Company has implemented a lease management software application tool and is currently assessing the impact that the adoption of ASU 2016-02 will have on its consolidated financial position or results of operations, but expects that it will result in a significant increase in its long-term assets and liabilities given the significant number of leases as disclosed in Note 17 - Commitments and Contingencies. In May 2014, the FASB issued a new standard related to revenue recognition (ASU 2014-09, " Revenue from Contracts with Customers" .) Under the new standard, revenue is recognized when a customer obtains control of promised goods or services and is recognized in an amount that reflects the consideration which the entity expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services. In addition, the standard requires disclosure of the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from contracts with customers. The FASB has recently issued several amendments to the standard, including clarification on accounting for licenses of intellectual property and identifying performance obligations. The guidance permits two methods of adoption: retrospectively to each prior reporting period presented (full retrospective method), or retrospectively with the cumulative effect of initially applying the guidance recognized at the date of initial application (the modified retrospective transition method). The new standard became effective for the Company beginning on January 1, 2018 and the Company used the modified retrospective transition method to implement this standard. The Company has completed its evaluation of the effects of the implementation of this standard and has determined that it will not have a material impact on the Company's financial position, results of operations or cash flows. The Company did identify, as a result of its analysis, certain reclassifications between revenues and operating expenses for payments made to certain of its customers. However, these reclassifications were not considered to be significant and are less than $2.0 million annually. Lastly, certain additional disclosures will be required under the new standard which will be implemented during the first quarter of 2018. Other recent accounting pronouncements issued by the FASB (including its Emerging Issues Task Force), the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the SEC did not, or are not expected to, have a material effect on the Company's results of operations or financial position.

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Summary of Business Organization, Operations and Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	The components of accumulated other comprehensive loss attributable to GEO included in the consolidated statement of shareholders' equity are as follows (in thousands): Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax attributable to The GEO Group, Inc. [1] Unrealized loss on derivatives, net of tax Pension adjustments, net of tax Total Balance, December 31, 2016 $ (11,284 ) $ (15,877 ) $ (3,664 ) $ (30,825 ) Current-period other comprehensive income (loss) 3,814 3,985 (1,420 ) 6,379 Balance, December 31, 2017 $ (7,470 ) $ (11,892 ) $ (5,084 ) $ (24,446 ) [1] The foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax, related to noncontrolling interests was not significant for the year ended December 31, 2017 or December 31, 2016 .
Fair value of stock-based awards	The fair value of stock-based option awards was estimated using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions for options awarded during years 2017, 2016 and 2015: 2017 2016 2015 Risk free interest rates 1.53% 1.45% 1.00 % Expected term 4-5 years 4-5 years 4-5 years Expected volatility 36% 25% 24 % Expected dividend rate 5.79% 8.85% 5.75 %
Fair value assumptions of restricted stock	The fair value of restricted stock awards granted in 2017, 2016 and 2015 with market-based performance conditions was determined based on a Monte Carlo simulation, which calculates a range of possible outcomes and the probabilities that they will occur, using the following average key assumptions: 2017 2016 2015 Expected volatility 42.2 % 23.5 % 21.4 % Beta 1.11 1.04 0.78 Risk free interest rate 1.46 % 1.08 % 0.93 %

Business Combinations (Tables)

Business Combinations (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed	The preliminary purchase price allocation as of April 5, 2017 and as of December 31, 2017 and adjustments made to the estimated acquisition date fair values during the measurement period are as follows (in '000's): Acquisition Date Estimated Fair Value as of April 5, 2017 Measurement Period Adjustments Acquisition Date Estimated Fair Value as of December 31, 2017 Accounts Receivable $ 29,936 $ 2,933 $ 32,869 Prepaid and other current assets 5,032 (635 ) 4,397 Property and equipment 126,510 — 126,510 Intangible assets 76,000 — 76,000 Favorable lease assets 3,110 — 3,110 Deferred income tax assets 2,223 1,893 4,116 Other non-current assets 4,327 — 4,327 Total assets acquired $ 247,138 $ 4,191 $ 251,329 Accounts payable and accrued expenses 53,800 (2,149 ) 51,651 Unfavorable lease liabilities 1,299 — 1,299 Other non-current liabilities 9,917 562 10,479 Total liabilities assumed $ 65,016 $ (1,587 ) $ 63,429 Total identifiable net assets 182,122 5,778 187,900 Goodwill 172,343 (6,687 ) 165,656 Total consideration paid, net of cash acquired $ 354,465 $ (909 ) $ 353,556
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination	Identifiable intangible assets purchased in the acquisition and their weighted average amortization periods in total and by major intangible asset class, as applicable, are included in the table below: Weighted Average Useful Life (years) Fair Value as of April 5, 2017 Facility management contracts 18 $ 75,300 Covenants not to compete 1 700 Total acquired intangible assets $ 76,000
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information	The pro forma amounts are included for comparative purposes and may not necessarily reflect the results of operations that would have resulted had the acquisition been completed at the beginning of the applicable period and may not be indicative of the results that will be attained in the future (in thousands): Year Ended (unaudited) December 31, 2017 December 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 Pro forma revenues 2,300,000 2,400,000 2,100,000 Pro forma net income attributable to the GEO Group, Inc. 160,000 143,000 127,000

Shareholders' Equity (Tables)

Shareholders' Equity (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Equity [Abstract]
Dividends Declared	During the years ended December 31, 2017 , 2016 and 2015, GEO declared and paid the following regular cash distributions to its stockholders which were treated for federal income taxes as follows (retroactively adjusted to reflect the effects of the Company's 3-for-2 stock split): Ordinary Dividends Declaration Date Payment Date Record Date Distribution Per Share Qualified (1) Non-Qualified Nondividend Distributions (2) Aggregate Payment Amount (millions) February 6, 2015 February 27, 2015 February 17, 2015 $ 0.41 $ 0.0353166 $ 0.2759814 $ 0.1020353 $ 46.0 April 29, 2015 May 21, 2015 May 11, 2015 $ 0.41 $ 0.0353166 $ 0.2759814 $ 0.1020353 $ 46.3 July 31, 2015 August 24, 2015 August 14, 2015 $ 0.41 $ 0.0353166 $ 0.2759814 $ 0.1020353 $ 46.3 November 3, 2015 November 25, 2015 November 16, 2015 $ 0.43 $ 0.0370254 $ 0.2893354 $ 0.1069725 $ 48.5 February 3, 2016 February 26, 2016 February 16, 2016 $ 0.43 $ 0.0493613 $ 0.2886402 $ 0.0953319 $ 48.5 April 20, 2016 May 12, 2016 May 2, 2016 $ 0.43 $ 0.0493613 $ 0.2886402 $ 0.0953319 $ 48.7 July 20, 2016 August 12, 2016 August 1, 2016 $ 0.43 $ 0.0493613 $ 0.2886402 $ 0.0953319 $ 48.7 October 18, 2016 November 10, 2016 October 31, 2016 $ 0.43 $ 0.0493613 $ 0.0002886 $ 0.0953319 $ 48.8 February 6, 2017 February 27, 2017 February 17, 2017 $ 0.47 $ 0.0175622 $ 0.2468402 $ 0.2025975 $ 52.5 April 25, 2017 May 19, 2017 May 9, 2017 $ 0.47 $ 0.0176751 $ 0.2484259 $ 0.2038990 $ 58.4 July 10, 2017 July 28, 2017 July 21, 2017 $ 0.47 $ 0.0176751 $ 0.2484259 $ 0.2038990 $ 58.3 October 12, 2017 October 30, 2017 October 23, 2017 $ 0.47 $ 0.0176751 $ 0.2484259 $ 0.2038990 $ 58.3 (1) The amount constitutes a "Qualified Dividend", as defined by the Internal Revenue Service. (2) The amount constitutes a "Return of Capital", as defined by the Internal Revenue Service.

Equity Incentive Plans (Tables)

Equity Incentive Plans (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Recognized compensation expenses	The Company recognized compensation expense related to the Company plans for the years ended December 31, 2017 , 2016 and 2015 as follows (in thousands): 2017 2016 2015 Stock option plan expense $ 1,305 $ 538 $ 727 Restricted stock expense $ 18,539 $ 12,235 $ 10,982
Summary of the activity of stock option awards	A summary of the activity of the Company’s stock options plans is presented below: Shares Wtd. Avg. Exercise Price Wtd. Avg. Remaining Contractual Term (years) Aggregate Intrinsic Value (In thousands) (In thousands) Options outstanding at December 31, 2016 1,211 $ 20.65 7.14 $ 5,466 Granted 462 32.30 Exercised (360 ) 19.11 Forfeited/Canceled (83 ) 27.41 Options outstanding at December 31, 2017 1,230 $ 25.02 7.33 $ 3,117 Options vested and expected to vest at December 31, 2017 1,165 $ 24.84 7.25 $ 3,042 Options exercisable at December 31, 2017 523 $ 22.04 5.93 $ 2,174 The aggregate intrinsic value in the table above represents the total pretax intrinsic value (i.e., the difference between the Company’s closing stock price on the last trading day of fiscal year 2017 and the exercise price, times the number of shares that are “in the money”) that would have been received by the option holders had all option holders exercised their options on December 31, 2017 . This amount changes based on the fair value of the Company’s stock. The following table summarizes information relative to stock option activity during the years ended December 31, 2017 , 2016 and 2015 (in thousands): 2017 2016 2015 Intrinsic value of options exercised $ 4,126 $ 1,671 $ 2,000 Fair value of shares vested $ 373 $ 518 $ 1,314
Exercise prices and related information of stock option outstanding	The following table summarizes information about the exercise prices and related information of stock options outstanding under the Company plans at December 31, 2017 : Options Outstanding Options Exercisable Exercise Prices Number Outstanding Wtd. Avg. Remaining Contractual Life Wtd. Avg. Exercise Price Number Exercisable Wtd. Avg. Remaining Contractual Life Wtd. Avg. Exercise Price (In thousands) 0-18.23 185 3.22 $ 13.97 185 3.22 $ 13.97 18.24-22.26 392 7.52 $ 20.18 133 6.92 $ 20.62 22.27-29.39 233 7.02 $ 28.77 120 6.87 $ 28.77 29.40-43.15 420 9.12 $ 32.27 85 8.94 $ 32.27 Total 1,230 7.33 $ 25.02 523 5.93 $ 22.04
Status of non - vested stock options	The following table summarizes the status of non-vested stock options as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, and changes during the year ending December 31, 2017 : Number of Shares Wtd. Avg. Grant Date Fair Value (In thousands) Options non-vested at December 31, 2016 590 $ 1.93 Granted 462 5.91 Vested (262 ) 2.01 Forfeited (83 ) 3.87 Options non-vested at December 31, 2017 707 $ 3.93
Summary of the activity of restricted stock	The following table summarizes the status of restricted stock awards as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, and changes during the year ended December 31, 2017 : Shares Wtd. Avg. Grant date Fair value (In thousands) Restricted stock outstanding at December 31, 2016 1,345 $ 24.37 Granted 933 35.31 Vested (442 ) 23.23 Forfeited/Canceled (66 ) 26.89 Restricted stock outstanding at December 31, 2017 1,770 $ 30.47

Earnings Per Share (Tables)

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Basic and diluted earnings per share	Basic and diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) from continuing operations were calculated for the years ended December 31, 2017 , 2016, and 2015 respectively, as follows: Fiscal Year 2017 2016 2015 (In thousands, except per share data) Net Income $ 146,024 $ 148,498 $ 139,315 Loss attributable to noncontrolling interests 217 217 123 Net income attributable to The GEO Group, Inc. $ 146,241 $ 148,715 $ 139,438 Basic earnings per share attributable to The GEO Group, Inc.: Weighted average shares outstanding 120,095 111,065 110,544 Per share amount $ 1.22 $ 1.34 $ 1.26 Diluted earnings per share attributable to The GEO Group, Inc.: Weighted average shares outstanding 120,095 111,065 110,544 Dilutive effect of equity incentive plans 719 420 449 Weighted average shares assuming dilution 120,814 111,485 110,993 Per share amount - diluted $ 1.21 $ 1.33 $ 1.25

Property and Equipment (Tables)

Property and Equipment (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Summary of property and equipment	Property and equipment consist of the following at fiscal year end: Useful Life 2017 2016 (Years) (In thousands) Land — $ 129,421 $ 116,517 Buildings and improvements 2 to 50 2,009,279 1,853,409 Leasehold improvements 1 to 29 288,614 270,760 Equipment 3 to 10 193,281 186,095 Furniture, fixtures and computer software 1 to 7 57,204 52,225 Facility construction in progress 74,312 14,574 Total $ 2,752,111 $ 2,493,580 Less accumulated depreciation and amortization (673,988 ) (596,339 ) Property and equipment, net $ 2,078,123 $ 1,897,241

Goodwill and Other Intangible39

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, Net (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Changes in the Company's goodwill balances	Changes in the Company’s goodwill balances recognized during the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 were as follows (in thousands): December 31, 2016 Acquisitions (net of dispositions) Foreign currency translation December 31, 2017 U.S. Corrections & Detention $ 277,774 $ 39,231 $ — $ 317,005 GEO Care 337,257 124,242 — 461,499 International Services 402 — 45 447 Total Goodwill $ 615,433 $ 163,473 $ 45 $ 778,951 December 31, 2015 Acquisitions Foreign December 31, 2016 U.S. Corrections & Detention $ 277,774 $ — $ — $ 277,774 GEO Care 337,257 — — 337,257 International Services 407 — (5 ) 402 Total Goodwill $ 615,438 $ — $ (5 ) $ 615,433
Schedule of intangible assets	Intangible assets consisted of the following as of December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 (in thousands): December 31, 2017 December 31, 2016 Weighted Average Useful Life (years) Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Amount Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Amount Facility management contracts 16.3 $ 308,518 $ (106,724 ) $ 201,794 $ 233,136 $ (87,256 ) $ 145,880 Covenants not to compete 1 700 (517 ) 183 — — — Technology 7.3 33,700 (25,538 ) 8,162 33,700 (20,896 ) 12,804 Trade names Indefinite 45,200 — 45,200 45,200 — 45,200 Total acquired intangible assets $ 388,118 $ (132,779 ) $ 255,339 $ 312,036 $ (108,152 ) $ 203,884
Estimated amortization expense for the remainder	Estimated amortization expense related to the Company’s finite-lived intangible assets for 2018 through 2022 and thereafter is as follows (in thousands): Fiscal Year Total Amortization Expense 2018 $ 22,764 2019 22,313 2020 22,313 2021 19,790 2022 18,146 Thereafter 104,813 $ 210,139

Financial Instruments (Tables)

Financial Instruments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Financial Instruments, Financial Assets, Balance Sheet Groupings [Abstract]
Fair value assets and liabilities measured on recurring basis	The following table provides a summary of the Company’s significant financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value and measured on a recurring basis (in thousands): Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2017 Carrying Value at December 31, 2017 Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) Assets: Restricted investments: Rabbi Trust $ 20,763 $ — $ 20,763 $ — Fixed income securities 1,902 — 1,902 — Liabilities: Interest rate swap derivatives $ 13,992 $ — $ 13,992 $ — Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2016 Carrying Value at December 31, 2016 Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) Assets: Restricted investments: Rabbi Trust $ 15,662 $ — $ 15,662 $ — Fixed income securities 1,782 — 1,782 — Liabilities: Interest rate swap derivatives $ 18,679 $ — $ 18,679 $ —

Fair Value of Assets and Liab41

Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Carrying value and estimated fair value of financial instruments	The Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets reflect certain financial instruments at carrying value. The following table presents the carrying values of those instruments and the corresponding estimated fair values (in thousands): Estimated Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2 017 Carrying Value as of December 31, 2017 Total Fair Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 81,377 $ 81,377 $ 81,377 $ — $ — Restricted cash and investments 52,168 52,168 49,884 2,284 — Liabilities: Borrowings under Senior Credit Facility $ 1,064,559 $ 1,070,514 $ — $ 1,070,514 $ — 5.875% Senior Notes due 2024 250,000 262,095 — 262,095 — 5.125% Senior Notes 300,000 303,918 — 303,918 — 5.875% Senior Notes due 2022 250,000 258,338 — 258,338 — 6.00% Senior Notes 350,000 362,835 — 362,835 — Non-recourse debt 393,737 394,671 — 394,671 — Estimated Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2016 Carrying Value as of December 31, 2016 Total Fair Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 68,038 $ 68,038 $ 68,038 $ — $ — Restricted cash 22,319 22,319 19,614 2,705 — Liabilities: Borrowings under Senior Credit Facility $ 804,500 $ 795,008 $ — $ 795,008 $ — 5.875% Senior Notes due 2024 250,000 247,813 — 247,813 — 5.125% Senior Notes 300,000 292,125 — 292,125 — 5.875% Senior Notes due 2022 250,000 254,688 — 254,688 — 6.00% Senior Notes 350,000 346,938 — 346,938 — Non-recourse debt 490,502 491,735 — 491,735 —

Accrued Expenses and other cu42

Accrued Expenses and other current liabilities (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Summary of accrued expenses	Accrued expenses and other current liabilities consisted of the following (in thousands): 2017 2016 Accrued interest $ 19,604 $ 20,564 Accrued bonus 16,906 14,788 Accrued insurance 78,048 52,280 Accrued property and other taxes 18,675 17,379 Construction retainage 3,882 226 Other 39,209 25,859 Total $ 176,324 $ 131,096

Debt (Tables)

Debt (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Summary of debt	Debt consisted of the following (in thousands): 12/31/2017 12/31/2016 Senior Credit Facility: Term loan $ 794,000 $ 289,500 Discount on term loan (3,499 ) — Unamortized debt issuance costs on term loan (7,612 ) (375 ) Revolver 270,559 515,000 Total Senior Credit Facility $ 1,053,448 $ 804,125 6.00% Senior Notes: Notes Due in 2026 $ 350,000 $ 350,000 Unamortized debt issuance costs (5,325 ) (5,770 ) Total 6.00% Senior Notes Due in 2026 $ 344,675 $ 344,230 5.875% Senior Notes: Notes Due in 2024 $ 250,000 $ 250,000 Unamortized debt issuance costs (3,385 ) (3,773 ) Total 5.875% Senior Notes Due in 2024 $ 246,615 $ 246,227 5.125% Senior Notes: Notes Due in 2023 $ 300,000 $ 300,000 Unamortized debt issuance costs (4,184 ) (4,786 ) Total 5.125% Senior Notes Due in 2023 $ 295,816 $ 295,214 5.875% Senior Notes: Notes Due in 2022 $ 250,000 $ 250,000 Unamortized debt issuance costs (3,241 ) (3,923 ) Total 5.875% Senior Notes Due in 2022 $ 246,759 $ 246,077 Non-Recourse Debt: Non-Recourse Debt $ 394,008 $ 490,902 Unamortized debt issuance costs on non-recourse debt (9,322 ) (18,295 ) Discount on Non-Recourse Debt (271 ) (400 ) Total Non-Recourse Debt $ 384,415 $ 472,207 Capital Lease Obligations 7,431 8,693 Other debt 2,728 3,030 Total debt $ 2,581,887 $ 2,419,803 Current portion of capital lease obligations, long-term debt and non-recourse debt [1] (28,920 ) (238,065 ) Capital Lease Obligations, long-term portion (6,059 ) (7,431 ) Non-Recourse Debt, long-term portion (365,364 ) (238,842 ) Long-Term Debt $ 2,181,544 $ 1,935,465 [1] Balance at December 31, 2016 included a lump sum payment of approximately $224.0 million which was made in November 2017. Refer to Note 7- Contract Receivable.
Debt repayment schedules under capital lease obligations, long-term debt and non-recourse debt	Debt repayment schedules under Capital Lease Obligations, Long-Term Debt, Non-Recourse Debt and the Senior Credit Facility are as follows: Fiscal Year Capital Leases Long-Term Debt Non- Recourse Debt Revolver Term Loans Total Annual Repayment (In thousands) 2018 1,936 498 19,050 — 8,000 29,484 2019 1,934 499 13,189 — 8,000 23,622 2020 1,934 233 14,744 — 8,000 24,911 2021 1,936 142 15,855 270,559 8,000 296,492 2022 1,233 250,133 8,990 — 8,000 268,356 Thereafter — 901,224 322,180 — 754,000 1,977,404 8,973 1,152,729 394,008 270,559 794,000 2,620,269 Interest imputed on Capital Leases (1,542 ) — — — — (1,542 ) Original issuer’s discount — — (271 ) — (3,499 ) (3,770 ) Current portion (1,372 ) (498 ) (19,050 ) — (8,000 ) (28,920 ) Non-current portion $ 6,059 $ 1,152,231 $ 374,687 $ 270,559 $ 782,501 $ 2,586,037
Senior Notes | 5.875% Senior Notes due 2024
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument redemption	, the Company may, at its option, redeem the 5.875% Senior Notes due 2024 in whole or in part on or after October 15, 2019 through 2024 and thereafter as indicated below: Year Percentage 2020 102.938% 2021 101.958% 2022 100.979% 2023 and thereafter 100.000%
Senior Notes | 6.00% Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument redemption	On or after April 15, 2021, GEO may, at its option, redeem all or part of the 6.00% Senior Notes upon not less than 30 nor more than 60 days ’ notice, at the redemption prices (expressed as percentages of principal amount) set forth below, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, on the 6.00% Senior Notes redeemed, to the applicable redemption date, if redeemed during the 12-month period beginning on April 15 of the years indicated below: Year Percentage 2022 103.000% 2023 102.000% 2024 101.000% 2025 and thereafter 100.000%
Senior Notes | 5.875% Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument redemption	On or after January 15, 2017, GEO may, at its option, redeem all or part of the 5.875% Senior Notes 2022 upon not less than 30 days nor more than 60 days ’ notice, at the redemption prices (expressed as percentages of principal amount) set forth below, plus accrued and unpaid interest and including Liquidated Damages, if any, on the 5.875% Senior Notes due 2022 redeemed, to the applicable redemption date, if redeemed during the 12-month period beginning on January 15 of the years indicated below: Year Percentage 2018 104.406 % 2019 102.938 % 2020 101.469 % 2021 and thereafter 100.000 %
Senior Notes | 5.125% Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument redemption	On or after April 1, 2018, the Company may, at its option, redeem all or a part of the 5.125% Senior Notes upon not less than 30 days nor more than 60 days notice at the redemption prices (expressed as percentages of principal amount) set forth below, plus accrued and unpaid interest and Liquidated Damages, if any, on the 5.125% Senior Notes redeemed, to the applicable redemption date, if redeemed during the period beginning on April 1 of the years indicated below: Year Percentage 2019 102.563 % 2020 101.708 % 2021 100.854 % 2022 and thereafter 100.000 %

Benefit Plans (Tables)

Benefit Plans (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Components of Company Plan Benefit Expense	The following table summarizes key information related to the Company’s pension plans and retirement agreements. The table illustrates the reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of the benefit obligation showing the effects during the periods presented attributable to service cost, interest cost, plan amendments, termination benefits, actuarial gains and losses. The assumptions used in the Company’s calculation of accrued pension costs are based on market information and the Company’s historical rates for employment compensation and discount rates. Year Ended December 31, 2017 Year Ended December 31, 2016 Accumulated Benefit Obligation, End of Year $ 25,457 $ 22,515 Change in Projected Benefit Obligation Projected Benefit Obligation, Beginning of Year $ 28,624 $ 25,935 Service Cost 1,001 995 Interest Cost 1,228 1,155 Actuarial (Gain) Loss 2,474 1,031 Benefits Paid (507 ) (492 ) Projected Benefit Obligation, End of Year $ 32,820 $ 28,624 Change in Plan Assets Plan Assets at Fair Value, Beginning of Year $ — $ — Company Contributions 507 492 Benefits Paid (507 ) (492 ) Plan Assets at Fair Value, End of Year $ — $ — Unfunded Status of the Plan $ (32,820 ) $ (28,624 ) Amounts Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Net Loss 7,745 5,561 Total Pension Cost $ 7,745 $ 5,561
Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost	2017 2016 Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost Service Cost $ 1,001 $ 995 Interest Cost 1,228 1,155 Amortization of: Net Loss 291 213 Net Periodic Pension Cost $ 2,520 $ 2,363 Weighted Average Assumptions for Expense Discount Rate 3.80 % 4.50 % Expected Return on Plan Assets N/A N/A Rate of Compensation Increase 4.40 % 4.40 %
Benefit payments representing the company's obligations to employees	The benefit payments reflected in the table below represent the Company’s obligations to employees that are eligible for retirement or have already retired and are receiving deferred compensation benefits: Fiscal Year Pension Benefits (In thousands) 2018 $ 8,642 2019 816 2020 833 2021 824 2022 892 Thereafter 20,813 $ 32,820

Business Segments and Geograp45

Business Segments and Geographic Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Operating and Reporting Segments	Segment disclosures below (in thousands) reflect the results of continuing operations. All transactions between segments are eliminated. Fiscal Year 2017 2016 2015 Revenues: U.S. Corrections & Detention $ 1,438,044 $ 1,375,277 $ 1,240,440 GEO Care 514,166 394,449 340,918 International Services 195,806 157,363 154,902 Facility Construction and Design [1] 115,404 252,401 107,047 Total revenues $ 2,263,420 $ 2,179,490 $ 1,843,307 Capital Expenditures: U.S. Corrections & Detention $ 117,186 $ 40,764 $ 76,070 GEO Care 24,263 35,001 39,523 International Services 6,957 5,800 1,988 Total capital expenditures $ 148,406 $ 81,565 $ 117,581 Depreciation and amortization: U.S. Corrections & Detention $ 75,276 $ 74,154 $ 70,486 GEO Care 47,103 38,687 33,582 International Services 1,918 2,075 2,688 Total depreciation and amortization $ 124,297 $ 114,916 $ 106,756 Operating Income: U.S. Corrections & Detention $ 302,488 $ 296,078 $ 281,945 GEO Care 123,525 111,780 82,806 International Services 14,235 5,809 7,666 Facility Construction & Design [1] (1,620 ) 626 352 Operating income from segments $ 438,628 $ 414,293 $ 372,769 General and Administrative Expenses (190,343 ) (148,709 ) (137,040 ) Total operating income $ 248,285 $ 265,584 $ 235,729 [1] The Company began the design and construction of a new prison located in Ravenhall, a locality near Melbourne, Australia in 2014. The facility was completed in November 2017. There were no capital expenditures or depreciation or amortization associated with this segment in 2017, 2016 or 2015. Refer to Note 7 - Contract Receivable.
Pre-Tax Income Reconciliation of Segments	The following is a reconciliation of the Company’s total operating income from its reportable segments to the Company’s income before income taxes and equity in earnings of affiliates, in each case, during the years ended December 31, 2017 , 2016 and 2015, respectively. Fiscal Year Ended 2017 2016 2015 (In thousands) Operating income from segments $ 438,628 $ 414,293 $ 372,769 Unallocated amounts: General and administrative expense (190,343 ) (148,709 ) (137,040 ) Net interest expense (96,348 ) (100,222 ) (94,558 ) Loss on extinguishment of debt — (15,885 ) — Income before income taxes and equity in earnings of affiliates $ 151,937 $ 149,477 $ 141,171
Asset Reconciliation of Segments	The following is a reconciliation of the Company’s reportable segment assets to the Company’s total assets as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. 2017 2016 (In thousands) Reportable segment assets $ 4,046,323 $ 3,613,351 Cash 81,377 68,038 Deferred income tax assets 26,277 30,039 Restricted cash and investments, current and non-current 72,931 37,981 Total assets $ 4,226,908 $ 3,749,409
Geographical Information	2017 2016 2015 (In thousands) Segment assets: U.S. Corrections & Detention $ 2,385,069 $ 2,390,705 $ 2,396,076 GEO Care 1,121,792 711,795 722,248 International Services 40,056 64,417 43,589 Facility Construction & Design 499,406 446,434 176,638 Total segment assets $ 4,046,323 $ 3,613,351 $ 3,338,551 Fiscal Year 2017 2016 2015 (In thousands) Revenues: U.S. operations $ 1,952,210 $ 1,770,273 $ 1,581,811 Australia operations 285,702 388,361 237,731 South African operations 18,251 13,658 14,964 United Kingdom operations 7,257 7,198 8,801 Total revenues $ 2,263,420 $ 2,179,490 $ 1,843,307 Property and Equipment, net: U.S. operations $ 2,061,711 $ 1,887,043 $ 1,910,378 Australia operations 16,281 10,053 5,871 South African operations 131 145 90 United Kingdom operations — — 47 Total Property and Equipment, net $ 2,078,123 $ 1,897,241 $ 1,916,386
Sources of Revenue	All of the Company’s revenue is generated from external customers. Fiscal Year 2017 2016 2015 (In thousands) Revenues: Corrections & Detention $ 1,633,850 $ 1,532,640 $ 1,395,342 GEO Care 514,166 394,449 340,918 Facility Construction and Design 115,404 252,401 107,047 Total revenues $ 2,263,420 $ 2,179,490 $ 1,843,307
Business Concentration	Except for the major customer noted in the following table, no other single customer made up greater than 10% of the Company’s consolidated revenues for the following fiscal years: Customer 2017 2016 2015 Various agencies of the U.S Federal Government: 48 % 48 % 45 %

Income Taxes (Tables)

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income (loss) before income taxes and equity income	The United States and foreign components of income before income taxes and equity in earnings in affiliates are as follows: 2017 2016 2015 (In thousands) Income before income taxes and equity in earnings in affiliates United States $ 130,205 $ 139,937 $ 130,752 Foreign 21,732 9,540 10,419 Income before income taxes and equity in earnings in affiliates $ 151,937 $ 149,477 $ 141,171
Components of taxes on income (loss)	The provision for income taxes consists of the following components: 2017 2016 2015 (In thousands) Federal income taxes: Current $ 13,928 $ 5,801 $ 3,437 Deferred (3,803 ) (3,541 ) (1,924 ) 10,125 2,260 1,513 State income taxes: Current 3,337 2,764 683 Deferred (2,269 ) (1,792 ) 684 1,068 972 1,367 Foreign income taxes: Current (11,545 ) 5,302 5,643 Deferred 18,310 (630 ) (1,134 ) 6,765 4,672 4,509 Total U.S. and foreign provision for income taxes $ 17,958 $ 7,904 $ 7,389
Reconciliation of the statutory U.S. federal tax rate (35.0%) and the effective income tax rate	A reconciliation of the statutory U.S. federal tax rate of 35.00% and the effective income tax rate is as follows: 2017 2016 2015 (In thousands) Provisions using statutory federal income tax rate $ 53,175 $ 52,317 $ 49,410 State income taxes (benefit), net of federal tax benefit (776 ) 1,161 (322 ) REIT Benefit (43,554 ) (41,479 ) (42,536 ) Change in contingent tax liabilities (510 ) (403 ) (395 ) Change in valuation allowance 2,055 243 3,702 Tax Cut and Jobs Act Impact 9,584 — — Other, net (2,016 ) (3,935 ) (2,470 ) Total provision for income taxes $ 17,958 $ 7,904 $ 7,389
Components of deferred tax assets and liabilities	The following table presents the breakdown between non-current net deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2017 and 2016: 2017 2016 (In thousands) Deferred tax assets - non current 26,277 30,039 Deferred tax liabilities - non current (8,757 ) — Total net deferred tax assets $ 17,520 $ 30,039 The significant components of the Company's deferred tax assets and liabilities consisted of the following as of December 31, 2017 and 2016: 2017 2016 Deferred tax assets: (In thousands) Net operating losses $ 45,041 $ 32,088 Accrued liabilities 25,384 26,355 Deferred compensation 11,675 14,273 Accrued compensation 6,854 6,527 Deferred revenue 2,780 4,564 Deferred rent 506 2,469 Tax credits 6,629 4,524 Equity awards 4,076 4,296 Other, net 453 1,260 Valuation allowance (22,577 ) (17,312 ) Total deferred tax assets $ 80,821 $ 79,044 Deferred tax liabilities: Intangible assets $ (30,084 ) $ (40,935 ) Capitalized transaction costs (17,955 ) (5,945 ) Depreciation (15,262 ) (2,125 ) Total deferred tax liabilities $ (63,301 ) $ (49,005 ) Total net deferred tax assets $ 17,520 $ 30,039
Reconciliation of unrecognized tax benefits	A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows: 2017 2016 2015 (In thousands) Balance at Beginning of Period $ 1,640 $ 1,571 $ 2,076 Additions based on tax positions related to the current year — 1,290 — Additions for tax positions of prior years — 341 — Additions from current year acquisitions 4,121 — — Reductions for tax positions of prior years (1,290 ) — — Reductions as a result of a lapse of applicable statutes of limitations (10 ) (1,562 ) (505 ) Balance at End of Period $ 4,461 $ 1,640 $ 1,571

Commitments and Contingencies (

Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Future minimum commitments under leases	The Company leases facilities, office space, computers and transportation equipment under non-cancelable operating leases expiring between 2018 and 2096 . The future minimum commitments under these leases are as follows: Fiscal Year Annual Rental (In thousands) 2018 $ 47,112 2019 39,669 2020 16,614 2021 10,322 2022 8,660 Thereafter 47,803 $ 170,180

Selected Quarterly Financial 48

Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Quarterly Financial Data [Abstract]
Company's quarterly financial data	The Company’s selected quarterly financial data is as follows (in thousands, except per share data attributable to GEO): First Second Third Fourth 2017 Revenues $ 550,614 $ 577,070 $ 566,759 $ 568,977 Operating income ** 64,372 54,553 62,902 66,458 Net Income * ** 40,366 30,942 38,453 36,263 Net Income Attributable to The GEO Group, Inc. * 40,403 30,992 38,489 36,357 Basic earnings per share: Net income per share ** $ 0.36 $ 0.25 $ 0.31 $ 0.30 Diluted earnings per share: Net income per share ** $ 0.35 $ 0.25 $ 0.31 $ 0.30 First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter 2016 Revenues $ 510,185 $ 548,350 $ 554,376 $ 566,579 Operating income 59,167 65,957 72,452 68,008 Net Income ** 32,326 23,156 43,674 49,342 Net Income Attributable to The GEO Group, Inc. ** 32,350 23,209 43,720 49,436 Basic earnings per share: Net income per share ** $ 0.29 $ 0.21 $ 0.39 $ 0.44 Diluted earnings per share: Net income per share ** $ 0.29 $ 0.21 $ 0.39 $ 0.44 * Second quarter 2017 net income includes nonrecurring merger and acquisition costs related to the Company's acquisition of CEC. The acquisition also led to an increase in revenue for Second Quarter through Fourth Quarter 2017. Refer to Note 2 - Business Combinations.

Condensed Consolidating Finan49

Condensed Consolidating Financial Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Condensed Consolidating Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME For the Year Ended December 31, 2017 The GEO Group, Inc. Combined Subsidiary Guarantors Combined Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Revenues $ 711,013 $ 1,810,262 $ 321,612 $ (579,467 ) $ 2,263,420 Operating expenses 568,061 1,441,884 270,017 (579,467 ) 1,700,495 Depreciation and amortization 24,580 96,051 3,666 — 124,297 General and administrative expenses 59,194 104,373 26,776 — 190,343 Operating income 59,178 167,954 21,153 — 248,285 Interest income 16,200 4,294 52,069 (20,887 ) 51,676 Interest expense (69,969 ) (55,080 ) (43,862 ) 20,887 (148,024 ) Income before income taxes and equity in earnings of affiliates 5,409 117,168 29,360 — 151,937 Provision for income taxes 1,103 9,608 7,247 — 17,958 Equity in earnings of affiliates, net of income tax benefit — — 12,045 — 12,045 Income from operations before equity in income of consolidated subsidiaries 4,306 107,560 34,158 — 146,024 Income from consolidated subsidiaries, net of income tax provision 141,718 — — (141,718 ) — Net income 146,024 107,560 34,158 (141,718 ) 146,024 Loss attributable to noncontrolling interests — — 217 $ — 217 Net income attributable to The GEO Group, Inc. $ 146,024 $ 107,560 $ 34,375 $ (141,718 ) $ 146,241 Net income $ 146,024 $ 107,560 $ 34,158 $ (141,718 ) $ 146,024 Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax — (1,420 ) 7,793 — 6,373 Total comprehensive income $ 146,024 $ 106,140 $ 41,951 $ (141,718 ) $ 152,397 Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests — — 211 — 211 Comprehensive income attributable to The GEO Group, Inc. $ 146,024 $ 106,140 $ 42,162 $ (141,718 ) $ 152,608 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME For the Year Ended December 31, 2016 The GEO Group, Inc. Combined Subsidiary Guarantors Combined Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Revenues $ 697,292 $ 1,626,690 $ 420,019 $ (564,511 ) $ 2,179,490 Operating expenses 560,694 1,283,447 370,651 (564,511 ) 1,650,281 Depreciation and amortization 25,224 85,852 3,840 — 114,916 General and administrative expenses 47,354 72,831 28,524 — 148,709 Operating income 64,020 184,560 17,004 — 265,584 Interest income 20,409 1,842 28,944 (22,699 ) 28,496 Interest expense (65,018 ) (55,295 ) (31,104 ) 22,699 (128,718 ) Loss on extinguishment of debt (15,885 ) — — — (15,885 ) Income before income taxes and equity in earnings of affiliates 3,526 131,107 14,844 — 149,477 Provision for income taxes 1,124 2,108 4,672 — 7,904 Equity in earnings of affiliates, net of income tax provision — — 6,925 — 6,925 Income from operations before equity in income of consolidated subsidiaries 2,402 128,999 17,097 — 148,498 Income from consolidated subsidiaries, net of income tax provision 146,096 — — (146,096 ) — Net income 148,498 128,999 17,097 (146,096 ) 148,498 Loss attributable to noncontrolling interests $ — $ — $ 217 $ — $ 217 Net income attributable to The GEO Group, Inc. $ 148,498 $ 128,999 $ 17,314 $ (146,096 ) $ 148,715 Net income $ 148,498 $ 128,999 $ 17,097 $ (146,096 ) $ 148,498 Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax — (704 ) 2,302 — 1,598 Total comprehensive income $ 148,498 $ 128,295 $ 19,399 $ (146,096 ) $ 150,096 Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests — — 198 — 198 Comprehensive income attributable to The GEO Group, Inc. $ 148,498 $ 128,295 $ 19,597 $ (146,096 ) $ 150,294 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME For the Year ended December 31, 2015 The GEO Group, Inc. Combined Combined Eliminations Consolidated Revenues $ 664,741 $ 1,462,540 $ 272,204 $ (556,178 ) $ 1,843,307 Operating expenses 546,100 1,143,679 230,181 (556,178 ) 1,363,782 Depreciation and amortization 24,711 77,582 4,463 — 106,756 General and administrative expenses 47,553 70,015 19,472 — 137,040 Operating income 46,377 171,264 18,088 — 235,729 Interest income 23,771 3,059 11,329 (26,581 ) 11,578 Interest expense (61,293 ) (57,431 ) (13,993 ) 26,581 (106,136 ) Income before income taxes and equity in earnings of affiliates 8,855 116,892 15,424 — 141,171 Provision for income taxes 1,083 1,797 4,509 — 7,389 Equity in earnings of affiliates, net of income tax provision — — 5,533 — 5,533 Income from operations before equity in income of consolidated subsidiaries 7,772 115,095 16,448 — 139,315 Income from consolidated subsidiaries, net of income tax provision 131,543 — — (131,543 ) — Net income 139,315 115,095 16,448 (131,543 ) 139,315 Loss attributable to noncontrolling interests $ — $ — $ 123 $ — $ 123 Net income attributable to The GEO Group, Inc. $ 139,315 $ 115,095 $ 16,571 $ (131,543 ) $ 139,438 Net income $ 139,315 $ 115,095 $ 16,448 $ (131,543 ) $ 139,315 Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax — 1,276 (6,311 ) — (5,035 ) Total comprehensive income $ 139,315 $ 116,371 $ 10,137 $ (131,543 ) $ 134,280 Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests — — 215 — 215 Comprehensive income attributable to The GEO Group, Inc. $ 139,315 $ 116,371 $ 10,352 $ (131,543 ) $ 134,495
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET As of December 31, 2017 The GEO Group, Inc. Combined Subsidiary Guarantors Combined Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated (Dollars in thousands) ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents $ 54,666 $ — $ 26,711 $ — $ 81,377 Restricted cash and investments — — 44,932 — 44,932 Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts 130,354 225,029 34,533 — 389,916 Contract receivable, current portion — — 18,142 — 18,142 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 2,589 24,163 18,590 — 45,342 Total current assets 187,609 249,192 142,908 — 579,709 Restricted Cash and Investments — 25,715 2,284 — 27,999 Property and Equipment, Net 777,404 1,209,816 90,903 — 2,078,123 Assets Held for Sale — 3,915 — — 3,915 Non-Current Contract Receivable — — 404,309 — 404,309 Intercompany Receivable 1,130,189 88,534 28,218 (1,246,941 ) — Non-Current Deferred Income Tax Assets 863 23,913 1,501 — 26,277 Goodwill — 778,504 447 — 778,951 Intangible Assets, Net — 254,531 808 — 255,339 Investment in Subsidiaries 1,336,665 456,076 2,190 (1,794,931 ) — Other Non-Current Assets 11,141 115,330 25,210 (79,395 ) 72,286 Total Assets $ 3,443,871 $ 3,205,526 $ 698,778 $ (3,121,267 ) $ 4,226,908 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY Accounts payable $ 20,643 $ 65,475 $ 6,469 $ — $ 92,587 Accrued payroll and related taxes — 51,780 19,952 — 71,732 Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 40,344 115,636 20,344 — 176,324 Current portion of capital lease obligations, long-term debt and non-recourse debt 8,000 1,870 19,050 — 28,920 Total current liabilities 68,987 234,761 65,815 — 369,563 Non-Current Deferred Income Tax Liabilities — — 8,757 — 8,757 Intercompany Payable 79,984 1,129,590 37,367 (1,246,941 ) — Other Non-Current Liabilities 4,674 157,200 14,223 (79,395 ) 96,702 Capital Lease Obligations — 6,059 — — 6,059 Long-Term Debt 2,090,985 — 90,559 — 2,181,544 Non-Recourse Debt — — 365,364 — 365,364 Commitments & Contingencies Shareholders' Equity: Total shareholders’ equity attributable to The GEO Group, Inc. 1,199,241 1,677,916 117,015 (1,794,931 ) 1,199,241 Noncontrolling Interests — — (322 ) — (322 ) Total Shareholders’ Equity 1,199,241 1,677,916 116,693 (1,794,931 ) 1,198,919 Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity $ 3,443,871 $ 3,205,526 $ 698,778 $ (3,121,267 ) $ 4,226,908 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET As of December 31, 2016 The GEO Group, Inc. Combined Subsidiary Guarantors Combined Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated (Dollars in thousands) ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents $ 45,566 $ 842 $ 21,630 $ — $ 68,038 Restricted cash and investments — — 17,133 — 17,133 Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts 139,571 200,239 16,445 — 356,255 Contract receivable, current portion — — 224,033 — 224,033 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 677 24,096 7,437 — 32,210 Total current assets 185,814 225,177 286,678 — 697,669 Restricted Cash and Investments 170 19,742 936 — 20,848 Property and Equipment, Net 735,104 1,078,220 83,917 — 1,897,241 Contract Receivable — — 219,783 — 219,783 Intercompany Receivable 918,527 141,987 27,290 (1,087,804 ) — Non-Current Deferred Income Tax Assets 764 17,918 11,357 — 30,039 Goodwill 79 614,941 413 — 615,433 Intangible Assets, Net — 203,138 746 — 203,884 Investment in Subsidiaries 1,238,772 453,635 2,190 (1,694,597 ) — Other Non-Current Assets 15,011 108,434 20,933 (79,866 ) 64,512 Total Assets $ 3,094,241 $ 2,863,192 $ 654,243 $ (2,862,267 ) $ 3,749,409 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY Accounts payable $ 8,402 $ 50,200 $ 21,035 $ — $ 79,637 Accrued payroll and related taxes — 41,230 14,030 — 55,260 Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 36,792 83,906 10,398 — 131,096 Current portion of capital lease obligations, long-term debt and non-recourse debt 3,000 1,700 233,365 — 238,065 Total current liabilities 48,194 177,036 278,828 — 504,058 Non-Current Deferred Income Tax Liabilities — — — — — Intercompany Payable 133,039 920,825 33,940 (1,087,804 ) — Other Non-Current Liabilities 2,487 144,383 21,652 (79,866 ) 88,656 Capital Lease Obligations — 7,431 — — 7,431 Long-Term Debt 1,935,465 — — — 1,935,465 Non-Recourse Debt — — 238,842 — 238,842 Commitments & Contingencies Shareholders' Equity: Total shareholders’ equity attributable to The GEO Group, Inc. 975,056 1,613,517 81,080 (1,694,597 ) 975,056 Noncontrolling Interests — — (99 ) — (99 ) Total Shareholders’ Equity 975,056 1,613,517 80,981 (1,694,597 ) 974,957 Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity $ 3,094,241 $ 2,863,192 $ 654,243 $ (2,862,267 ) $ 3,749,409
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS For the Year Ended December 31, 2017 The GEO Group, Inc. Combined Subsidiary Guarantors Combined Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Consolidated (Dollars in thousands) Cash Flow from Operating Activities: Net cash provided by operating activities $ 118,180 $ 91,467 $ 171,395 $ 381,042 Cash Flow from Investing Activities: Acquisition of CEC, cash consideration, net of cash acquired (353,556 ) — — (353,556 ) Proceeds from sale of property and equipment 3,436 — 24 3,460 Insurance proceeds - damaged property 2,754 — — 2,754 Change in restricted cash and investments — (5,973 ) (27,688 ) (33,661 ) Capital expenditures (53,030 ) (86,336 ) (9,040 ) (148,406 ) Net cash used in investing activities (400,396 ) (92,309 ) (36,704 ) (529,409 ) Cash Flow from Financing Activities: Payments on long-term debt (1,140,788 ) — — (1,140,788 ) Proceeds from long-term debt 1,389,084 — — 1,389,084 Payments on non-recourse debt — — (307,414 ) (307,414 ) Proceeds from non-recourse debt — — 181,658 181,658 Taxes paid related to net share settlements of equity awards (4,142 ) — — (4,142 ) Debt issuance costs (8,701 ) — (841 ) (9,542 ) Proceeds from stock options exercised 6,962 — — 6,962 Dividends paid (227,463 ) — — (227,463 ) Proceeds from issuance of common stock in connection with ESPP 497 — — 497 Proceeds from issuance of common stock in connection with public offering 275,867 — — 275,867 Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 291,316 — (126,597 ) 164,719 Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents — — (3,013 ) (3,013 ) Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents 9,100 (842 ) 5,081 13,339 Cash and Cash Equivalents, beginning of period 45,566 842 21,630 68,038 Cash and Cash Equivalents, end of period $ 54,666 $ — $ 26,711 $ 81,377 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS For the Year Ended December 31, 2016 The GEO Group Inc. Combined Subsidiary Guarantors Combined Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Consolidated (Dollars in thousands) Cash Flow from Operating Activities: Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities $ 154,125 $ 66,009 $ (248,162 ) $ (28,028 ) Cash Flow from Investing Activities: Proceeds from sale of property and equipment 2,030 — — 2,030 Insurance proceeds - damaged property — — 4,733 4,733 Change in restricted cash and investments (24 ) (3,356 ) (6,178 ) (9,558 ) Capital expenditures (14,040 ) (61,811 ) (5,714 ) (81,565 ) Net cash used in investing activities (12,034 ) (65,167 ) (7,159 ) (84,360 ) Cash Flow from Financing Activities: Payments on long-term debt (934,006 ) — — (934,006 ) Proceeds from long-term debt 1,012,945 — — 1,012,945 Payments on non-recourse debt — — (10,064 ) (10,064 ) Proceeds from non-recourse debt — — 266,835 266,835 Taxes paid related to net share settlements of equity awards (2,336 ) — — (2,336 ) Tax deficiency related to equity compensation (844 ) — (782 ) (1,626 ) Debt issuance costs (16,980 ) — (4,135 ) (21,115 ) Proceeds from stock options exercised 2,367 — 980 3,347 Dividends paid (194,748 ) — (194,748 ) Proceeds from issuance of common stock in connection with ESPP — 436 436 Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities (133,602 ) — 253,270 119,668 Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents — — 1,120 1,120 Net Increase (decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents 8,489 842 (931 ) 8,400 Cash and Cash Equivalents, beginning of period 37,077 — 22,561 59,638 Cash and Cash Equivalents, end of period $ 45,566 $ 842 $ 21,630 $ 68,038

Summary of Business Organizat50

Summary of Business Organization, Operations and Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Details Textual) detainee in Thousands, bed in Thousands, $ in Thousands, £ in Millions	1 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2018USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)personfacilitydetaineebedBed	Dec. 31, 2017GBP (£)personfacilitydetaineebedBed	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016GBP (£)	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)
Summary of Business Organization
Number of beds | bed			96	96
Correctional, detention and residential treatment facilities including projects under development | facility			141	141
Provision of monitoring services tracking offenders (more than 139,000 offenders) | person			192,000	192,000
Provision of monitoring services tracking offenders using technology products | detainee			100	100
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents			$ 81,377		$ 68,038		$ 59,638	$ 41,337
Accounts Receivable
Minimum period for payment receivable in arrears for services			30 days
Maximum period for payment receivable in arrears for services			60 days
Notes Receivable
Interest rate for subordinated loan extended to the former joint venture partner			13.00%
Line of Credit, amount outstanding			$ 270,559		515,000
Federal and state income tax overpayments			15,500		9,400
Property and Equipment
Assets held for sale			3,915		0
Asset Impairments
Property and equipment, net			$ 2,078,123		1,897,241		1,916,386
Number of vacant beds at its idle facilities | Bed			5,400	5,400
Number of marketed idle facilities | facility			5	5
Carrying values of idle facilities			$ 139,600
Other Intangible Assets
Amortization period			1 year
Debt Issuance Costs
Deferred debt issuance cost, accumulated amortization			$ 49,800		40,200
Debt issuance costs included in other non-current assets			$ 42,300		48,900
Revenue based on performance of certain targets			1.00%
Capitalized Computer Software, Net			$ 30,100		21,200
Facility management contracts
Other Intangible Assets
Amortization period			16 years 3 months
Foreign Subsidiaries
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents			$ 28,200		21,600
GEO Amey
Summary of Business Organization
Ownership percentage			50.00%	50.00%
Notes Receivable
Line of Credit, amount outstanding			$ 16,200	£ 12
Minimum
Property and Equipment
Useful life			1 year
Minimum | Facility management contracts
Other Intangible Assets
Amortization period			3 years
Minimum | Technology
Other Intangible Assets
Amortization period			7 years
Maximum | Facility management contracts
Other Intangible Assets
Amortization period			21 years
Maximum | Technology
Other Intangible Assets
Amortization period			8 years
Building and Building Improvements | Minimum
Property and Equipment
Useful life			2 years
Building and Building Improvements | Maximum
Property and Equipment
Useful life			50 years
Equipment and Furniture and Fixtures | Minimum
Property and Equipment
Useful life			3 years
Equipment and Furniture and Fixtures | Maximum
Property and Equipment
Useful life			10 years
LIBOR | GEO Amey
Notes Receivable
Principal amount and accrued interest at LIBOR			0.50%
Cornell Companies, Inc.
Accounts Receivable
Accounts receivable one year past due and still accruing			1 year
Other Noncurrent Assets
Accounts Receivable
Trade receivables			$ 4,000		1,300
Other Noncurrent Assets | GEO Amey
Notes Receivable
Due from joint venture, current			$ 1,700	£ 1.3
Due from joint venture, non-current					4,300	£ 3.5
The GEO Group Australia | Ravenhall
Notes Receivable
Facility, number of beds | Bed			1,300	1,300
Common Stock
Summary of Business Organization
Stock split, conversion ratio		1.5
AUSTRALIA
Asset Impairments
Property and equipment, net			$ 16,281		$ 10,053		$ 5,871
AUSTRALIA | Foreign Tax Authority
Notes Receivable
Federal and state income tax overpayments			$ 13,000
Subsequent Event
Property and Equipment
Proceeds from sale of property held-for-sale	$ 4,000

Summary of Business Organizat51

Summary of Business Organization, Operations and Significant Accounting Policies - Variable Interest Entities (Details) £ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2011GBP (£)director£ / sharesshares	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2017GBP (£)	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Variable interest entity ownership percentage in joint venture		50.00%
Partnership interest share amount | £	£ 100
Units of partnership interest, amount	100
Value per partnership interest shares | £ / shares	£ 1
Directors appointed to board by each party | director	3
Line of Credit, amount outstanding | $		$ 270,559		$ 515,000
GEO Amey
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Units of partnership interest, amount	50
Line of Credit, amount outstanding		$ 16,200	£ 12,000,000
SACS
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Life term of contract		25 years
Reduction of government guarantee in case of default		80.00%
Investment in joint venture | $		$ 18,100		$ 11,800
GEO UK
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Variable interest entity ownership percentage in joint venture		50.00%
Units of partnership interest, amount	50
Kensani Corrections
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Variable interest entity ownership percentage in joint venture		50.00%
Other Noncurrent Assets | GEO Amey
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Due from joint venture, current		$ 1,700	£ 1,300,000

Summary of Business Organizat52

Summary of Business Organization, Operations and Significant Accounting Policies - Reserve for Insurance Loss (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
General liability insurance maximum recoverage per occurrence	$ 80
General liability insurance maximum coverage in aggregate	100
GEO care insurance maximum recoverable per occurrence	35
Deductible amount for general insurance liability and hospital professional insurance liability	3
Deductible amount for worker's compensation insurance liability	2
Deductible amount for automobile insurance liability	1
Undiscounted reserves for workers compensation and general liability claims	$ 71	$ 51.6

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Summary of Business Organization, Operations and Significant Accounting Policies - Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 975,056
Current-period other comprehensive income (loss)	6,379
Ending balance	1,199,241
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax attributable to The GEO Group, Inc.
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	(11,284)
Current-period other comprehensive income (loss)	3,814
Ending balance	(7,470)
Unrealized loss on derivatives, net of tax
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	(15,877)
Current-period other comprehensive income (loss)	3,985
Ending balance	(11,892)
Pension adjustments, net of tax
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	(3,664)
Current-period other comprehensive income (loss)	(1,420)
Ending balance	(5,084)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	(30,825)
Ending balance	$ (24,446)

Summary of Business Organizat54

Summary of Business Organization, Operations and Significant Accounting Policies - Stock Based Compensation (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Fair value of stock-based awards
Risk free interest rates	1.53%	1.45%	1.00%
Expected volatility	36.00%	25.00%	24.00%
Expected dividend	5.79%	8.85%	5.75%
Restricted Stock Award
Fair value of stock-based awards
Risk free interest rates	1.46%	1.08%	0.93%
Expected volatility	42.20%	23.50%	21.40%
Beta	1.11	1.04	0.78
Minimum
Fair value of stock-based awards
Expected term	4 years	4 years	4 years
Maximum
Fair value of stock-based awards
Expected term	5 years	5 years	5 years

Summary of Business Organizat55

Summary of Business Organization, Operations and Significant Accounting Policies - Accounting Standards Implementation (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jan. 01, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Excess tax benefit, amount		$ 1.6
Subsequent Event | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Revenue, initial application period cumulative effect transition, reclassifications (less than 2 million annually)	$ 2

Business Combinations - Narrati

Business Combinations - Narrative (Details) bed in Thousands, $ in Thousands	Apr. 05, 2017USD ($)bed	Nov. 30, 2017USD ($)	Jul. 31, 2017USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquisition of CEC, net of cash acquired					$ 0	$ 0	$ 307,404
Outstanding balance				$ 2,620,269	2,620,269
Goodwill				778,951	778,951	$ 615,433	$ 615,438
Community Education Centers
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Facility, number of beds | bed	12
Percentage of voting interests acquired	100.00%
Acquisition of CEC, net of cash acquired	$ 353,600
Cash acquired from acquisition	3,000
Acquisition related costs	4,100
Outstanding balance	115,000
Purchase price adjustment, decrease			$ 2,600		(909)
Maximum potential adjustment to purchase price	1,900
Measurement period adjustment				6,700
Measurement period adjustment, valuation of an unfavorable contract liability				4,600
Goodwill	$ 172,343			165,656	165,656
Revenue for CEC activity since acquisition				171,000
Earnings for CEC activity since acquisition				22,000
Other non-current liabilities				$ 5,100	562
Acquisition-related Costs | Community Education Centers
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquisition related costs					$ 15,000
Assets Of One Of CEC Entities
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Proceeds from sale of assets		$ 3,700
Goodwill decrease		$ 2,200

Business Combinations - Assets

Business Combinations - Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2017	Apr. 05, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill		$ 778,951	$ 778,951		$ 615,433	$ 615,438
Community Education Centers
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Accounts Receivable		32,869	32,869	$ 29,936
Prepaid and other current assets		4,397	4,397	5,032
Property and equipment		126,510	126,510	126,510
Intangible assets		76,000	76,000	76,000
Favorable lease assets		3,110	3,110	3,110
Deferred income tax assets		4,116	4,116	2,223
Other non-current assets		4,327	4,327	4,327
Total assets acquired		251,329	251,329	247,138
Accounts payable and accrued expenses		51,651	51,651	53,800
Unfavorable lease liabilities		1,299	1,299	1,299
Other non-current liabilities		10,479	10,479	9,917
Total liabilities assumed		63,429	63,429	65,016
Total identifiable net assets		187,900	187,900	182,122
Goodwill		165,656	165,656	172,343
Total consideration paid, net of cash acquired		353,556	353,556	$ 354,465
Measurement Period Adjustments
Accounts Receivable			2,933
Prepaid and other current assets			(635)
Deferred income tax assets			1,893
Total assets acquired			4,191
Accounts payable and accrued expenses			(2,149)
Other non-current liabilities		$ 5,100	562
Total liabilities assumed			(1,587)
Total liabilities assumed			5,778
Goodwill			(6,687)
Total consideration paid, net of cash acquired	$ 2,600		$ (909)

Business Combinations - Intangi

Business Combinations - Intangible Assets Acquired (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Apr. 05, 2017	Dec. 31, 2017
Community Education Centers
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Total acquired intangible assets	$ 76,000	$ 76,000
Facility management contracts
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Weighted Average Useful Life (years)	17 years 12 months
Facility management contracts | Community Education Centers
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Total acquired intangible assets	$ 75,300
Covenants not to compete
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Weighted Average Useful Life (years)	1 year
Covenants not to compete | Community Education Centers
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Total acquired intangible assets	$ 700

Business Combinations - Pro For

Business Combinations - Pro Forma (Details) - Community Education Centers - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Pro forma revenues	$ 2,300,000	$ 2,400,000	$ 2,100,000
Pro forma net income attributable to the GEO Group, Inc.	$ 160,000	$ 143,000	$ 127,000

Shareholders' Equity - Dividend

Shareholders' Equity - Dividends Declared (Details) - Dividend Paid - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	Oct. 12, 2017	Jul. 10, 2017	Apr. 25, 2017	Feb. 06, 2017	Oct. 18, 2016	Jul. 20, 2016	Apr. 20, 2016	Feb. 03, 2016	Nov. 03, 2015	Jul. 31, 2015	Apr. 29, 2015	Feb. 06, 2015
Dividends Payable [Line Items]
Distribution Per Share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.47	$ 0.47	$ 0.47	$ 0.47	$ 0.43	$ 0.43	$ 0.43	$ 0.43	$ 0.43	$ 0.41	$ 0.41	$ 0.41
Aggregate Payment Amount	$ 58.3	$ 58.3	$ 58.4	$ 52.5	$ 48.8	$ 48.7	$ 48.7	$ 48.5	$ 48.5	$ 46.3	$ 46.3	$ 46
Qualified
Dividends Payable [Line Items]
Distribution Per Share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.0176751	$ 0.0176751	$ 0.0176751	$ 0.0175622	$ 0.0493613	$ 0.0493613	$ 0.0493613	$ 0.0493613	$ 0.0370254	$ 0.0353166	$ 0.0353166	$ 0.0353166
Non-Qualified
Dividends Payable [Line Items]
Distribution Per Share (in dollars per share)	0.2484259	0.2484259	0.2484259	0.2468402	0.2886402	0.2886402	0.2886402	0.2886402	0.2893354	0.2759814	$ 0.2759814	$ 0.2759814
Nondividend Distributions
Dividends Payable [Line Items]
Distribution Per Share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.2038990	$ 0.2038990	$ 0.2038990	$ 0.2025975	$ 0.0953319	$ 0.0953319	$ 0.0953319	$ 0.0953319	$ 0.1069725	$ 0.1020353

Shareholders' Equity - Common S

Shareholders' Equity - Common Stock, Distributions, Prospectus Supplement and Preferred Stock (Details)	Mar. 13, 2017USD ($)shares	Mar. 08, 2017shares	Mar. 07, 2017$ / sharesshares	Dec. 31, 2017vote$ / sharesshares	Dec. 31, 2016$ / sharesshares	Dec. 31, 2015shares	Nov. 10, 2014USD ($)
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Number of votes per each share | vote				1
Common stock, voting rights				one vote per share
Minimum % of REIT taxable income to be paid as dividend annually				90.00%
Issuance of common stock under prospectus supplement, shares	10,350,000		9,000,000
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) | $ / shares			$ 0.01	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Sale of stock, price per share (in dollars per share) | $ / shares			27.80
Proceeds from issuance of common stock | $	$ 288,100,000
Preferred stock, shares authorized				30,000,000	30,000,000
Underwriters
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Sale of stock, price per share (in dollars per share) | $ / shares			$ 26.70
Over-Allotment Option
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Proceeds from issuance of common stock | $	$ 37,600,000
Over-Allotment Option | Underwriters
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Issuance of common stock under prospectus supplement, shares		1,350,000
Option to exercise additional purchase of stock, term			30 days
Prospectus Supplement
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Issuance of common stock under prospectus supplement, shares				0	0	0
Maximum common stock value authorized under prospectus supplement | $							$ 150,000,000

Shareholders' Equity - Noncontr

Shareholders' Equity - Noncontrolling Interests (Details) - SACS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Life term of contract	25 years
Percentage of profit share of parent in joint venture	88.75%
Percentage of profit share of noncontrolling in joint venture	11.25%

Equity Incentive Plans (Compens

Equity Incentive Plans (Compensation Expense) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Recognized compensation expenses
Stock option plan expense	$ 1,305	$ 538	$ 727
Restricted stock expense	$ 18,539	$ 12,235	$ 10,982

Equity Incentive Plans (Options

Equity Incentive Plans (Options Activity) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Summary of the activity of stock option awards, shares
Options outstanding, Beginning Balance , Shares	1,211
Options granted, shares	462	300	300
Options exercised, Shares	(360)
Options forfeited/canceled/expired, Shares	(83)
Options outstanding, Ending Balance , Shares	1,230	1,211
Options vested and expected to vest, Shares	1,165
Options exercisable, Shares	523
Summary of the activity of stock option awards, weighted average exercise price
Options outstanding, Beginning Balance, Wtd. Avg. Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$ 20.65
Options granted, Wtd. Avg. Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	32.30
Options exercised, Wtd. Avg. Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	19.11
Options forfeited/canceled/expired, Wtd. Avg. Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	27.41
Options outstanding, Ending Balance, Wtd. Avg. Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	25.02	$ 20.65
Options vested and expected to vest, Wtd. Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	24.84
Options exercisable, Wtd. Avg. Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$ 22.04
Options outstanding, Ending Balance, Wtd. Avg. Remaining Contractual Term	7 years 3 months 30 days	7 years 1 month 21 days
Options vested and expected to vest, Wtd. Avg Remaining Contractual Term	7 years 2 months 29 days
Options exercisable, Wtd. Avg. Remaining Contractual Term	5 years 10 months 35 days
Options outstanding, Beginning Balance, Average Intrinsic Value	$ 3,117	$ 5,466
Options vested and expected to vest, Aggregate Intrinsic Value	3,042
Options exercisable, Aggregate Intrinsic Value	2,174
Intrinsic value of options exercised	4,126	1,671	$ 2,000
Fair value of shares vested	$ 373	$ 518	$ 1,314

Equity Incentive Plans (Optio65

Equity Incentive Plans (Options by Exercise Price) (Details) - $ / shares shares in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Granted, Wtd. Avg. grant date fair value (in dollars per share)	$ 5.91	$ 2.09	$ 4.26
Options granted, shares	462	300	300
Exercise prices and related information of stock option outstanding
Options outstanding, number outstanding (in shares)	1,230
Options outstanding, Wtd. Avg. remaining contractual life	7 years 3 months 30 days
Options outstanding, Wtd. Avg. exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 25.02
Options exercisable, Number exercisable (in shares)	523
Options exercisable Wtd. Avg. Remaining Contractual Life	5 years 10 months 35 days
Options exercisable, Wtd. Avg. exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 22.04
0-18.23
Exercise prices and related information of stock option outstanding
Lower range limit, Exercise price (in dollars per share)	0
Upper range limit, Exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 18.23
Options outstanding, number outstanding (in shares)	185
Options outstanding, Wtd. Avg. remaining contractual life	3 years 2 months 20 days
Options outstanding, Wtd. Avg. exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 13.97
Options exercisable, Number exercisable (in shares)	185
Options exercisable Wtd. Avg. Remaining Contractual Life	3 years 2 months 20 days
Options exercisable, Wtd. Avg. exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 13.97
18.24-22.26
Exercise prices and related information of stock option outstanding
Lower range limit, Exercise price (in dollars per share)	18.24
Upper range limit, Exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 22.26
Options outstanding, number outstanding (in shares)	392
Options outstanding, Wtd. Avg. remaining contractual life	7 years 5 months 38 days
Options outstanding, Wtd. Avg. exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 20.18
Options exercisable, Number exercisable (in shares)	133
Options exercisable Wtd. Avg. Remaining Contractual Life	6 years 9 months 63 days
Options exercisable, Wtd. Avg. exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 20.62
22.27-29.39
Exercise prices and related information of stock option outstanding
Lower range limit, Exercise price (in dollars per share)	22.27
Upper range limit, Exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 29.39
Options outstanding, number outstanding (in shares)	233
Options outstanding, Wtd. Avg. remaining contractual life	6 years 11 months 38 days
Options outstanding, Wtd. Avg. exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 28.77
Options exercisable, Number exercisable (in shares)	120
Options exercisable Wtd. Avg. Remaining Contractual Life	6 years 8 months 74 days
Options exercisable, Wtd. Avg. exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 28.77
29.40-43.15
Exercise prices and related information of stock option outstanding
Lower range limit, Exercise price (in dollars per share)	32.41
Upper range limit, Exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 43.15
Options outstanding, number outstanding (in shares)	420
Options outstanding, Wtd. Avg. remaining contractual life	9 years 43 days
Options outstanding, Wtd. Avg. exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 32.27
Options exercisable, Number exercisable (in shares)	85
Options exercisable Wtd. Avg. Remaining Contractual Life	8 years 9 months 70 days
Options exercisable, Wtd. Avg. exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 32.27

Equity Incentive Plans (Nonvest

Equity Incentive Plans (Nonvested Stock Option Activity) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Summary of the activity of stock option awards, shares
Options outstanding, beginning balance, shares	590
Granted, shares	462	300	300
Vested, shares	(262)
Forfeited, shares	(83)
Options outstanding, ending balance, shares	707	590
Options non vested, Wtd. avg. grant date fair value beginning balance (in dollars per share)	$ 1.93
Granted, Wtd. Avg. grant date fair value (in dollars per share)	5.91	$ 2.09	$ 4.26
Vested, Wtd. Avg. grant date fair value (in dollars per share)	2.01
Forfeited, Wtd. Avg. grant date fair value (in dollars per share)	3.87
Options non vested, Wtd. avg. grant date fair value ending balance (in dollars per share)	$ 3.93	$ 1.93
Stock Options
Summary of the activity of stock option awards, shares
Unrecognized compensation costs related to awards	$ 2
Expected weighted average period to recognize expense	2 years 10 months 24 days

Equity Incentive Plans (Restric

Equity Incentive Plans (Restricted Stock Activity) (Details) - Restricted Stock Award $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)$ / sharesshares
Summary of the activity of restricted stock
Restricted stock outstanding shares, Beginning Balance | shares	1,345
Granted shares | shares	933
Vested shares | shares	(442)
Forfeited/canceled shares | shares	(66)
Restricted stock outstanding shares, Ending Balance | shares	1,770
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract]
Restricted stock outstanding Wtd. Avg. Grant Date Fair Value, Beginning Balance (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 24.37
Granted Wtd. Avg. Grant Date Fair Value (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	35.31
Vested Wtd. Avg. Grant Date Fair Value (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	23.23
Forfeited/Canceled Wtd. Avg. Grant Date Fair Value (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	26.89
Restricted stock outstanding Wtd. Avg. Grant Date Fair Value, Ending Balance (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 30.47
Unrecognized compensation costs related to awards | $	$ 33.4
Expected weighted average period to recognize expense	2 years 6 months

Equity Incentive Plans (Details

Equity Incentive Plans (Details Textual) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)metricsshares	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)metricsshares	Dec. 31, 2016shares	Dec. 31, 2015shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Options outstanding, number outstanding (in shares)	1,230,000	1,230,000
Vesting period		4 years
Stock option vest immediately for the chief executive officer		100.00%
Expiration period		10 years
Restricted Stock Award
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unvested awards other than options	1,770,000	1,770,000	1,345,000
Unrecognized compensation costs related to awards | $	$ 33.4	$ 33.4
Expected weighted average period to recognize expense		2 years 6 months
Granted shares		933,000
Restricted Stock Award | Minimum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period		3 years
Restricted Stock Award | Maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period		4 years
Restricted Stock Award | Certain Employees and Executive Officers
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Granted shares		933,000	524,000	635,000
Stock Options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unrecognized compensation costs related to awards | $	$ 2	$ 2
Expected weighted average period to recognize expense		2 years 10 months 24 days
Performance Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period		3 years
Number of annual performance metrics | metrics	2	2
Vesting rights, percentage weighted towards EPS performance	50.00%	50.00%	50.00%
Vesting rights, percentage weighted towards capital performance	50.00%	50.00%	50.00%
Performance Shares | Minimum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting percentage of target		0.00%
Performance Shares | Maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting percentage of target		200.00%
Performance Shares | Certain Employees and Executive Officers
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Granted shares		352,500	173,000	223,000
Employee Stock
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Discount on purchase of Common Stock for employee from the current market price		5.00%
Capital shares reserved for future issuance	750,000	750,000
Shares issued for ESPP	20,009		23,037	19,808
2014 Stock Incentive Plan
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares authorized				4,625,030
Common stock available for the issuance of awards	3,000,000	3,000,000
2006 Stock Incentive Plan
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Common stock available for the issuance of awards	1,625,030	1,625,030

Earnings Per Share (Details)

Earnings Per Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Sep. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2017	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Abstract]
Net Income	$ 36,263	$ 38,453	$ 30,942	$ 40,366	$ 49,342	$ 43,674	$ 23,156	$ 32,326	$ 146,024	$ 148,498	$ 139,315
Loss attributable to noncontrolling interests									217	217	123
Net Income Attributable to The GEO Group, Inc.	$ 36,357	$ 38,489	$ 30,992	$ 40,403	$ 49,436	$ 43,720	$ 23,209	$ 32,350	$ 146,241	$ 148,715	$ 139,438
Basic earnings per share attributable to The GEO Group, Inc.:
Weighted average shares outstanding (in shares)									120,095,000	111,065,000	110,544,000
Net income per share — basic (in dollars per share)	$ 0.30	$ 0.31	$ 0.25	$ 0.36	$ 0.44	$ 0.39	$ 0.21	$ 0.29	$ 1.22	$ 1.34	$ 1.26
Diluted earnings per share attributable to The GEO Group, Inc.:
Weighted average shares outstanding (in shares)									120,095,000	111,065,000	110,544,000
Dilutive effect of equity incentive plans (in shares)									719,000	420,000	449,000
Weighted average shares assuming dilution (in shares)									120,814,000	111,485,000	110,993,000
Net income per share — diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 0.30	$ 0.31	$ 0.25	$ 0.35	$ 0.44	$ 0.39	$ 0.21	$ 0.29	$ 1.21	$ 1.33	$ 1.25
Stock Options
Diluted earnings per share attributable to The GEO Group, Inc.:
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share									617,025	862,964	360,693
Restricted Stock Award
Diluted earnings per share attributable to The GEO Group, Inc.:
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share									719,204	267,045	315,111

Property and Equipment (Details

Property and Equipment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Property Plant And Equipment Net By Type [Abstract]
Property and equipment, gross	$ 2,752,111	$ 2,493,580
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	(673,988)	(596,339)
Property and equipment, net	$ 2,078,123	1,897,241	$ 1,916,386
Minimum
Property Plant And Equipment Net By Type [Abstract]
Useful life	1 year
Land
Property Plant And Equipment Net By Type [Abstract]
Property and equipment, gross	$ 129,421	116,517
Buildings and improvements
Property Plant And Equipment Net By Type [Abstract]
Property and equipment, gross	$ 2,009,279	1,853,409
Buildings and improvements | Minimum
Property Plant And Equipment Net By Type [Abstract]
Useful life	2 years
Buildings and improvements | Maximum
Property Plant And Equipment Net By Type [Abstract]
Useful life	50 years
Leasehold improvements
Property Plant And Equipment Net By Type [Abstract]
Property and equipment, gross	$ 288,614	270,760
Leasehold improvements | Minimum
Property Plant And Equipment Net By Type [Abstract]
Useful life	1 year
Leasehold improvements | Maximum
Property Plant And Equipment Net By Type [Abstract]
Useful life	29 years
Equipment
Property Plant And Equipment Net By Type [Abstract]
Property and equipment, gross	$ 193,281	186,095
Equipment | Minimum
Property Plant And Equipment Net By Type [Abstract]
Useful life	3 years
Equipment | Maximum
Property Plant And Equipment Net By Type [Abstract]
Useful life	10 years
Furniture, fixtures and computer software
Property Plant And Equipment Net By Type [Abstract]
Property and equipment, gross	$ 57,204	52,225
Furniture, fixtures and computer software | Maximum
Property Plant And Equipment Net By Type [Abstract]
Useful life	7 years
Facility construction in progress
Property Plant And Equipment Net By Type [Abstract]
Property and equipment, gross	$ 74,312	$ 14,574

Property and Equipment (Detai71

Property and Equipment (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Property and Equipment (Textual) [Abstract]
Depreciation expense	$ 98.9	$ 92.8	$ 85.9
Assets under capital leases	17.1	17.1
Accumulated amortization related to capital leases	12.2	11.2
Depreciation expense related to capital leases	$ 1	$ 1	$ 1

Contract Receivable (Details)

Contract Receivable (Details) $ in Thousands	Sep. 16, 2014Bedinmate	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2017AUD	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Contract receivable		$ 404,309		$ 219,783
Ravenhall
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Contract receivable		$ 422,500
Loan issued, interest rate		8.97%
Ravenhall | The GEO Group Australia
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Facility, number of beds | Bed	1,000
Number of inmates, capacity | inmate	1,300
Facility operation contract term	25 years
National Australia Bank Limited | Non Recourse Debt | Ravenhall
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Capital contribution		$ 89,800	AUD 115,000,000
Lump sum due at completion		$ 242,000	AUD 310,000,000

Derivative Financial Instrume73

Derivative Financial Instruments (Details)	Dec. 31, 2017
Fullham, Australia
Interest Rate Swaps [Abstract]
Fixed interest rate on cash flow interest rate derivative	9.70%

Derivative Financial Instrume74

Derivative Financial Instruments (Australia Ravenhall) (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2017AUD
Derivative [Line Items]
Change in fair value of derivative instrument classified as cash flow hedge	$ 3,985	$ 1,820	$ (1,375)
Payments on non-recourse debt	307,414	$ 10,064	$ 11,908
Interest Rate Swap | Asset under Construction | Ravenhall, Australia
Derivative [Line Items]
Fixed interest rate on cash flow interest rate derivative			3.30%
Notional amount	364,000			AUD 466,300,000
Interest Rate Swap | Operating Phase of Asset | Ravenhall, Australia
Derivative [Line Items]
Fixed interest rate on cash flow interest rate derivative			4.20%
National Australia Bank Limited | Non Recourse Debt | Ravenhall
Derivative [Line Items]
Lump sum due at completion	242,000			AUD 310,000,000
Cash Flow Hedging | Ravenhall, Australia
Derivative [Line Items]
Change in fair value of derivative instrument classified as cash flow hedge	4,000
Other Noncurrent Liabilities | Ravenhall, Australia
Derivative [Line Items]
Value of swap liability	$ 14,000

Goodwill and Other Intangible75

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, Net (Goodwill) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Changes in the Company's goodwill balances
Beginning balance		$ 615,433	$ 615,438
Acquisitions (net of dispositions)		163,473	0
Foreign currency translation		45	(5)
Ending balance		778,951	615,433
U.S. Corrections & Detention
Changes in the Company's goodwill balances
Beginning balance		277,774	277,774
Acquisitions (net of dispositions)		39,231	0
Foreign currency translation		0	0
Ending balance		317,005	277,774
GEO Community Services
Changes in the Company's goodwill balances
Beginning balance		337,257	337,257
Acquisitions (net of dispositions)		124,242	0
Foreign currency translation		0	0
Ending balance		461,499	337,257
International Services
Changes in the Company's goodwill balances
Beginning balance		402	407
Acquisitions (net of dispositions)		0	0
Foreign currency translation		45	(5)
Ending balance		$ 447	$ 402
Assets Of One Of CEC Entities
Goodwill [Line Items]
Proceeds from sale of assets	$ 3,700
Goodwill decrease	$ 2,200

Goodwill and Other Intangible76

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, Net (Intangible Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Goodwill [Line Items]
Amortization period	1 year
Schedule of intangible assets
Accumulated Amortization	$ (132,779)	$ (108,152)
Finite-lived intangible assets	210,139
Intangible assets, gross carrying amount	388,118	312,036
Total acquired intangible assets, Net carrying amount	255,339	203,884
Trade names
Schedule of intangible assets
Indefinite lived intangible assets	$ 45,200	45,200
Facility management contracts
Goodwill [Line Items]
Amortization period	16 years 3 months
Schedule of intangible assets
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 308,518	233,136
Accumulated Amortization	(106,724)	(87,256)
Finite-lived intangible assets	201,794	145,880
Covenants not to compete
Schedule of intangible assets
Gross Carrying Amount	700	0
Accumulated Amortization	(517)	0
Finite-lived intangible assets	$ 183	0
Technology
Goodwill [Line Items]
Amortization period	7 years 3 months
Schedule of intangible assets
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 33,700	33,700
Accumulated Amortization	(25,538)	(20,896)
Finite-lived intangible assets	$ 8,162	$ 12,804

Goodwill and Other Intangible77

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, Net (Amortization Expense) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization expense	$ 24,700	$ 20,400	$ 19,300
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2,018	22,764
2,019	22,313
2,020	22,313
2,021	19,790
2,022	18,146
Thereafter	104,813
Finite-lived intangible assets	$ 210,139
Facility management contracts
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted average period before renewal or extension	1 year 6 months 20 days
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Finite-lived intangible assets	$ 201,794	$ 145,880

Financial Instruments (Details)

Financial Instruments (Details) - Recurring - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Restricted investments:
Rabbi Trust	$ 20,763	$ 15,662
Fixed income securities	1,902	1,782
Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1)
Restricted investments:
Rabbi Trust	0	0
Fixed income securities	0	0
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
Restricted investments:
Rabbi Trust	20,763	15,662
Fixed income securities	1,902	1,782
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Restricted investments:
Rabbi Trust	0	0
Fixed income securities	0	0
Interest Rate Swap
Liabilities:
Interest rate swap derivative liability	13,992	18,679
Interest Rate Swap | Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1)
Liabilities:
Interest rate swap derivative liability	0	0
Interest Rate Swap | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
Liabilities:
Interest rate swap derivative liability	13,992	18,679
Interest Rate Swap | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Liabilities:
Interest rate swap derivative liability	$ 0	$ 0

Fair Value of Assets and Liab79

Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Apr. 18, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 25, 2014	Oct. 03, 2013	Mar. 19, 2013	Feb. 10, 2011
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 81,377,000	$ 68,038,000		$ 59,638,000	$ 41,337,000
5.875% Senior Notes due 2024 | Senior Notes
Liabilities:
Debt instrument, face amount						$ 250,000,000
Stated interest rate	5.875%	5.875%				5.875%
5.125% Senior Notes | Senior Notes
Liabilities:
Debt instrument, face amount								$ 300,000,000
Stated interest rate	5.125%	5.125%						5.125%
5.875% Senior Notes due 2022 | Senior Notes
Liabilities:
Debt instrument, face amount							$ 250,000,000
Stated interest rate	5.875%	5.875%
6.625% Senior Notes | Senior Notes
Liabilities:
Debt instrument, face amount									$ 300,000,000
Stated interest rate	6.625%	6.625%						6.00%	6.625%
6.00% Senior Notes | Senior Notes
Liabilities:
Debt instrument, face amount			$ 350,000,000
Stated interest rate	6.00%		6.00%
Carrying Value
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 81,377,000	$ 68,038,000
Restricted cash	52,168,000	22,319,000
Liabilities:
Borrowings under the Senior Credit Facility	1,064,559,000	804,500,000
Carrying Value | 5.875% Senior Notes due 2024
Liabilities:
Senior notes, fair value	250,000,000	250,000,000
Carrying Value | 5.125% Senior Notes
Liabilities:
Senior notes, fair value	300,000,000	300,000,000
Carrying Value | 5.875% Senior Notes due 2022
Liabilities:
Senior notes, fair value	250,000,000	250,000,000
Carrying Value | 6.00% Senior Notes
Liabilities:
Senior notes, fair value	350,000,000	350,000,000
Fair Value
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	81,377,000	68,038,000
Restricted cash	52,168,000	22,319,000
Liabilities:
Borrowings under the Senior Credit Facility	1,070,514,000	795,008,000
Fair Value | 5.875% Senior Notes due 2024
Liabilities:
Senior notes, fair value	262,095,000	247,813,000
Fair Value | 5.125% Senior Notes
Liabilities:
Senior notes, fair value	303,918,000	292,125,000
Fair Value | 5.875% Senior Notes due 2022
Liabilities:
Senior notes, fair value	258,338,000	254,688,000
Fair Value | 6.00% Senior Notes
Liabilities:
Senior notes, fair value	362,835,000	346,938,000
Level 1 | Fair Value
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	81,377,000	68,038,000
Restricted cash	49,884,000	19,614,000
Liabilities:
Borrowings under the Senior Credit Facility	0	0
Level 1 | Fair Value | 5.875% Senior Notes due 2024
Liabilities:
Senior notes, fair value	0	0
Level 1 | Fair Value | 5.125% Senior Notes
Liabilities:
Senior notes, fair value	0
Level 1 | Fair Value | 5.875% Senior Notes due 2022
Liabilities:
Senior notes, fair value	0	0
Level 1 | Fair Value | 6.00% Senior Notes
Liabilities:
Senior notes, fair value	0	0
Level 2 | Fair Value
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Restricted cash	2,284,000	2,705,000
Liabilities:
Borrowings under the Senior Credit Facility	1,070,514,000	795,008,000
Level 2 | Fair Value | 5.875% Senior Notes due 2024
Liabilities:
Senior notes, fair value	262,095,000	247,813,000
Level 2 | Fair Value | 5.125% Senior Notes
Liabilities:
Senior notes, fair value	303,918,000	292,125,000
Level 2 | Fair Value | 5.875% Senior Notes due 2022
Liabilities:
Senior notes, fair value	258,338,000	254,688,000
Level 2 | Fair Value | 6.00% Senior Notes
Liabilities:
Senior notes, fair value	362,835,000	346,938,000
Level 3 | Fair Value
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Restricted cash	0	0
Liabilities:
Borrowings under the Senior Credit Facility	0	0
Level 3 | Fair Value | 5.875% Senior Notes due 2024
Liabilities:
Senior notes, fair value	0	0
Level 3 | Fair Value | 5.125% Senior Notes
Liabilities:
Senior notes, fair value	0
Level 3 | Fair Value | 5.875% Senior Notes due 2022
Liabilities:
Senior notes, fair value	0	0
Level 3 | Fair Value | 6.00% Senior Notes
Liabilities:
Senior notes, fair value	0	0
AUSTRALIA | Subsidiaries | Carrying Value
Liabilities:
Non-recourse debt	393,737,000	490,502,000
AUSTRALIA | Subsidiaries | Fair Value
Liabilities:
Non-recourse debt	394,671,000	491,735,000
AUSTRALIA | Level 1 | Subsidiaries | Fair Value
Liabilities:
Non-recourse debt	0	0
AUSTRALIA | Level 2 | Subsidiaries | Fair Value
Liabilities:
Non-recourse debt	394,671,000	491,735,000
AUSTRALIA | Level 3 | Subsidiaries | Fair Value
Liabilities:
Non-recourse debt	$ 0	$ 0

Accrued Expenses and other cu80

Accrued Expenses and other current liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Accrued interest	$ 19,604	$ 20,564
Accrued bonus	16,906	14,788
Accrued insurance	78,048	52,280
Accrued property and other taxes	18,675	17,379
Construction retainage	3,882	226
Other	39,209	25,859
Total	$ 176,324	$ 131,096

Debt (Details)

Debt (Details) $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2017USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2017AUD	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)	Apr. 18, 2016	Sep. 25, 2014	Mar. 19, 2013	Feb. 10, 2011
Summary of debt
Term loan		$ 794,000		$ 289,500
Unamortized debt issuance costs on term loan		(7,612)		(375)
Revolver		270,559		515,000
Total Senior Credit Facility		1,053,448		804,125
Long-term debt		2,620,269
Discount on Non-Recourse Debt		(3,499)		0
Capital Lease Obligations		7,431		8,693
Other debt		2,728		3,030
Total debt		2,581,887		2,419,803
Current portion of capital lease obligations, long-term debt and non-recourse debt [1]		(28,920)		(238,065)
Capital Lease Obligations, long-term portion		(6,059)		(7,431)
Non-Recourse Debt, long-term portion		(365,364)		(238,842)
Long term debt		2,181,544		1,935,465
Repayments of debt, lump sum payment	$ 224,000
Senior Notes | 6.00% Senior Notes
Summary of debt
Unamortized debt issuance costs on term loan		(5,325)		(5,770)
Long-term debt, gross		350,000		350,000
Long-term debt		$ 344,675		344,230
Stated interest rate		6.00%	6.00%		6.00%
Senior Notes | 5.875% Senior Notes due 2024
Summary of debt
Unamortized debt issuance costs on term loan		$ (3,385)		(3,773)
Long-term debt, gross		250,000		250,000
Long-term debt		$ 246,615		$ 246,227
Stated interest rate		5.875%	5.875%	5.875%		5.875%
Senior Notes | 5.125% Senior Notes
Summary of debt
Unamortized debt issuance costs on term loan		$ (4,184)		$ (4,786)
Long-term debt, gross		300,000		300,000
Long-term debt		$ 295,816		$ 295,214
Stated interest rate		5.125%	5.125%	5.125%			5.125%
Senior Notes | 5.875% Senior Notes
Summary of debt
Unamortized debt issuance costs on term loan		$ (3,241)		$ (3,923)
Long-term debt, gross		250,000		250,000
Long-term debt		$ 246,759		$ 246,077
Stated interest rate		5.875%	5.875%	5.875%
Senior Notes | 6.625% Senior Notes
Summary of debt
Stated interest rate		6.625%	6.625%	6.625%			6.00%	6.625%
Non Recourse Debt
Summary of debt
Unamortized debt issuance costs on term loan		$ (9,322)		$ (18,295)
Non-Recourse Debt		394,008		490,902
Discount on Non-Recourse Debt		(271)		(400)
Total Non-Recourse Debt		384,415		$ 472,207
National Australia Bank Limited | Ravenhall | Non Recourse Debt
Summary of debt
Lump sum due at completion		$ 242,000	AUD 310,000,000

Debt (Amended Credit Agreement)

Debt (Amended Credit Agreement) (Details)	Mar. 23, 2017USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2017AUD	Mar. 23, 2017AUD	Mar. 22, 2017USD ($)	Mar. 22, 2017AUD	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt issuance costs		$ 7,612,000					$ 375,000
Term loan		794,000,000					289,500,000
Revolver		270,559,000					$ 515,000,000
Long-term debt		2,620,269,000
Additional increase in borrowing capacity ability		$ 450,000,000
Weighted average interest rates on outstanding borrowings		3.90%	3.90%
Revolver
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Revolver		$ 270,600,000
Additional Revolver
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Borrowing capacity remaining		559,300,000
Line of Credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt		1,152,729,000
Revolving Credit Facility | Line of Credit | Amended Credit Agreement [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity	$ 900,000,000
Total leverage ratio	2.50			2.50
Covenant, total leverage ratio, maximum	6.25			6.25
Senior secured leverage ratio	3.50			3.50
Interest coverage ratio	3			3
Revolving Credit Facility | Line of Credit | Amended Credit Agreement [Member] | LIBOR
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate	2.25%			2.25%
Term Loan
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Term loan		794,000,000
Term Loan | Line of Credit | Amended Credit Agreement [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity	$ 800,000,000				$ 291,000,000
Term Loan | Line of Credit | Amended Credit Agreement [Member] | LIBOR
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate	2.25%			2.25%
Variable rate, floor	0.75%			0.75%
Letter of credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt		70,100,000
Letter of credit | Line of Credit | Amended Credit Agreement [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity | AUD				AUD 275,000,000		AUD 225,000,000
Debt issuance costs	$ 7,000,000
Letter of credit | Line of Credit | Bank Guarantee And Standby Sub Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity		$ 78,100,000	AUD 100,000,000
Accordion | Line of Credit | Amended Credit Agreement [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Accordion feature, increase limit	$ 450,000,000

Debt (Credit Agreement) (Detail

Debt (Credit Agreement) (Details) - USD ($)	Aug. 27, 2014	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Capitalized loan costs		$ 42,300,000	$ 48,900,000
Term Loans		794,000,000	289,500,000
Line of Credit, amount outstanding		270,559,000	515,000,000
Outstanding balance		2,620,269,000
Additional increase in borrowing capacity ability		$ 450,000,000
Weighted average interest rates on outstanding borrowings		3.90%
Loss on extinguishment of debt		$ 0	$ 15,885,000	$ 0
Term Loan
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Term Loans		794,000,000
Letter of credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Outstanding balance		70,100,000
Additional Revolver
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Borrowing capacity remaining		559,300,000
Revolver
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of Credit, amount outstanding		$ 270,600,000
Revolver | LIBOR
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument basis spread on variable rate	2.25%
Term Loan | LIBOR
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument basis spread on variable rate	2.50%
Term Loan | LIBOR | Minimum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument basis spread on variable rate	0.75%

Debt (6.00% Senior Notes) (Deta

Debt (6.00% Senior Notes) (Details) - Senior Notes - USD ($)	Sep. 25, 2014	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Apr. 18, 2016
6.00% Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated interest rate		6.00%		6.00%
Debt instrument, face amount				$ 350,000,000
Loan costs				$ 6,000,000
Percentage of principal amount redeemable		101.00%
Violation or event of default, interest payment failure, term		30 days
Violation or event of default, interest payment failure, maximum excess proceeds on sale of asset		$ 50,000,000
Violation or event of default, interest payment failure, failure to comply with other indenture agreements, term		60 days
6.00% Senior Notes | Minimum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notice period prior to redemption		30 days
6.00% Senior Notes | Maximum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notice period prior to redemption		60 days
6.00% Senior Notes | Redemption, Period On Or Prior To April 15, 2019
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Percentage of principal amount redeemed		35.00%
Redemption price percentage		106.00%
6.00% Senior Notes | Redemption, Period Before April 15, 2021
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Redemption price percentage		100.00%
6.00% Senior Notes | Redemption, Period One
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Redemption price percentage		103.00%
6.00% Senior Notes | Redemption, Period Two
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Redemption price percentage		102.00%
6.00% Senior Notes | Redemption, Period Three
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Redemption price percentage		101.00%
6.00% Senior Notes | Redemption, Period Four
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Redemption price percentage		100.00%
5.875% Senior Notes due 2024
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated interest rate	5.875%	5.875%	5.875%
Debt instrument, face amount	$ 250,000,000
Violation or event of default, interest payment failure, term	30 days
Violation or event of default, interest payment failure, maximum excess proceeds on sale of asset	$ 25,000,000
Violation or event of default, interest payment failure, failure to comply with other indenture agreements, term	60 days
5.875% Senior Notes due 2024 | Redemption, Period Two
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Redemption price percentage	100.00%
5.875% Senior Notes due 2024 | Redemption, Period Four
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Redemption price percentage	102.938%

Debt (6.625% Senior Notes) (Det

Debt (6.625% Senior Notes) (Details) - USD ($)	Apr. 18, 2016	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Mar. 19, 2013	Feb. 10, 2011
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Loss on extinguishment of debt		$ 0	$ 15,885,000	$ 0
Senior Notes | 6.625% Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated interest rate		6.625%	6.625%		6.00%	6.625%
Debt instrument, face amount						$ 300,000,000
Repurchase amount	$ 231,000,000
Loss on extinguishment of debt	$ 15,900,000

Debt (5.875% Senior Notes Due 2

Debt (5.875% Senior Notes Due 2024) (Details) - USD ($)	Sep. 25, 2014	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Mar. 19, 2013	Feb. 10, 2011
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Capitalized loan costs		$ 42,300,000	$ 48,900,000
5.875% Senior Notes due 2024
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Capitalized loan costs	$ 4,600,000
Senior Notes | 5.125% Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, face amount				$ 300,000,000
Stated interest rate		5.125%	5.125%	5.125%
Senior Notes | 5.125% Senior Notes | Redemption, Period 2019
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Redemption price percentage		101.708%
Senior Notes | 5.125% Senior Notes | Redemption, Period 2020
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Redemption price percentage		100.854%
Senior Notes | 5.125% Senior Notes | Redemption, Period 2021
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Redemption price percentage		100.00%
Senior Notes | 5.875% Senior Notes due 2024
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, face amount	$ 250,000,000
Stated interest rate	5.875%	5.875%	5.875%
Violation or event of default, interest payment failure, term	30 days
Violation or event of default, interest payment failure, maximum excess proceeds on sale of asset	$ 25,000,000
Violation or event of default, interest payment failure, failure to comply with other indenture agreements, term	60 days
Senior Notes | 5.875% Senior Notes due 2024 | Redemption, Period 2017
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Redemption price percentage	100.00%
Senior Notes | 5.875% Senior Notes due 2024 | Redemption, Period 2019
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Redemption price percentage	102.938%
Senior Notes | 5.875% Senior Notes due 2024 | Redemption, Period 2020
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Redemption price percentage	101.958%
Senior Notes | 5.875% Senior Notes due 2024 | Redemption, Period 2021
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Redemption price percentage	100.979%
Senior Notes | 5.875% Senior Notes due 2024 | 2022 and thereafter
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Redemption price percentage	100.00%
Senior Notes | 6.625% Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, face amount					$ 300,000,000
Stated interest rate		6.625%	6.625%	6.00%	6.625%

Debt (5.125% Senior Notes) (Det

Debt (5.125% Senior Notes) (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Mar. 19, 2013
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Capitalized loan costs	$ 42,300,000	$ 48,900,000
Loss on extinguishment of debt	$ 0	$ 15,885,000	$ 0
Senior Notes | 5.125% Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, face amount				$ 300,000,000
Stated interest rate	5.125%	5.125%		5.125%
Debt covenant, asset proceeds, excess proceeds	$ 25,000,000
Debt covenant, indenture agreement, period after notice	60 days
Percentage of principal amount redeemable	101.00%
Redemption price calculation contributor, percentage	100.00%
Senior Notes | 5.125% Senior Notes | Redemption, Period 2018
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Redemption price percentage	102.563%
Senior Notes | 5.125% Senior Notes | Redemption, Period 2019
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Redemption price percentage	101.708%
Senior Notes | 5.125% Senior Notes | Redemption, Period 2020
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Redemption price percentage	100.854%
Senior Notes | 5.125% Senior Notes | 2020 and thereafter
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Redemption price percentage	100.00%
Senior Notes | 5.125% Senior Notes | Minimum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notice period prior to redemption	30 days
Senior Notes | 5.125% Senior Notes | Maximum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notice period prior to redemption	60 days

Debt (5.875% Senior Notes) (Det

Debt (5.875% Senior Notes) (Details) - USD ($)	Sep. 25, 2014	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Oct. 03, 2013	Mar. 19, 2013
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of Credit, amount outstanding		$ 270,559,000	$ 515,000,000
Loss on extinguishment of debt		$ 0	$ 15,885,000	$ 0
5.875% Senior Notes | Redemption, Period 2017
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Redemption price percentage		104.406%
5.875% Senior Notes | Redemption, Period 2018
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Redemption price percentage		102.938%
5.875% Senior Notes | Redemption, Period 2019
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Redemption price percentage		101.469%
5.875% Senior Notes | 2020 and thereafter
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Redemption price percentage		100.00%
Senior Notes | 5.875% Senior Notes due 2024
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, face amount	$ 250,000,000
Stated interest rate	5.875%	5.875%	5.875%
Senior Notes | 5.875% Senior Notes due 2024 | Redemption, Period 2017
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Redemption price percentage	100.00%
Senior Notes | 5.875% Senior Notes due 2024 | Redemption, Period 2019
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Redemption price percentage	102.938%
Senior Notes | 5.875% Senior Notes due 2024 | 2020 and thereafter
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Redemption price percentage	101.958%
Senior Notes | 5.125% Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, face amount						$ 300,000,000
Stated interest rate		5.125%	5.125%			5.125%
Percentage of principal amount redeemable		101.00%
Debt covenant, asset proceeds, excess proceeds		$ 25,000,000
Debt covenant, indenture agreement, period after notice		60 days
Senior Notes | 5.125% Senior Notes | Redemption, Period 2018
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Redemption price percentage		102.563%
Senior Notes | 5.125% Senior Notes | Redemption, Period 2019
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Redemption price percentage		101.708%
Senior Notes | 5.125% Senior Notes | 2020 and thereafter
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Redemption price percentage		100.854%
Senior Notes | 5.125% Senior Notes | Maximum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notice period prior to redemption		60 days
Senior Notes | 5.125% Senior Notes | Minimum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notice period prior to redemption		30 days
Senior Notes | 5.875% Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, face amount					$ 250,000,000
Stated interest rate		5.875%	5.875%
Percentage of principal amount redeemable		101.00%
Debt covenant, asset proceeds, excess proceeds		$ 25,000,000
Debt covenant, indenture agreement, period after notice		60 days
Senior Notes | 5.875% Senior Notes | Maximum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notice period prior to redemption		60 days
Senior Notes | 5.875% Senior Notes | Minimum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notice period prior to redemption		30 days
Senior Notes | 7.75% Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated interest rate		7.75%

Debt (Nonrecourse Debt) (Detail

Debt (Nonrecourse Debt) (Details) $ in Thousands, AUD in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2017AUD	Dec. 09, 2011USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Outstanding balance	$ 2,620,269
Long term debt	2,181,544	$ 1,935,465
Loss on extinguishment of debt	0	(15,885)	$ 0
Non Recourse Debt 2011 Revenue Bonds
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long term debt					$ 54,400
Stated interest rate					6.40%
Non Recourse Debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Non-recourse debt	384,415	$ 472,207
Northwest Detention Center | Non Recourse Debt Northwest Detention Center
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Current restricted cash	6,100
Northwest Detention Center | Non Recourse Debt 2011 Revenue Bonds
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Non-recourse debt	30,000
Current portion of non-recourse debt	7,000
Fulham | Australian Subsidiary's Non Recourse Debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Non-recourse debt	$ 2,600			AUD 3.6
Interest rate terms	variable rate quoted by certain Australian banks plus 140 basis points

Debt (Australia - Ravenhall) (D

Debt (Australia - Ravenhall) (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2017AUD
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Revolver	$ 515,000	$ 270,559
Australian Subsidiary's Non Recourse Debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument basis spread on variable rate	1.40%
National Australia Bank Limited | Non Recourse Debt | Construction Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument basis spread on variable rate	2.00%
Ravenhall | National Australia Bank Limited | Non Recourse Debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Lump sum due at completion		242,000	AUD 310,000,000
Ravenhall | National Australia Bank Limited | Non Recourse Debt | Construction Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity		617,500	AUD 791,000,000
Revolver		$ 364,000

Debt (Debt Repayment) (Details)

Debt (Debt Repayment) (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)
Debt repayment schedules under capital lease obligations, long-term debt and non-recourse debt
2,018	$ 29,484
2,019	23,622
2,020	24,911
2,021	296,492
2,022	268,356
Thereafter	1,977,404
Long-term debt	2,620,269
Interest imputed on Capital Leases	(1,542)
Original issuer's discount	(3,770)
Current portion	(28,920)
Non-current portion	2,586,037
Capital Leases
Debt repayment schedules under capital lease obligations, long-term debt and non-recourse debt
2,018	1,936
2,019	1,934
2,020	1,934
2,021	1,936
2,022	1,233
Thereafter	0
Long-term debt	8,973
Interest imputed on Capital Leases	(1,542)
Original issuer's discount	0
Current portion	(1,372)
Non-current portion	6,059
Line of Credit
Debt repayment schedules under capital lease obligations, long-term debt and non-recourse debt
2,018	498
2,019	499
2,020	233
2,021	142
2,022	250,133
Thereafter	901,224
Long-term debt	1,152,729
Interest imputed on Capital Leases	0
Original issuer's discount	0
Current portion	(498)
Non-current portion	1,152,231
Non- Recourse
Debt repayment schedules under capital lease obligations, long-term debt and non-recourse debt
2,018	19,050
2,019	13,189
2,020	14,744
2,021	15,855
2,022	8,990
Thereafter	322,180
Long-term debt	394,008
Interest imputed on Capital Leases	0
Original issuer's discount	(271)
Current portion	(19,050)
Non-current portion	374,687
Revolver
Debt repayment schedules under capital lease obligations, long-term debt and non-recourse debt
2,018	0
2,019	0
2,020	0
2,021	270,559
2,022	0
Thereafter	0
Long-term debt	270,559
Interest imputed on Capital Leases	0
Original issuer's discount	0
Current portion	0
Non-current portion	270,559
Term Loan
Debt repayment schedules under capital lease obligations, long-term debt and non-recourse debt
2,018	8,000
2,019	8,000
2,020	8,000
2,021	8,000
2,022	8,000
Thereafter	754,000
Long-term debt	794,000
Interest imputed on Capital Leases	0
Original issuer's discount	(3,499)
Current portion	(8,000)
Non-current portion	$ 782,501

Debt (Guarantees) (Details)

Debt (Guarantees) (Details) £ in Millions, CAD in Millions, AUD in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)guarantee	Dec. 31, 2017GBP (£)guarantee	Dec. 31, 2017AUDguarantee	Dec. 31, 2017CADguarantee	Dec. 31, 2017ZARguarantee	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Variable interest entity ownership percentage in joint venture	50.00%
GEO Amey
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Lines of credit	$ 12,000,000
Ravenhall
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Number of letters of guarantee outstanding under separate international facilities relating to performance guarantees | guarantee	10	10	10	10	10
Letters of guarantee outstanding relating to performance guarantees	$ 15,900,000
SACS
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum exposure, undiscounted	200,000				ZAR 2,400,000
Maximum loan amount under stand by facility to SACS	1,600,000				ZAR 20,000,000
Canada Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Potential estimated exposure of tax obligations | CAD				CAD 1.1
Revolver | Letter of credit | Ravenhall
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum exposure, undiscounted			AUD 100			$ 78,100,000
Other Noncurrent Assets | GEO Amey
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Due from joint venture, current	$ 1,700,000	£ 1.3

Benefit Plans (Accrued Pension

Benefit Plans (Accrued Pension Costs) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Accumulated Benefit Obligation, end of year	$ 25,457	$ 22,515
Change in Projected Benefit Obligation
Projected benefit obligation, beginning of period	28,624	25,935
Service cost	1,001	995
Interest cost	1,228	1,155
Actuarial (Gain) Loss	2,474	1,031
Benefits Paid	(507)	(492)
Projected benefit obligation, end of period	32,820	28,624
Change in Plan Assets
Plan assets at fair value, beginning of period	0	0
Company contributions	507	492
Benefits Paid	(507)	(492)
Plan assets at fair value, end of period	0	0
Unfunded Status of the Plan	(32,820)	(28,624)
Amounts Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Net loss	7,745	5,561
Total Pension Cost	$ 7,745	$ 5,561

Benefit Plans (Components of Ne

Benefit Plans (Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Service cost	$ 1,001	$ 995
Interest cost	1,228	1,155
Net loss	291	213
Net periodic pension cost	$ 2,520	$ 2,363
Weighted Average Assumptions for Expense
Discount Rate	3.80%	4.50%
Rate of Compensation Increase	4.40%	4.40%

Benefit Plans (Benefit Payments

Benefit Plans (Benefit Payments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Benefit payments representing the company's obligations to employees
2,018	$ 8,642
2,019	816
2,020	833
2,021	824
2,022	892
Thereafter	20,813
Total benefit payments	$ 32,820	$ 28,624	$ 25,935

Benefit Plans (Details Textual)

Benefit Plans (Details Textual) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)plan	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Employer discretionary contribution amount	$ 4.9	$ 4.4	$ 3.8
Number of non-contributory defined benefit pension plans | plan	2
Period of average compensation for pension benefit computation	5 years
Age limit for a lump sum payment	55 years
Deferred compensation arrangement with Individual, recorded liability	$ 8
Long-term portion of the pension liability	32.4	28.3
AOCI net prior service cost	5.1
Future amortization of prior service cost	$ 0.5
Retirement age	65 years
Rabbi trust balance	$ 21
Expense related to contributions	0.1
Total deferred compensation liability	21	16
Deferred compensation liability, current	$ 1.4	$ 0.8

Business Segments and Geograp97

Business Segments and Geographic Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Sep. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2017	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Revenues:
Revenues									$ 2,263,420	$ 2,179,490	$ 1,843,307
Depreciation and amortization:
Depreciation and Amortization									124,297	114,916	106,756
Operating Income:
Operating income from segments									438,628	414,293	372,769
General and administrative expense									(190,343)	(148,709)	(137,040)
Operating Income	$ 66,458	$ 62,902	$ 54,553	$ 64,372	$ 68,008	$ 72,452	$ 65,957	$ 59,167	248,285	265,584	235,729
GEO Community Services
Revenues:
Revenues									514,166	394,449	340,918
Facility Constructions and Design
Revenues:
Revenues									115,404	252,401	107,047
Operating Segments
Revenues:
Revenues									2,263,420	2,179,490	1,843,307
Capital Expenditures									148,406	81,565	117,581
Operating Income:
Operating income from segments									438,628	414,293	372,769
Operating Segments | U.S. Corrections & Detention
Revenues:
Revenues									1,438,044	1,375,277	1,240,440
Capital Expenditures									117,186	40,764	76,070
Operating Income:
Operating income from segments									302,488	296,078	281,945
Operating Segments | GEO Community Services
Revenues:
Revenues									514,166	394,449	340,918
Capital Expenditures									24,263	35,001	39,523
Operating Income:
Operating income from segments									123,525	111,780	82,806
Operating Segments | International Services
Revenues:
Revenues									195,806	157,363	154,902
Capital Expenditures									6,957	5,800	1,988
Operating Income:
Operating income from segments									14,235	5,809	7,666
Operating Segments | Facility Constructions and Design
Revenues:
Revenues									115,404	252,401	107,047
Operating Income:
Operating income from segments									(1,620)	626	352
Segment Reconciling Items
Depreciation and amortization:
Depreciation and Amortization									124,297	114,916	106,756
Operating Income:
General and administrative expense									(190,343)	(148,709)	(137,040)
Segment Reconciling Items | U.S. Corrections & Detention
Depreciation and amortization:
Depreciation and Amortization									75,276	74,154	70,486
Segment Reconciling Items | GEO Community Services
Depreciation and amortization:
Depreciation and Amortization									47,103	38,687	33,582
Segment Reconciling Items | International Services
Depreciation and amortization:
Depreciation and Amortization									$ 1,918	$ 2,075	$ 2,688

Business Segments and Geograp98

Business Segments and Geographic Information (Pre-Tax Income Reconciliation of Segments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Pre-Tax Income Reconciliation of Segments
Total operating income from segments	$ 438,628	$ 414,293	$ 372,769
Unallocated amounts:
General and administrative expense	(190,343)	(148,709)	(137,040)
Net interest expense	(96,348)	(100,222)	(94,558)
Loss on extinguishment of debt	0	(15,885)	0
Income Before Income Taxes and Equity in Earnings of Affiliates	151,937	149,477	141,171
Operating Segments
Pre-Tax Income Reconciliation of Segments
Total operating income from segments	$ 438,628	$ 414,293	$ 372,769

Business Segments and Geograp99

Business Segments and Geographic Information (Asset Reconciliation) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Asset Reconciliation of Segments
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 81,377	$ 68,038	$ 59,638	$ 41,337
Deferred income tax	80,821	79,044
Total segment assets	4,226,908	3,749,409
Operating Segments
Asset Reconciliation of Segments
Total segment assets	4,046,323	3,613,351	3,338,551
Segment Reconciling Items
Asset Reconciliation of Segments
Cash and cash equivalents	81,377	68,038
Deferred income tax	26,277	30,039
Restricted cash and investments	72,931	37,981
U.S. Corrections & Detention | Operating Segments
Asset Reconciliation of Segments
Total segment assets	2,385,069	2,390,705	2,396,076
GEO Community Services | Operating Segments
Asset Reconciliation of Segments
Total segment assets	1,121,792	711,795	722,248
International Services Segment | Operating Segments
Asset Reconciliation of Segments
Total segment assets	40,056	64,417	43,589
Facility Constructions and Design | Operating Segments
Asset Reconciliation of Segments
Total segment assets	$ 499,406	$ 446,434	$ 176,638

Business Segments and Geogra100

Business Segments and Geographic Information (Geographic Information) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Sep. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2017	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Geographical Information
Revenues	$ 568,977	$ 566,759	$ 577,070	$ 550,614	$ 566,579	$ 554,376	$ 548,350	$ 510,185	$ 2,263,420	$ 2,179,490	$ 1,843,307
Property and equipment, net	2,078,123				1,897,241				2,078,123	1,897,241	1,916,386
U.S. operations
Geographical Information
Revenues									1,952,210	1,770,273	1,581,811
Property and equipment, net	2,061,711				1,887,043				2,061,711	1,887,043	1,910,378
Australia operations
Geographical Information
Revenues									285,702	388,361	237,731
Property and equipment, net	16,281				10,053				16,281	10,053	5,871
South African operations
Geographical Information
Revenues									18,251	13,658	14,964
Property and equipment, net	131				145				131	145	90
United Kingdom operations
Geographical Information
Revenues									7,257	7,198	8,801
Property and equipment, net	$ 0				$ 0				$ 0	$ 0	$ 47

Business Segments and Geogra101

Business Segments and Geographic Information (Sources of Revenue) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Revenues:
Revenues	$ 2,263,420	$ 2,179,490	$ 1,843,307
Detention & Corrections
Revenues:
Revenues	1,633,850	1,532,640	1,395,342
GEO Community Services
Revenues:
Revenues	514,166	394,449	340,918
Facility Constructions and Design
Revenues:
Revenues	$ 115,404	$ 252,401	$ 107,047

Business Segments and Geogra102

Business Segments and Geographic Information (Customer Concentration Risk) (Details) - Customer Concentration Risk - Revenues	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Entity Wide Revenue Major Customer [Line Items]
Percentage of revenue	10.00%
U S Federal Government
Entity Wide Revenue Major Customer [Line Items]
Percentage of revenue	48.00%	48.00%	45.00%

Business Segments and Geogra103

Business Segments and Geographic Information (Details Textual) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)Facilitysegment	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Number of reportable business segments | segment	4
Number of managed correctional facilities in Australia | Facility	4
Equity in earnings (losses) of affiliates, net of income tax provision	$ 12,045	$ 6,925	$ 5,533
SACS
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity in earnings (losses) of affiliates, net of income tax provision	10,800	4,300	4,700
Equity method investments, favorable tax judgment	5,500
Investment in Joint Ventures	18,100	11,800
Dividend distributions received	6,100	1,600
GEO Amey
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity in earnings (losses) of affiliates, net of income tax provision	1,200	2,600	$ 800
Advances to Affiliate	$ 2,700	$ 1,300

Income Taxes (Income (Loss) Bef

Income Taxes (Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Income before income taxes, equity in earnings in affiliates, and discontinued operations
United States	$ 130,205	$ 139,937	$ 130,752
Foreign	21,732	9,540	10,419
Income Before Income Taxes and Equity in Earnings of Affiliates	$ 151,937	$ 149,477	$ 141,171

Income Taxes (Provision (Benefi

Income Taxes (Provision (Benefit) for Income Taxes) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Federal income taxes:
Current	$ 13,928	$ 5,801	$ 3,437
Deferred	(3,803)	(3,541)	(1,924)
Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations, Total	10,125	2,260	1,513
State income taxes:
Current	3,337	2,764	683
Deferred	(2,269)	(1,792)	684
State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations, Total	1,068	972	1,367
Foreign income taxes:
Current	(11,545)	5,302	5,643
Deferred	18,310	(630)	(1,134)
Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations, Total	6,765	4,672	4,509
Total provision for income taxes	$ 17,958	$ 7,904	$ 7,389

Income Taxes (Reconciliation of

Income Taxes (Reconciliation of Statutory Rate to Effective Tax Rate) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Continuing operations:
Provisions using statutory federal income tax rate	$ 53,175	$ 52,317	$ 49,410
State income taxes (benefit), net of federal tax benefit	(776)	1,161	(322)
REIT Benefit	(43,554)	(41,479)	(42,536)
Change in contingent tax liabilities	(510)	(403)	(395)
Change in valuation allowance	2,055	243	3,702
Tax Cut and Jobs Act Impact	9,584	0	0
Other, net	(2,016)	(3,935)	(2,470)
Total provision for income taxes	$ 17,958	$ 7,904	$ 7,389

Income Taxes (Deferred Tax Asse

Income Taxes (Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Components of Deferred Tax Assets
Deferred tax assets - non current	$ 26,277	$ 30,039
Deferred tax liabilities - non current	(8,757)	0
Net operating losses	45,041	32,088
Accrued liabilities	25,384	26,355
Deferred compensation	11,675	14,273
Accrued compensation	6,854	6,527
Deferred revenue	2,780	4,564
Deferred rent	506	2,469
Tax credits	6,629	4,524
Equity awards	4,076	4,296
Other, net	453	1,260
Valuation allowance	(22,577)	(17,312)
Total deferred tax assets	80,821	79,044
Intangible assets	(30,084)	(40,935)
Capitalized transaction costs	(17,955)	(5,945)
Depreciation	(15,262)	(2,125)
Total deferred tax liabilities	(63,301)	(49,005)
Total net deferred tax assets	$ 17,520	$ 30,039

Income Taxes (Unrecognized Tax

Income Taxes (Unrecognized Tax Benefits) (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Reconciliation of unrecognized tax benefits
Balance at Beginning of Period	$ 1,640,000	$ 1,571,000	$ 2,076,000
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year	0	1,290,000	0
Additions for tax positions of prior years	0	341,000	0
Additions from current year acquisitions	4,121,000	0	0
Reductions for tax positions of prior years	(1,290,000)	0	0
Reductions as a result of a lapse of applicable statutes of limitations	(10,000)	(1,562,000)	(505,000)
Balance at End of Period	$ 4,461,000	$ 1,640,000	$ 1,571,000

Income Taxes (Details Textual)

Income Taxes (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, change in tax rate, deferred tax asset, expense	$ 9,600
U.S federal income tax rate	35.00%
State income taxes (benefit), net of federal tax benefit	$ (776)	$ 1,161	$ (322)
State income taxes (benefit), net of federal tax benefit (impact of REIT election), net of valuation allowance	1,500	1,200	900
Valuation allowance	(22,577)	(17,312)
Increase in valuation allowance	5,300
Accumulated undistributed earnings invested	2,600
Additional taxes (net of foreign tax credits)	100
Foreign operating losses carry forward	104,600
State tax credits	5,800
Deferred tax asset net of valuation allowance	4,200
Unrecognized tax benefits, net	4,300
Decrease in unrecognized tax benefits	200
Recognized tax benefits that will reduce company's tax rate	4,300
Interest and penalties recognized	100
Accrued income tax examination penalties and interest		100
Tax adjustment due to immaterial error correction	(17,958)	$ (7,904)	$ (7,389)
State and Local Jurisdiction
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Federal net operating loss carryforwards	189,700
Domestic Country
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Federal net operating loss carryforwards	42,700
Restatement Adjustment | Prior Year Misstatement
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Tax adjustment due to immaterial error correction	$ 2,700

Commitments and Contingencie110

Commitments and Contingencies (Lease Payments) (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)
Future minimum commitments under leases
2,018	$ 47,112
2,019	39,669
2,020	16,614
2,021	10,322
2,022	8,660
Thereafter	47,803
Total	$ 170,180

Commitments and Contingencie111

Commitments and Contingencies (Details Textual) $ in Thousands, AUD in Millions	Feb. 12, 2018USD ($)	Feb. 08, 2017USD ($)	Feb. 01, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)renewal	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2017AUD
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]
Operating agreements, number of renewal options | renewal				2
Operating agreements, renewal option, term				5 years
Minimum rent expense				$ 45,400	$ 38,200	$ 36,900
Estimated construction capital project cost				251,300
Cost already spent on existing capital projects				101,900
Remaining capital required for capital projects				149,400
Damages sought, value		$ 256,000
Exit charges related to non-core operating leases				0	$ 0	$ 4,550
Estimate of possible loss				$ 19,600
Workforce Subject to Collective Bargaining Arrangements
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]
Concentration risk, percentage				36.00%
Workforce Subject to Collective Bargaining Arrangements Expiring within One Year
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]
Concentration risk, percentage				13.00%
National Australia Bank Limited | Ravenhall | Non Recourse Debt
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]
Capital contribution				$ 89,800			AUD 115
Construction Facility | National Australia Bank Limited | Ravenhall | Non Recourse Debt
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity				$ 617,500			AUD 791
Senior Officer Employment Agreement | Senior Vice President
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]
Initial term of contract			2 years
Additional term of contract			2 years
Continuous rolling extension period until maximum age (67 years) reached			1 day
Maximum age for contract termination			67 years
Officers' compensation			$ 500
Subsequent Event | Senior Officer Employment Agreement | Senior Vice President
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]
Initial term of contract	2 years
Additional term of contract	2 years
Continuous rolling extension period until maximum age (67 years) reached	1 day
Maximum age for contract termination	67 years
Officers' compensation	$ 400

Commitments and Contingencie112

Commitments and Contingencies (Contract Awards) (Details)	May 26, 2017bedcontract	Apr. 13, 2017bed
ICE
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Number of beds in detention facility		1,000
Life term of contract		10 years
BOP
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Number of contracts awarded | contract	2
Life term of contract	10 years
Number of contracts extended | contract	1
Renewal term	1 year
Big Spring Facility | BOP
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Number of beds in detention facility	1,800
Fight Line Facility | BOP
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Number of beds in detention facility	1,732

Selected Quarterly Financial113

Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Sep. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2017	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Company's quarterly financial data
Revenues	$ 568,977	$ 566,759	$ 577,070	$ 550,614	$ 566,579	$ 554,376	$ 548,350	$ 510,185	$ 2,263,420	$ 2,179,490	$ 1,843,307
Operating Income	66,458	62,902	54,553	64,372	68,008	72,452	65,957	59,167	248,285	265,584	235,729
Net Income	36,263	38,453	30,942	40,366	49,342	43,674	23,156	32,326	146,024	148,498	139,315
Net income attributable to The GEO Group, Inc.	$ 36,357	$ 38,489	$ 30,992	$ 40,403	$ 49,436	$ 43,720	$ 23,209	$ 32,350	$ 146,241	$ 148,715	$ 139,438
Basic earnings per share
Net income per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.30	$ 0.31	$ 0.25	$ 0.36	$ 0.44	$ 0.39	$ 0.21	$ 0.29	$ 1.22	$ 1.34	$ 1.26
Diluted earnings per share
Net income per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.30	$ 0.31	$ 0.25	$ 0.35	$ 0.44	$ 0.39	$ 0.21	$ 0.29	$ 1.21	$ 1.33	$ 1.25

Condensed Consolidating Fina114

Condensed Consolidating Financial Information (Details Textual)	Dec. 31, 2017
Condensed Consolidating Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Percentage of subsidiary owned	100.00%

Condensed Consolidating Fina115

Condensed Consolidating Financial Information (Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Sep. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2017	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Revenues	$ 568,977	$ 566,759	$ 577,070	$ 550,614	$ 566,579	$ 554,376	$ 548,350	$ 510,185	$ 2,263,420	$ 2,179,490	$ 1,843,307
Operating expenses									1,700,495	1,650,281	1,363,782
Depreciation and amortization									124,297	114,916	106,756
General and administrative expenses									190,343	148,709	137,040
Operating income	66,458	62,902	54,553	64,372	68,008	72,452	65,957	59,167	248,285	265,584	235,729
Interest Income									51,676	28,496	11,578
Interest Expense									(148,024)	(128,718)	(106,136)
Loss on extinguishment of debt									0	(15,885)	0
Income before income taxes and equity in earnings of affiliates									151,937	149,477	141,171
Provision for Income Taxes									17,958	7,904	7,389
Equity in earnings (losses) of affiliates, net of income tax provision									12,045	6,925	5,533
Income (loss) from continuing operations before equity in income of consolidated subsidiaries									146,024	148,498	139,315
Income from consolidated subsidiaries, net of income tax provision									0	0	0
Net Income	36,263	38,453	30,942	40,366	49,342	43,674	23,156	32,326	146,024	148,498	139,315
Less: loss attributable to noncontrolling interests									217	217	123
Net income attributable to The GEO Group, Inc.	$ 36,357	$ 38,489	$ 30,992	$ 40,403	$ 49,436	$ 43,720	$ 23,209	$ 32,350	146,241	148,715	139,438
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax									6,373	1,598	(5,035)
Total comprehensive income									152,397	150,096	134,280
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests									211	198	215
Comprehensive income attributable to The GEO Group, Inc.									152,608	150,294	134,495
Reportable Legal Entities | The GEO Group Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Revenues									711,013	697,292	664,741
Operating expenses									568,061	560,694	546,100
Depreciation and amortization									24,580	25,224	24,711
General and administrative expenses									59,194	47,354	47,553
Operating income									59,178	64,020	46,377
Interest Income									16,200	20,409	23,771
Interest Expense									(69,969)	(65,018)	(61,293)
Loss on extinguishment of debt										(15,885)
Income before income taxes and equity in earnings of affiliates									5,409	3,526	8,855
Provision for Income Taxes									1,103	1,124	1,083
Equity in earnings (losses) of affiliates, net of income tax provision									0	0	0
Income (loss) from continuing operations before equity in income of consolidated subsidiaries									4,306	2,402	7,772
Income from consolidated subsidiaries, net of income tax provision									141,718	146,096	131,543
Net Income									146,024	148,498	139,315
Less: loss attributable to noncontrolling interests									0	0	0
Net income attributable to The GEO Group, Inc.									146,024	148,498	139,315
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax									0	0	0
Total comprehensive income									146,024	148,498	139,315
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests									0	0	0
Comprehensive income attributable to The GEO Group, Inc.									146,024	148,498	139,315
Reportable Legal Entities | Combined Subsidiary Guarantors
Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Revenues									1,810,262	1,626,690	1,462,540
Operating expenses									1,441,884	1,283,447	1,143,679
Depreciation and amortization									96,051	85,852	77,582
General and administrative expenses									104,373	72,831	70,015
Operating income									167,954	184,560	171,264
Interest Income									4,294	1,842	3,059
Interest Expense									(55,080)	(55,295)	(57,431)
Loss on extinguishment of debt										0
Income before income taxes and equity in earnings of affiliates									117,168	131,107	116,892
Provision for Income Taxes									9,608	2,108	1,797
Equity in earnings (losses) of affiliates, net of income tax provision									0	0	0
Income (loss) from continuing operations before equity in income of consolidated subsidiaries									107,560	128,999	115,095
Income from consolidated subsidiaries, net of income tax provision									0	0	0
Net Income									107,560	128,999	115,095
Less: loss attributable to noncontrolling interests									0	0	0
Net income attributable to The GEO Group, Inc.									107,560	128,999	115,095
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax									(1,420)	(704)	1,276
Total comprehensive income									106,140	128,295	116,371
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests									0	0	0
Comprehensive income attributable to The GEO Group, Inc.									106,140	128,295	116,371
Reportable Legal Entities | Combined Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Revenues									321,612	420,019	272,204
Operating expenses									270,017	370,651	230,181
Depreciation and amortization									3,666	3,840	4,463
General and administrative expenses									26,776	28,524	19,472
Operating income									21,153	17,004	18,088
Interest Income									52,069	28,944	11,329
Interest Expense									(43,862)	(31,104)	(13,993)
Loss on extinguishment of debt										0
Income before income taxes and equity in earnings of affiliates									29,360	14,844	15,424
Provision for Income Taxes									7,247	4,672	4,509
Equity in earnings (losses) of affiliates, net of income tax provision									12,045	6,925	5,533
Income (loss) from continuing operations before equity in income of consolidated subsidiaries									34,158	17,097	16,448
Income from consolidated subsidiaries, net of income tax provision									0	0	0
Net Income									34,158	17,097	16,448
Less: loss attributable to noncontrolling interests									217	217	123
Net income attributable to The GEO Group, Inc.									34,375	17,314	16,571
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax									7,793	2,302	(6,311)
Total comprehensive income									41,951	19,399	10,137
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests									211	198	215
Comprehensive income attributable to The GEO Group, Inc.									42,162	19,597	10,352
Eliminations
Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Revenues									(579,467)	(564,511)	(556,178)
Operating expenses									(579,467)	(564,511)	(556,178)
Depreciation and amortization									0	0	0
General and administrative expenses									0	0	0
Operating income									0	0	0
Interest Income									(20,887)	(22,699)	(26,581)
Interest Expense									20,887	22,699	26,581
Loss on extinguishment of debt										0
Income before income taxes and equity in earnings of affiliates									0	0	0
Provision for Income Taxes									0	0	0
Equity in earnings (losses) of affiliates, net of income tax provision									0	0	0
Income (loss) from continuing operations before equity in income of consolidated subsidiaries									0	0	0
Income from consolidated subsidiaries, net of income tax provision									(141,718)	(146,096)	(131,543)
Net Income									(141,718)	(146,096)	(131,543)
Less: loss attributable to noncontrolling interests									0	0	0
Net income attributable to The GEO Group, Inc.									(141,718)	(146,096)	(131,543)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax									0	0	0
Total comprehensive income									(141,718)	(146,096)	(131,543)
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests									0	0	0
Comprehensive income attributable to The GEO Group, Inc.									$ (141,718)	$ (146,096)	$ (131,543)

Condensed Consolidating Fina116

Condensed Consolidating Financial Information (Balance Sheet) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 81,377	$ 68,038	$ 59,638	$ 41,337
Restricted cash and investments, current	44,932	17,133
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts	389,916	356,255
Contract receivable, current portion	18,142	224,033
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	45,342	32,210
Total current assets	579,709	697,669
Restricted cash and investments, non-current	27,999	20,848
Property and equipment, net	2,078,123	1,897,241	1,916,386
Assets Held for Sale	3,915	0
Non-Current Contract Receivable	404,309	219,783
Intercompany Receivable	0	0
Deferred Income Tax Assets	26,277	30,039
Goodwill	778,951	615,433	615,438
Intangible Assets, Net	255,339	203,884
Investment in Subsidiaries	0	0
Other Non-Current Assets	72,286	64,512
Total Assets	4,226,908	3,749,409
Current Liabilities
Accounts payable	92,587	79,637
Accrued payroll and related taxes	71,732	55,260
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	176,324	131,096
Current portion of capital lease obligations, long-term debt and non-recourse debt	28,920	238,065
Total current liabilities	369,563	504,058
Non-Current Deferred Income Tax Liabilities	8,757	0
Intercompany Payable	0	0
Other Non-Current Liabilities	96,702	88,656
Capital Lease Obligations	6,059	7,431
Long-Term Debt	2,181,544	1,935,465
Non-Recourse Debt	365,364	238,842
Commitments and Contingencies
Total shareholders’ equity attributable to The GEO Group, Inc.	1,199,241	975,056
Noncontrolling interests	(322)	(99)
Total shareholders’ equity	1,198,919	974,957	1,006,837	1,045,993
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity	4,226,908	3,749,409
The GEO Group Inc.
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	54,666	45,566	37,077	18,492
Current Liabilities
Commitments and Contingencies
Combined Subsidiary Guarantors
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	0	842	0	782
Current Liabilities
Commitments and Contingencies
Combined Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	26,711	21,630	$ 22,561	$ 22,063
Current Liabilities
Commitments and Contingencies
Reportable Legal Entities
ASSETS
Non-Current Contract Receivable		0
Reportable Legal Entities | The GEO Group Inc.
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	54,666	45,566
Restricted cash and investments, current	0	0
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts	130,354	139,571
Contract receivable, current portion	0	0
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	2,589	677
Total current assets	187,609	185,814
Restricted cash and investments, non-current	0	170
Property and equipment, net	777,404	735,104
Assets Held for Sale	0
Non-Current Contract Receivable	0	0
Intercompany Receivable	1,130,189	918,527
Deferred Income Tax Assets	863	764
Goodwill	0	79
Intangible Assets, Net	0	0
Investment in Subsidiaries	1,336,665	1,238,772
Other Non-Current Assets	11,141	15,011
Total Assets	3,443,871	3,094,241
Current Liabilities
Accounts payable	20,643	8,402
Accrued payroll and related taxes	0	0
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	40,344	36,792
Current portion of capital lease obligations, long-term debt and non-recourse debt	8,000	3,000
Total current liabilities	68,987	48,194
Non-Current Deferred Income Tax Liabilities	0	0
Intercompany Payable	79,984	133,039
Other Non-Current Liabilities	4,674	2,487
Capital Lease Obligations	0	0
Long-Term Debt	2,090,985	1,935,465
Non-Recourse Debt	0	0
Commitments and Contingencies
Total shareholders’ equity attributable to The GEO Group, Inc.	1,199,241	975,056
Noncontrolling interests	0	0
Total shareholders’ equity	1,199,241	975,056
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity	3,443,871	3,094,241
Reportable Legal Entities | Combined Subsidiary Guarantors
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	0	842
Restricted cash and investments, current	0	0
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts	225,029	200,239
Contract receivable, current portion	0	0
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	24,163	24,096
Total current assets	249,192	225,177
Restricted cash and investments, non-current	25,715	19,742
Property and equipment, net	1,209,816	1,078,220
Assets Held for Sale	3,915
Non-Current Contract Receivable	0	0
Intercompany Receivable	88,534	141,987
Deferred Income Tax Assets	23,913	17,918
Goodwill	778,504	614,941
Intangible Assets, Net	254,531	203,138
Investment in Subsidiaries	456,076	453,635
Other Non-Current Assets	115,330	108,434
Total Assets	3,205,526	2,863,192
Current Liabilities
Accounts payable	65,475	50,200
Accrued payroll and related taxes	51,780	41,230
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	115,636	83,906
Current portion of capital lease obligations, long-term debt and non-recourse debt	1,870	1,700
Total current liabilities	234,761	177,036
Non-Current Deferred Income Tax Liabilities	0	0
Intercompany Payable	1,129,590	920,825
Other Non-Current Liabilities	157,200	144,383
Capital Lease Obligations	6,059	7,431
Long-Term Debt	0	0
Non-Recourse Debt	0	0
Commitments and Contingencies
Total shareholders’ equity attributable to The GEO Group, Inc.	1,677,916	1,613,517
Noncontrolling interests	0	0
Total shareholders’ equity	1,677,916	1,613,517
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity	3,205,526	2,863,192
Reportable Legal Entities | Combined Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	26,711	21,630
Restricted cash and investments, current	44,932	17,133
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts	34,533	16,445
Contract receivable, current portion	18,142	224,033
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	18,590	7,437
Total current assets	142,908	286,678
Restricted cash and investments, non-current	2,284	936
Property and equipment, net	90,903	83,917
Assets Held for Sale	0
Non-Current Contract Receivable	404,309	219,783
Intercompany Receivable	28,218	27,290
Deferred Income Tax Assets	1,501	11,357
Goodwill	447	413
Intangible Assets, Net	808	746
Investment in Subsidiaries	2,190	2,190
Other Non-Current Assets	25,210	20,933
Total Assets	698,778	654,243
Current Liabilities
Accounts payable	6,469	21,035
Accrued payroll and related taxes	19,952	14,030
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	20,344	10,398
Current portion of capital lease obligations, long-term debt and non-recourse debt	19,050	233,365
Total current liabilities	65,815	278,828
Non-Current Deferred Income Tax Liabilities	8,757	0
Intercompany Payable	37,367	33,940
Other Non-Current Liabilities	14,223	21,652
Capital Lease Obligations	0	0
Long-Term Debt	90,559	0
Non-Recourse Debt	365,364	238,842
Commitments and Contingencies
Total shareholders’ equity attributable to The GEO Group, Inc.	117,015	81,080
Noncontrolling interests	(322)	(99)
Total shareholders’ equity	116,693	80,981
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity	698,778	654,243
Eliminations
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Restricted cash and investments, current	0	0
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts	0	0
Contract receivable, current portion	0	0
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	0	0
Total current assets	0	0
Restricted cash and investments, non-current	0	0
Property and equipment, net	0	0
Assets Held for Sale	0
Non-Current Contract Receivable	0
Intercompany Receivable	(1,246,941)	(1,087,804)
Deferred Income Tax Assets	0	0
Goodwill	0	0
Intangible Assets, Net	0	0
Investment in Subsidiaries	(1,794,931)	(1,694,597)
Other Non-Current Assets	(79,395)	(79,866)
Total Assets	(3,121,267)	(2,862,267)
Current Liabilities
Accounts payable	0	0
Accrued payroll and related taxes	0	0
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	0	0
Current portion of capital lease obligations, long-term debt and non-recourse debt	0	0
Total current liabilities	0	0
Non-Current Deferred Income Tax Liabilities	0	0
Intercompany Payable	(1,246,941)	(1,087,804)
Other Non-Current Liabilities	(79,395)	(79,866)
Capital Lease Obligations	0	0
Long-Term Debt	0	0
Non-Recourse Debt	0	0
Commitments and Contingencies
Total shareholders’ equity attributable to The GEO Group, Inc.	(1,794,931)	(1,694,597)
Noncontrolling interests	0	0
Total shareholders’ equity	(1,794,931)	(1,694,597)
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity	$ (3,121,267)	$ (2,862,267)

Condensed Consolidating Fina117

Condensed Consolidating Financial Information (Statements of Cash Flows) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Cash Flow from Operating Activities:
Net cash provided by operating activities	$ 381,042	$ (28,028)	$ 142,157
Cash Flow from Investing Activities:
Acquisition of SoberLink, cash consideration	0	0	(24,402)
Acquisition of CEC, cash consideration, net of cash acquired	(353,556)	0	0
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment	3,460	2,030	42
Acquisition of LCS, cash consideration	0	0	(307,404)
Insurance proceeds - damaged property	2,754	4,733	1,270
Change in restricted cash and investments	(33,661)	(9,558)	(4,805)
Capital expenditures	(148,406)	(81,565)	(117,581)
Net cash used in investing activities	(529,409)	(84,360)	(452,880)
Cash Flow from Financing Activities:
Payments on long-term debt	(1,140,788)	(934,006)	(311,985)
Proceeds from long term debt	1,389,084	1,012,945	724,798
Payments on non-recourse debt	(307,414)	(10,064)	(11,908)
Proceeds from non-recourse debt	181,658	266,835	123,560
Taxes paid related to net share settlements of equity awards	(4,142)	(2,336)	(2,786)
Tax benefit (deficiency) related to equity compensation	0	(1,626)	1,409
Debt issuance costs	(9,542)	(21,115)	(7,069)
Proceeds from stock options exercised	6,962	3,347	2,774
Dividends paid	(227,463)	(194,748)	(186,984)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock in connection with ESPP	497	436	441
Issuance of common stock in connection with public offering	275,867	0	0
Net cash provided by financing activities	164,719	119,668	332,250
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents	(3,013)	1,120	(3,226)
Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents	13,339	8,400	18,301
Cash and Cash Equivalents, beginning of period	68,038	59,638	41,337
Cash and Cash Equivalents, end of period	81,377	68,038	59,638
The GEO Group Inc.
Cash Flow from Operating Activities:
Net cash provided by operating activities	118,180	154,125	153,861
Cash Flow from Investing Activities:
Acquisition of SoberLink, cash consideration
Acquisition of CEC, cash consideration, net of cash acquired	(353,556)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment	3,436	2,030	0
Acquisition of LCS, cash consideration			(307,404)
Insurance proceeds - damaged property	2,754	0	0
Change in restricted cash and investments	0	(24)	90
Capital expenditures	(53,030)	(14,040)	(55,629)
Net cash used in investing activities	(400,396)	(12,034)	(362,943)
Cash Flow from Financing Activities:
Payments on long-term debt	(1,140,788)	(934,006)	(311,985)
Proceeds from long term debt	1,389,084	1,012,945	724,798
Payments on non-recourse debt	0	0	0
Proceeds from non-recourse debt	0	0	0
Taxes paid related to net share settlements of equity awards	(4,142)	(2,336)	(2,786)
Tax benefit (deficiency) related to equity compensation		(844)	1,409
Debt issuance costs	(8,701)	(16,980)	0
Proceeds from stock options exercised	6,962	2,367	2,774
Dividends paid	(227,463)	(194,748)	(186,984)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock in connection with ESPP	497	0	441
Issuance of common stock in connection with public offering	275,867
Net cash provided by financing activities	291,316	(133,602)	227,667
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents	0	0	0
Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents	9,100	8,489	18,585
Cash and Cash Equivalents, beginning of period	45,566	37,077	18,492
Cash and Cash Equivalents, end of period	54,666	45,566	37,077
Combined Subsidiary Guarantors
Cash Flow from Operating Activities:
Net cash provided by operating activities	91,467	66,009	84,795
Cash Flow from Investing Activities:
Acquisition of SoberLink, cash consideration			(24,402)
Acquisition of CEC, cash consideration, net of cash acquired	0
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment	0	0	42
Acquisition of LCS, cash consideration			0
Insurance proceeds - damaged property	0	0	1,270
Change in restricted cash and investments	(5,973)	(3,356)	(2,658)
Capital expenditures	(86,336)	(61,811)	(59,829)
Net cash used in investing activities	(92,309)	(65,167)	(85,577)
Cash Flow from Financing Activities:
Payments on long-term debt	0	0
Proceeds from long term debt	0	0	0
Payments on non-recourse debt	0	0	0
Proceeds from non-recourse debt	0	0	0
Taxes paid related to net share settlements of equity awards	0	0	0
Tax benefit (deficiency) related to equity compensation		0	0
Debt issuance costs	0	0	0
Proceeds from stock options exercised	0	0	0
Dividends paid	0		0
Proceeds from issuance of common stock in connection with ESPP	0		0
Issuance of common stock in connection with public offering	0
Net cash provided by financing activities	0	0	0
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents	0	0	0
Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents	(842)	842	(782)
Cash and Cash Equivalents, beginning of period	842	0	782
Cash and Cash Equivalents, end of period	0	842	0
Combined Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
Cash Flow from Operating Activities:
Net cash provided by operating activities	171,395	(248,162)	(96,499)
Cash Flow from Investing Activities:
Acquisition of SoberLink, cash consideration
Acquisition of CEC, cash consideration, net of cash acquired	0
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment	24	0	0
Acquisition of LCS, cash consideration			0
Insurance proceeds - damaged property	0	4,733	0
Change in restricted cash and investments	(27,688)	(6,178)	(2,237)
Capital expenditures	(9,040)	(5,714)	(2,123)
Net cash used in investing activities	(36,704)	(7,159)	(4,360)
Cash Flow from Financing Activities:
Payments on long-term debt	0	0	0
Proceeds from long term debt	0	0	0
Payments on non-recourse debt	(307,414)	(10,064)	(11,908)
Proceeds from non-recourse debt	181,658	266,835	123,560
Taxes paid related to net share settlements of equity awards	0	0	0
Tax benefit (deficiency) related to equity compensation		(782)	0
Debt issuance costs	(841)	(4,135)	(7,069)
Proceeds from stock options exercised	0	980	0
Dividends paid	0	0	0
Proceeds from issuance of common stock in connection with ESPP	0	436	0
Issuance of common stock in connection with public offering	0
Net cash provided by financing activities	(126,597)	253,270	104,583
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents	(3,013)	1,120	(3,226)
Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents	5,081	(931)	498
Cash and Cash Equivalents, beginning of period	21,630	22,561	22,063
Cash and Cash Equivalents, end of period	$ 26,711	$ 21,630	$ 22,561

Subsequent Events (Details)

Subsequent Events (Details) - USD ($)	Feb. 05, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Feb. 14, 2018
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Dividends declared per share (in dollars per share)		$ 1.88	$ 1.73	$ 1.67
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Dividends declared per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.47
Stock repurchase program, authorized amount					$ 200,000,000

Schedule II - Valuation and 119

Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Details) - Allowance for doubtful accounts - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
Balance at Beginning of Period	$ 3,664	$ 3,088	$ 3,315
Charged to Cost and Expenses	2,138	2,682	764
Charged to Other Accounts	0	0	0
Deductions, Actual Charge-Offs	(1,228)	(2,106)	(991)
Balance at End of Period	$ 4,574	$ 3,664	$ 3,088

Schedule III - Real Estate a120

Schedule III - Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2013
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	$ 137,210
Original Buildings and Improvements	1,750,608
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	614,024
Land and Improvements	123,162
Building and Improvements	2,274,204
Land Held for Development	30,621
Development and Construction in Progress	73,857
Total	2,501,844	$ 2,255,260	$ 2,214,057	$ 2,026,872
Accumulated Depreciation	492,582	$ 429,814	$ 371,563	$ 317,584
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	1,147,693
Broward Transition Center | Deerfield Beach, FL
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	4,085
Original Buildings and Improvements	15,441
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	18,582
Land and Improvements	4,096
Building and Improvements	33,838
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	174
Total	38,108
Accumulated Depreciation	7,768
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	30,340
D. Ray James Correctional Facility | Folkston, GA
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	1,229
Original Buildings and Improvements	55,961
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	17,799
Land and Improvements	1,720
Building and Improvements	73,026
Land Held for Development	243
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	74,989
Accumulated Depreciation	12,507
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	62,482
Folkston ICE Processing Center | Folkston, GA
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	291
Original Buildings and Improvements	30,399
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	3,201
Land and Improvements	291
Building and Improvements	33,600
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	33,891
Accumulated Depreciation	4,747
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	29,144
LaSalle Detention Facility | Jena, LA
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	856
Original Buildings and Improvements	51,623
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	6,242
Land and Improvements	1,127
Building and Improvements	57,080
Land Held for Development	514
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	58,721
Accumulated Depreciation	13,652
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	45,069
Alexandria Transfer Center | Alexandria, LA
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	17,283
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	23
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	17,306
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	17,306
Accumulated Depreciation	1,172
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Moshannon Valley Correctional Center | Philipsburg, PA
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	1,107
Original Buildings and Improvements	65,160
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	8,515
Land and Improvements	1,700
Building and Improvements	72,995
Land Held for Development	87
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	74,782
Accumulated Depreciation	12,528
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	62,254
North Lake Correctional Facility | Baldwin, MI
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	66
Original Buildings and Improvements	36,727
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	52,038
Land and Improvements	66
Building and Improvements	87,603
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	1,162
Total	88,831
Accumulated Depreciation	11,797
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	77,034
Queens Detention Facility | Jamaica, NY
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	2,237
Original Buildings and Improvements	19,847
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	509
Land and Improvements	2,237
Building and Improvements	20,356
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	22,593
Accumulated Depreciation	9,065
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Riverbend Correctional Facility | Milledgeville, GA
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	72,932
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	399
Land and Improvements	25
Building and Improvements	73,147
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	159
Total	73,331
Accumulated Depreciation	11,969
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	61,362
Rivers Correctional Institution | Winton, NC
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	875
Original Buildings and Improvements	60,328
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	4,804
Land and Improvements	1,235
Building and Improvements	64,623
Land Held for Development	149
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	66,007
Accumulated Depreciation	21,624
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	44,383
Robert A. Deyton Detention Facility | Lovejoy, GA
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	8,163
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	10,291
Land and Improvements	15
Building and Improvements	18,439
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	18,454
Accumulated Depreciation	8,886
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Big Spring Correctional Center | Big Spring, TX
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	530
Original Buildings and Improvements	83,160
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	21,418
Land and Improvements	2,310
Building and Improvements	94,954
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	7,844
Total	105,108
Accumulated Depreciation	24,358
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Great Plains Correctional Facility | Hinton, OK
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	463
Original Buildings and Improvements	76,580
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	13,915
Land and Improvements	1,305
Building and Improvements	88,272
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	1,381
Total	90,958
Accumulated Depreciation	14,686
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	76,272
Joe Corley Detention Facility | Conroe, TX
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	470
Original Buildings and Improvements	64,813
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	6,773
Land and Improvements	598
Building and Improvements	69,513
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	1,945
Total	72,056
Accumulated Depreciation	7,489
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	64,567
Karnes Correctional Center | Karnes City, TX
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	937
Original Buildings and Improvements	24,825
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	1,734
Land and Improvements	912
Building and Improvements	26,408
Land Held for Development	176
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	27,496
Accumulated Depreciation	7,243
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	20,253
Karnes County Residential Center | Karnes City, TX
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	29,052
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	30,085
Land and Improvements	47
Building and Improvements	59,090
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	59,137
Accumulated Depreciation	5,425
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	53,712
Lawton Correctional Facility | Lawton, OK
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	1,012
Original Buildings and Improvements	96,637
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	11,710
Land and Improvements	1,073
Building and Improvements	106,705
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	1,581
Total	109,359
Accumulated Depreciation	23,796
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	85,563
Rio Grande Detention Center | Laredo, TX
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	8,365
Original Buildings and Improvements	81,178
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	1,301
Land and Improvements	6,266
Building and Improvements	82,428
Land Held for Development	2,099
Development and Construction in Progress	51
Total	90,844
Accumulated Depreciation	15,754
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	75,090
South Texas Detention Complex | Pearsall, TX
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	437
Original Buildings and Improvements	31,405
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	6,052
Land and Improvements	437
Building and Improvements	37,081
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	376
Total	37,894
Accumulated Depreciation	9,668
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Val Verde Correctional Facility | Del Rio, TX
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	21
Original Buildings and Improvements	56,009
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	1,356
Land and Improvements	16
Building and Improvements	57,365
Land Held for Development	5
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	57,386
Accumulated Depreciation	15,330
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	42,056
Adelanto Detention Facility | Adelanto, CA
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	8,005
Original Buildings and Improvements	113,255
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	43,007
Land and Improvements	10,278
Building and Improvements	153,989
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	164,267
Accumulated Depreciation	16,529
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	147,738
Aurora/ICE Processing Center | Aurora, CO
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	4,590
Original Buildings and Improvements	15,200
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	75,145
Land and Improvements	4,271
Building and Improvements	89,354
Land Held for Development	1,310
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	94,935
Accumulated Depreciation	15,641
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	79,294
Central Valley MCCF | Mc Farland, CA
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	1,055
Original Buildings and Improvements	28,133
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	2,829
Land and Improvements	906
Building and Improvements	30,900
Land Held for Development	211
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	32,017
Accumulated Depreciation	8,301
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	23,716
Desert View MCCF | Adelanto, CA
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	1,245
Original Buildings and Improvements	27,943
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	4,459
Land and Improvements	1,245
Building and Improvements	32,400
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	2
Total	33,647
Accumulated Depreciation	9,417
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	24,230
Golden State MCCF | Mc Farland, CA
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	1,264
Original Buildings and Improvements	27,924
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	2,481
Land and Improvements	1,073
Building and Improvements	30,343
Land Held for Development	253
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	31,669
Accumulated Depreciation	8,043
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	23,626
Guadalupe County Correctional Facility | Santa Rosa, NM
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	181
Original Buildings and Improvements	29,732
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	931
Land and Improvements	27
Building and Improvements	30,663
Land Held for Development	154
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	30,844
Accumulated Depreciation	11,336
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	19,508
Hudson Correctional Facility | Hudson, CO
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	11,140
Original Buildings and Improvements	0
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	4,599
Land and Improvements	7,372
Building and Improvements	4,447
Land Held for Development	3,920
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	15,739
Accumulated Depreciation	4,705
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Lea County Correctional Facility | Hobbs, NM
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	347
Original Buildings and Improvements	67,933
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	2,631
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	70,564
Land Held for Development	347
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	70,911
Accumulated Depreciation	17,595
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
McFarland CCF | Mc Farland, CA
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	914
Original Buildings and Improvements	9,019
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	9,078
Land and Improvements	2,036
Building and Improvements	16,684
Land Held for Development	183
Development and Construction in Progress	108
Total	19,011
Accumulated Depreciation	4,694
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Mesa Verde CCF | Bakersfield, CA
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	2,237
Original Buildings and Improvements	13,714
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	12,091
Land and Improvements	2,237
Building and Improvements	25,720
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	85
Total	28,042
Accumulated Depreciation	4,105
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Northwest Detention Center | Tacoma, WA
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	3,916
Original Buildings and Improvements	39,000
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	50,014
Land and Improvements	4,542
Building and Improvements	86,334
Land Held for Development	2,004
Development and Construction in Progress	50
Total	92,930
Accumulated Depreciation	19,300
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Western Region Detention Facility | San Diego, CA
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	28,071
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	1,307
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	29,378
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	29,378
Accumulated Depreciation	29,213
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Delaney Hall | Newark, NJ
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	3,759
Original Buildings and Improvements	22,502
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	13,175
Land and Improvements	3,779
Building and Improvements	35,651
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	6
Total	39,436
Accumulated Depreciation	9,416
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Brooks County Detention Center | Falfurrias, TX
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	410
Original Buildings and Improvements	18,940
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	652
Land and Improvements	414
Building and Improvements	19,508
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	80
Total	20,002
Accumulated Depreciation	1,459
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
East Hidalgo Detention Center | LaVilla, TX
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	460
Original Buildings and Improvements	28,010
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	543
Land and Improvements	502
Building and Improvements	28,485
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	26
Total	29,013
Accumulated Depreciation	1,894
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Perry County Correctional Center | Uniontown, AL
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	400
Original Buildings and Improvements	12,880
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	392
Land and Improvements	400
Building and Improvements	13,272
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	13,672
Accumulated Depreciation	971
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Pine Prairie Correctional Center | Pine Prairie, LA
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	260
Original Buildings and Improvements	11,910
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	4,675
Land and Improvements	706
Building and Improvements	13,003
Land Held for Development	477
Development and Construction in Progress	2,659
Total	16,845
Accumulated Depreciation	1,161
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
South Louisiana Correctional Center | Basile, LA
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	290
Original Buildings and Improvements	13,040
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	15,174
Land and Improvements	290
Building and Improvements	28,214
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	28,504
Accumulated Depreciation	1,197
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
J. B. Evans Correctional Center | Newellton, LA
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	30
Original Buildings and Improvements	720
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	0
Land and Improvements	30
Building and Improvements	720
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	750
Accumulated Depreciation	146
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Coastal Bend Detention Center | Robstown, TX
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	1,330
Original Buildings and Improvements	26,820
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	746
Land and Improvements	1,349
Building and Improvements	27,547
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	28,896
Accumulated Depreciation	2,122
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Maverick County Detention Facility | Maverick County Detention Center
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	296
Original Buildings and Improvements	15,437
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	0
Land and Improvements	296
Building and Improvements	15,437
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	15,733
Accumulated Depreciation	311
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Liberty Hall | Indianapolis, IN
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	890
Original Buildings and Improvements	2,066
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	0
Land and Improvements	890
Building and Improvements	2,066
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	2,956
Accumulated Depreciation	199
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Montgomery ICE Processing Center | Conroe, TX
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	2,012
Original Buildings and Improvements	0
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	43,879
Land and Improvements	2,012
Building and Improvements	0
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	43,879
Total	45,891
Accumulated Depreciation	41
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Central Texas Detention Facility | San Antonio, TX
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	0
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	3,990
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	3,990
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	3,990
Accumulated Depreciation	3,340
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Lawrenceville Correctional Center | Lawrenceville, VA
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	0
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	844
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	844
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	844
Accumulated Depreciation	863
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Arizona State Prison- Florence West | Florence, AZ
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	320
Original Buildings and Improvements	9,317
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	1,183
Land and Improvements	320
Building and Improvements	10,405
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	95
Total	10,820
Accumulated Depreciation	7,817
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Arizona State Prison- Phoenix West | Phoenix, AZ
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	7,919
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	518
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	8,437
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	8,437
Accumulated Depreciation	5,992
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Central Arizona Correctional Facility | Florence, AZ
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	396
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	1,997
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	2,393
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	2,393
Accumulated Depreciation	1,857
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Arizona State Prison Kingman | Kingman, AZ
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	0
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	273
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	273
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	273
Accumulated Depreciation	67
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
New Castle Correctional Facility | New Castle, IN
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	0
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	22,848
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	22,848
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	22,848
Accumulated Depreciation	8,546
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Heritage Trail Correctional Facility | Plainfield, IN
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	0
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	10
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	10
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	10
Accumulated Depreciation	8
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
South Bay Correctional Facility | Lawrenceville, VA
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
South Bay Correctional Facility | South Bay, FL
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	0
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	2,458
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	2,458
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	2,458
Accumulated Depreciation	2,369
Reeves County Detention Complex R1/R2 | Pecos, TX
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	0
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	1,203
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	1,203
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	1,203
Accumulated Depreciation	1,203
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Reeves County Detention Complex R3 | Phoenix, AZ
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Reeves County Detention Complex R3 | Pecos, TX
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	0
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	4,238
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	4,238
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	4,238
Accumulated Depreciation	4,234
Northeast New Mexico Detention Facility | Clayton, NM
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	0
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	316
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	316
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	316
Accumulated Depreciation	307
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Blackwater River Correctional Facility | Milton, FL
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	0
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	36
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	36
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	36
Accumulated Depreciation	36
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Bay Correctonal Facility | Panama City, FL
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	0
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	6
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	6
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	6
Accumulated Depreciation	6
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Moore Haven Correctional Facility | Moore Haven, FL
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	0
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	32
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	32
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	32
Accumulated Depreciation	19
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Graceville Correctional Facility | Jackson, FL
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	0
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	531
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	531
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	531
Accumulated Depreciation	307
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Columbiana County Jail | LISBON, OH
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	22
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	0
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	22
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	22
Accumulated Depreciation	8
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
George W. Hill Correctional Facility | Glen Mills, PA
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	34
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	5
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	39
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	39
Accumulated Depreciation	6
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Fannin County Detention Center & South Annex | Bonham, TX
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	32
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	0
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	32
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	32
Accumulated Depreciation	4
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Kinney County Detention Center | Bracketville, TX
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	223
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	0
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	223
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	223
Accumulated Depreciation	26
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Liberty County Jail | Liberty, TX
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	112
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	2
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	114
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	114
Accumulated Depreciation	45
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Beaumont Transitional Treatment Center | Beaumont, TX
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	105
Original Buildings and Improvements	560
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	463
Land and Improvements	132
Building and Improvements	996
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	1,128
Accumulated Depreciation	401
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Bronx Community Re-entry Center | Bronx, NY
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	154
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	3,170
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	3,324
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	3,324
Accumulated Depreciation	2,394
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Cordova Center | Anchorage, AK
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	235
Original Buildings and Improvements	3,225
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	4,092
Land and Improvements	235
Building and Improvements	7,209
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	108
Total	7,552
Accumulated Depreciation	1,797
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
El Monte Center | El Monte, CA
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	47
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	321
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	368
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	368
Accumulated Depreciation	361
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Grossman Center | Leavenworth, KS
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	24
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	41
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	65
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	65
Accumulated Depreciation	52
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Las Vegas Community Correctional Center | Las Vegas, NV
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	520
Original Buildings and Improvements	1,580
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	433
Land and Improvements	520
Building and Improvements	2,013
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	2,533
Accumulated Depreciation	449
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Leidel Comprehensive Sanction Center | Houston, TX
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	3,210
Original Buildings and Improvements	710
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	542
Land and Improvements	3,210
Building and Improvements	1,252
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	4,462
Accumulated Depreciation	404
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Marvin Gardens Center | Los Angeles, CA
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	50
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	2,535
Land and Improvements	241
Building and Improvements	2,303
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	41
Total	2,585
Accumulated Depreciation	288
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
McCabe Center | Austin, TX
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	350
Original Buildings and Improvements	510
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	529
Land and Improvements	350
Building and Improvements	1,039
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	1,389
Accumulated Depreciation	568
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Mid Valley House | Edinburg, TX
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	694
Original Buildings and Improvements	3,608
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	225
Land and Improvements	700
Building and Improvements	3,827
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	4,527
Accumulated Depreciation	342
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Midtown Center | Anchorage, AK
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	130
Original Buildings and Improvements	220
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	153
Land and Improvements	130
Building and Improvements	373
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	503
Accumulated Depreciation	135
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Newark Residential Re-entry Center | Newark, NJ
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	799
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	1,406
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	2,205
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	2,205
Accumulated Depreciation	1,180
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Northstar Center | Fairbanks, AK
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	12
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	250
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	262
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	262
Accumulated Depreciation	262
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Oakland Center | Oakland, CA
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	970
Original Buildings and Improvements	250
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	79
Land and Improvements	970
Building and Improvements	328
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	1
Total	1,299
Accumulated Depreciation	131
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Parkview Center | Anchorage, AK
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	160
Original Buildings and Improvements	1,480
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	307
Land and Improvements	160
Building and Improvements	1,787
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	1,947
Accumulated Depreciation	698
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Reality House | Brownsville, TX
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	487
Original Buildings and Improvements	2,771
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	155
Land and Improvements	493
Building and Improvements	2,915
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	5
Total	3,413
Accumulated Depreciation	429
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Southeast Texas Transitional Center | Houston, TX
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	910
Original Buildings and Improvements	3,210
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	2,421
Land and Improvements	1,043
Building and Improvements	2,668
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	2,830
Total	6,541
Accumulated Depreciation	806
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Salt Lake City Center | Salt Lake City, UT
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	751
Original Buildings and Improvements	1,505
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	120
Land and Improvements	751
Building and Improvements	1,625
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	2,376
Accumulated Depreciation	192
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Seaside Center | Nome, AK
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	67
Original Buildings and Improvements	732
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	3,938
Land and Improvements	67
Building and Improvements	4,670
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	4,737
Accumulated Depreciation	225
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Taylor Street Center | San Francisco, CA
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	3,230
Original Buildings and Improvements	900
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	3,112
Land and Improvements	3,230
Building and Improvements	3,999
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	13
Total	7,242
Accumulated Depreciation	1,049
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Tundra Center | Bethel, AK
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	20
Original Buildings and Improvements	1,190
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	1,361
Land and Improvements	79
Building and Improvements	2,492
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	2,571
Accumulated Depreciation	1,149
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Alabama Therapeutic Education | Columbiana, AL
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	760
Original Buildings and Improvements	17,118
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	56
Land and Improvements	760
Building and Improvements	17,174
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	17,934
Accumulated Depreciation	334
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Casper Reentry Center | Casper, WY
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	600
Original Buildings and Improvements	6,046
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	0
Land and Improvements	600
Building and Improvements	6,046
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	6,646
Accumulated Depreciation	183
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Toler House | Newark, NJ
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	88
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	0
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	88
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	88
Accumulated Depreciation	9
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Logan Hall | Newark, NJ
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	6,888
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	14
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	6,888
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	14
Total	6,902
Accumulated Depreciation	695
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Long Beach Community Reentry Center | Long Beach, CA
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	513
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	0
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	513
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	513
Accumulated Depreciation	123
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Arapahoe County Residential Center | Litlletown, CO
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	2,100
Original Buildings and Improvements	2,485
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	23
Land and Improvements	2,100
Building and Improvements	2,508
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	4,608
Accumulated Depreciation	97
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Cheyenne Mountain Reentry Center | Colorado Springs, CO
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	270
Original Buildings and Improvements	18,853
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	27
Land and Improvements	270
Building and Improvements	18,880
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	19,150
Accumulated Depreciation	395
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Community Alternatives of El Paso County | Colorado Springs, CO
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	560
Original Buildings and Improvements	1,553
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	15
Land and Improvements	510
Building and Improvements	1,568
Land Held for Development	50
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	2,128
Accumulated Depreciation	61
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Correctional Alternative Placement Services | Craig, CO
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	126
Original Buildings and Improvements	289
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	5
Land and Improvements	126
Building and Improvements	294
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	420
Accumulated Depreciation	23
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Tooley Hall | Murray, UT
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	315
Original Buildings and Improvements	502
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	148
Land and Improvements	315
Building and Improvements	586
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	64
Total	965
Accumulated Depreciation	47
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Williams Street Center | Murray, UT
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	1,000
Original Buildings and Improvements	518
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	19
Land and Improvements	1,000
Building and Improvements	520
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	17
Total	1,537
Accumulated Depreciation	28
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Albert BO Robinson Assessment Treatment Center | Trenton, NJ
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	380
Original Buildings and Improvements	16,578
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	14
Land and Improvements	380
Building and Improvements	16,578
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	14
Total	16,972
Accumulated Depreciation	448
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Talbot Hall | Kearney, NJ
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	2,854
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	10
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	2,864
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	2,864
Accumulated Depreciation	439
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
The Harbor | Newark, NJ
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	93
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	0
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	93
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	93
Accumulated Depreciation	9
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Tully House | Newark, NJ
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	1,150
Original Buildings and Improvements	5,313
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	0
Land and Improvements	1,150
Building and Improvements	5,313
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	6,463
Accumulated Depreciation	159
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
ADAPPT | Reading, PA
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	110
Original Buildings and Improvements	2,460
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	58
Land and Improvements	110
Building and Improvements	2,507
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	11
Total	2,628
Accumulated Depreciation	97
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Alle Kiski Pavilion | Arnold, PA
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	30
Original Buildings and Improvements	1,345
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	0
Land and Improvements	30
Building and Improvements	1,345
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	1,375
Accumulated Depreciation	55
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Broad Street | Philadelphia, PA
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	83
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	0
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	83
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	83
Accumulated Depreciation	20
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Chester County | Chester, PA
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	54
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	2
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	56
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	56
Accumulated Depreciation	18
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Coleman Hall | Philadelphia, PA
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	390
Original Buildings and Improvements	19,023
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	0
Land and Improvements	390
Building and Improvements	19,023
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	19,413
Accumulated Depreciation	536
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Hoffman Hall | Philadelphia, PA
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	23
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	5
Land and Improvements	5
Building and Improvements	23
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	28
Accumulated Depreciation	4
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Oxford Facility | Philadelphia, PA
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	45
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	0
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	45
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	45
Accumulated Depreciation	10
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Penn Pavilion | New Brighton, PA
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	231
Original Buildings and Improvements	1,895
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	0
Land and Improvements	231
Building and Improvements	1,895
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	2,126
Accumulated Depreciation	108
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Roth Hall | Philadelphia, PA
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	44
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	0
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	44
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	44
Accumulated Depreciation	10
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Walker Hall | Philadelphia, PA
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	55
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	0
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	55
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	55
Accumulated Depreciation	15
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Community Alternatives of the Black Hills | Rapid City, SD
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	7
Original Buildings and Improvements	2,719
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	0
Land and Improvements	7
Building and Improvements	2,719
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	2,726
Accumulated Depreciation	97
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Abraxas Academy | Morgantown, PA
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	4,220
Original Buildings and Improvements	14,120
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	1,334
Land and Improvements	4,230
Building and Improvements	15,444
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	19,674
Accumulated Depreciation	3,044
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Abraxas I | Marienville, PA
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	990
Original Buildings and Improvements	7,600
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	1,554
Land and Improvements	1,028
Building and Improvements	9,040
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	76
Total	10,144
Accumulated Depreciation	2,267
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Abraxas Ohio | Shelby, OH
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	1,160
Original Buildings and Improvements	2,900
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	982
Land and Improvements	1,197
Building and Improvements	3,845
Land Held for Development	0
Total	5,042
Accumulated Depreciation	1,022
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Abraxas Youth Center | South Mountain, PA
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	36
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	407
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	443
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	443
Accumulated Depreciation	376
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
DuPage Interventions | Hinsdale, IL
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	2,110
Original Buildings and Improvements	1,190
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	283
Land and Improvements	2,110
Building and Improvements	1,473
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	3,583
Accumulated Depreciation	446
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Hector Garza Center | San Antonio, TX
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	1,590
Original Buildings and Improvements	3,540
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	932
Land and Improvements	1,642
Building and Improvements	4,358
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	62
Total	6,062
Accumulated Depreciation	1,001
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Leadership Development Program | South Mountain, PA
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	25
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	600
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	610
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	15
Total	625
Accumulated Depreciation	410
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Southern Peaks Regional Treatment Center | Canon City, CO
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	2,850
Original Buildings and Improvements	11,350
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	620
Land and Improvements	3,000
Building and Improvements	11,759
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	61
Total	14,820
Accumulated Depreciation	2,555
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Southwood Interventions | Chicago, IL
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	870
Original Buildings and Improvements	6,310
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	1,043
Land and Improvements	898
Building and Improvements	7,318
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	7
Total	8,223
Accumulated Depreciation	2,132
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Woodridge Interventions | Woodridge, IL
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	5,160
Original Buildings and Improvements	4,330
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	826
Land and Improvements	5,304
Building and Improvements	5,012
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	10,316
Accumulated Depreciation	1,374
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Contact Interventions | Wauconda, IL
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	719
Original Buildings and Improvements	1,110
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	(638)
Land and Improvements	699
Building and Improvements	492
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	1,191
Accumulated Depreciation	170
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Neptune CRC | Neptune City, NJ
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	11
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	0
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	11
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	11
Accumulated Depreciation	7
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Perth Amboy CRC | Perth Amboy, NJ
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	19
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	0
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	19
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	19
Accumulated Depreciation	19
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
CDCR Contra Costa Day Reporting Center | Richmond, VA
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	35
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	0
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	35
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	35
Accumulated Depreciation	8
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Neptune CRC | Elizabeth, NJ
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	16
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	30
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	46
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	46
Accumulated Depreciation	23
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Perth Amboy CRC | Perth Amboy, NJ
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	19
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	36
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	55
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	55
Accumulated Depreciation	45
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Elizabeth CRC | Elizabeth, NJ
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	26
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	(16)
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	10
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	10
Accumulated Depreciation	6
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Atlantic City CRC | Atlantic City, NJ
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	10
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	18
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	28
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	28
Accumulated Depreciation	16
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Orange DRC | Santa Ana, CA
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	72
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	0
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	72
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	72
Accumulated Depreciation	72
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Lancaster County PADOC DRC | Lancaster, PA
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	73
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	0
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	73
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	73
Accumulated Depreciation	57
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Lycoming County DRC | Williamsport, PA
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	56
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	94
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	150
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	150
Accumulated Depreciation	88
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Aurora DRC | Aurora, CO
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	163
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	(1)
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	162
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	162
Accumulated Depreciation	88
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Los Angeles CDCR | Sacracmento, CA
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	44
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	(20)
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	24
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	24
Accumulated Depreciation	3
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Denver DRC | Denver, CO
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	0
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	12
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	12
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	12
Accumulated Depreciation	3
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Merced DRC | Merced, CA
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	21
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	3
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	24
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	24
Accumulated Depreciation	21
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Aurora DRC | Aurora, CO
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	21
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	23
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	44
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	44
Accumulated Depreciation	44
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Denver DRC | Murray, UT
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	43
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	294
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	337
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	337
Accumulated Depreciation	127
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Merced DRC | Merced, CA
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	18
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	0
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	18
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	18
Accumulated Depreciation	18
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Luzerne EM | Wilkes Barre, PA
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	20
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	0
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	20
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	20
Accumulated Depreciation	20
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Luzerne DRC | Wilkes Barre, PA
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	110
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	7
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	117
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	117
Accumulated Depreciation	114
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Sedgwick DRC | Wichita, KS
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	23
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	0
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	23
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	23
Accumulated Depreciation	23
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Newark ISAP | Newark, NJ
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	3
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	19
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	22
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	22
Accumulated Depreciation	12
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Chicago West Grand SRC | Chicago, IL
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	22
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	5
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	27
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	27
Accumulated Depreciation	23
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Richmond, VA ISAP | Richmond, VA
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	2
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	19
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	21
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	21
Accumulated Depreciation	11
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Decatur SRC | Decatur, IL
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	28
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	33
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	61
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	61
Accumulated Depreciation	49
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Los Angeles ISAP | Los Angeles, CA
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	0
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	13
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	13
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	13
Accumulated Depreciation	8
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
San Bernadino ISAP | San Bernadino ISAP
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	53
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	0
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	53
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	53
Accumulated Depreciation	29
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Philadelphia ISAP | Philadelphia, PA
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	378
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	(117)
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	261
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	261
Accumulated Depreciation	158
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Miami ISAP | Miami, FL
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	82
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	9
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	91
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	91
Accumulated Depreciation	88
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Houston ISAP | Houston, TX
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	26
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	3
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	29
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	29
Accumulated Depreciation	5
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Orlando ISAP | Orlando, FL
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	18
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	0
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	18
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	18
Accumulated Depreciation	18
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Atlanta ISAP | Atlanta, GA
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	268
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	(54)
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	214
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	214
Accumulated Depreciation	125
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
New Orleans ISAP | New Orleans, LA
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	54
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	0
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	54
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	54
Accumulated Depreciation	34
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Washington DC ISAP | Fairfax, VA
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	20
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	2
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	22
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	22
Accumulated Depreciation	14
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Charleston, SC ISAP | Fresno, CA
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	39
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	0
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	39
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	39
Accumulated Depreciation	24
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Chicago ISAP | Chicago, IL
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	25
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	0
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	25
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	25
Accumulated Depreciation	25
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Detroit ISAP | Detroit, MI
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	18
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	0
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	18
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	18
Accumulated Depreciation	18
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Denver ISAP | Centennial, CO
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	173
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	(6)
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	167
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	167
Accumulated Depreciation	98
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
St. Louis MO ISAP | St. Louis, MO
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	50
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	0
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	50
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	50
Accumulated Depreciation	27
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Louisville, KY ISAP | Louisville, KY
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	17
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	0
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	17
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	17
Accumulated Depreciation	1
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Indianapolis, IN ISAP | Indianapolis, IN
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	35
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	0
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	35
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	35
Accumulated Depreciation	15
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
San Francisco ISAP | San Francisco, CA
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	272
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	(92)
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	180
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	180
Accumulated Depreciation	105
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Salt Lake City ISAP | Murray, UT
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	7
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	17
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	24
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	24
Accumulated Depreciation	18
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Seattle ISAP | Tukwila, WA
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	40
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	15
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	55
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	55
Accumulated Depreciation	50
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Sacramento, CA [Member] | Sacramento, CA [Member]
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	28
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	0
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	28
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	28
Accumulated Depreciation	16
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Las Vegas, NV ISAP | Las Vegas, NV
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	32
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	0
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	32
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	32
Accumulated Depreciation	4
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Bronx ISAP | Bronx, NY
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	31
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	40
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	71
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	71
Accumulated Depreciation	47
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Manhattan ISAP | New York, NY
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	10
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	10
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	20
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	20
Accumulated Depreciation	16
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Queens ISAP | Jamaica, NY
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	125
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	7
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	132
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	132
Accumulated Depreciation	79
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Boston ISAP | Burlington, MA
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	80
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	5
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	85
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	85
Accumulated Depreciation	52
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Hartford ISAP | Hartford, CT
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	23
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	10
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	33
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	33
Accumulated Depreciation	19
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Newark ISAP | Newark, NJ
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	29
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	2
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	31
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	31
Accumulated Depreciation	31
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Marlton ISAP | Marlton, NJ
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	2
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	10
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	12
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	12
Accumulated Depreciation	9
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Richmond, VA ISAP | Richmond, VA
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	52
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	0
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	52
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	52
Accumulated Depreciation	27
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Silver Spring, MD ISAP | Silver Springs, MD
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	345
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	0
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	345
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	345
Accumulated Depreciation	123
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Los Angeles ISAP | Los Angeles, CA
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	35
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	45
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	80
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	80
Accumulated Depreciation	62
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
San Bernadino ISAP | San Bernadino, CA
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	42
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	0
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	42
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	42
Accumulated Depreciation	42
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Dallas ISAP | Dallas TX
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	17
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	5
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	22
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	22
Accumulated Depreciation	19
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
El Paso ISAP | El Paso, TX
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	2
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	27
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	29
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	29
Accumulated Depreciation	18
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Houston ISAP | Houston, TX
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	21
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	19
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	40
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	40
Accumulated Depreciation	30
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Phoenix ISAP | Phoenix, AZ
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	79
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	0
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	79
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	79
Accumulated Depreciation	50
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
San Antonio ISAP | San Antonio, TX
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	7
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	50
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	57
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	57
Accumulated Depreciation	38
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
San Diego ISAP | San Diego, CA
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	14
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	10
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	24
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	24
Accumulated Depreciation	13
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Bakersfield ISAP | Bakersfield, CA
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	16
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	0
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	16
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	16
Accumulated Depreciation	16
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Fresno, CA | Fresno, CA
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	120
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	0
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	120
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	120
Accumulated Depreciation	64
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Ventura C-Site | Camarillo, CA
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	59
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	0
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	59
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	59
Accumulated Depreciation	17
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
SW Houston, TX ISAP | Houston, TX
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	50
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	5
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	55
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	55
Accumulated Depreciation	9
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Arthur Gorrie Correctional Centre | Bisbane, Queensland AUS
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	0
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	142
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	142
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	142
Accumulated Depreciation	119
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Fulham Correctional Centre & Fulham Nalu Challenge Community Unit | West Sale, Victoria AUS
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	0
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	3,695
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	3,695
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	3,695
Accumulated Depreciation	998
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Junee Correctional Centre | Junee, New South Wales, AUS
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	0
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	1,145
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	1,145
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	1,145
Accumulated Depreciation	873
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Parklea Correctional Centre | Parklea, New South Wales, AUS
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	0
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	1,046
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	1,046
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	1,046
Accumulated Depreciation	1,029
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Dungavel House Immigration Removal Centre | Louis Trichardt, South Africa
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	0
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	88
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	88
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	88
Accumulated Depreciation	88
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Kutama-Simthumle Correctional Centre | Louis Trichardt, South Africa
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	0
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	164
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	164
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	164
Accumulated Depreciation	129
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Corporate Headquarters | Boca Raton, FL
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	1,072
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	6,334
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	7,406
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	7,406
Accumulated Depreciation	6,255
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
New Corporate Headquarters - CIP | Boca Raton, FL
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	10,019
Original Buildings and Improvements	0
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	7,292
Land and Improvements	10,019
Building and Improvements	0
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	7,292
Total	17,311
Accumulated Depreciation	0
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Central Regional Office | San Antonio, TX
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	0
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	76
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	76
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	76
Accumulated Depreciation	38
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Eastern Regional Office | Charlotte, NC
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	0
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	23
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	23
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	23
Accumulated Depreciation	11
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Western Regional Office | Los Angeles, CA
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	22
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	134
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	156
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	156
Accumulated Depreciation	84
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Anderson, IN Call Center | Anderson, IN
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	114
Original Buildings and Improvements	5,259
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	0
Land and Improvements	114
Building and Improvements	5,259
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	5,373
Accumulated Depreciation	145
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Boulder, CO Point II | Boulder, CO
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	3,289
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	(288)
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	3,001
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	3,001
Accumulated Depreciation	546
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Protocol | Aurora, IL
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	4
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	228
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	233
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	233
Accumulated Depreciation	85
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Sydney Office | Sydney, AUS
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	0
Original Buildings and Improvements	0
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	10,499
Land and Improvements	0
Building and Improvements	10,499
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	10,499
Accumulated Depreciation	216
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Compton, CA Office Building | Compton, CA
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	974
Original Buildings and Improvements	1,546
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	0
Land and Improvements	974
Building and Improvements	1,546
Land Held for Development	0
Development and Construction in Progress	0
Total	2,520
Accumulated Depreciation	43
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	0
Miscellaneous Investments | Various
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Original Land	18,234
Original Buildings and Improvements	4,455
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition	3,818
Land and Improvements	1,201
Building and Improvements	5,305
Land Held for Development	18,439
Development and Construction in Progress	1,563
Total	26,508
Accumulated Depreciation	2,916
Book Value of Mortgaged Properties	$ 0

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Schedule III - Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation (Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Federal income tax purposes	$ 1,700,000
Real Estate:
Beginning balance	2,255,260	$ 2,214,057
Additions to/improvements of real estate	255,527	49,685	$ 191,846
Assets sold/written-off	(8,943)	(8,482)	(4,661)
Ending balance	2,501,844	2,255,260	2,214,057
Accumulated Depreciation
Beginning balance	429,814	371,563
Depreciation expense	65,723	60,856	57,746
Assets sold/written-off	(2,955)	(2,605)	(3,767)
Ending balance	$ 492,582	$ 429,814	$ 371,563
Land improvements
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Useful life	7 years
Building
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Useful life	50 years
Buildings and improvements | Minimum
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Useful life	7 years
Buildings and improvements | Maximum
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Useful life	15 years
Leasehold improvements
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]
Useful life	15 years