News Release

NASHVILLE, TN, Apr 30, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --CCA (Corrections Corporation of America) (NYSE: CXW) announced today that it will release its 2012 first quarter financial results before the market opens on Thursday, May 3, 2012. The Company previously announced it would release first quarter financial results after the market close on Wednesday, May 2, 2012.

The date and time for CCA's live broadcast of its conference call has not changed and will begin at 10:00 a.m. central time (11:00 a.m. eastern time) on Thursday, May 3, 2012. The live broadcast will be accessible through CCA's website at www.cca.com under the "Webcasts" section of the "Investors" page. An on-line replay of the call will be archived on our website promptly following the conference call. In addition, there will be a telephonic replay available beginning at 1:00 p.m. central time (2:00 p.m. eastern time) on May 3, 2012, through 1:00 p.m. central time (2:00 p.m. eastern time) on May 9, 2012. To access the telephonic replay, dial 888-203-1112 in the U.S. and Canada, International callers dial +719-457-0820 and enter confirmation number 7939410.

About CCA

CCA is the nation's largest owner and operator of partnership correction and detention facilities and one of the largest prison operators in the United States, behind only the federal government and three states. CCA currently operates 67 facilities, including 47 company-owned facilities, with a total design capacity of approximately 92,000 beds in 20 states and the District of Columbia. CCA specializes in owning, operating and managing prisons and other correctional facilities and providing inmate residential and prisoner transportation services for governmental agencies. In addition to providing the fundamental residential services relating to inmates, our facilities offer a variety of rehabilitation and educational programs, including basic education, religious services, life skills and employment training and substance abuse treatment. These services are intended to reduce recidivism and to prepare inmates for their successful re-entry into society upon their release. CCA also provides health care (including medical, dental and psychiatric services), food services and work and recreational programs.

CCA takes no responsibility for updating the information contained in this press release following the date hereof to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date hereof or the occurrence of unanticipated events or for any changes or modifications made to this press release or the information contained herein by any third-parties, including, but not limited to, any wire or internet services.

Contact:
Karin Demler
Investor Relations
615-263-3005

SOURCE: Corrections Corporation of America