Form 3 Filing by Erik Chad Rasmussen

This Form 3 filing reports the initial ownership of securities by Erik Chad Rasmussen, Chief Investment Officer of CoreCivic, Inc. (CXW). The filing indicates that Rasmussen directly owns 54,958 shares of Common Stock. This total includes 29,373 restricted stock units that are scheduled to vest in installments between February 2027 and February 2027, or upon the later delivery of audited financial statements. The vesting schedule details specific dates and quantities for these restricted units. The filing was signed by Joseph Bachmann on October 5, 2026, with the period of report being September 25, 2026.