HOUSTON, Oct. 19, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cornell Companies, Inc. (NYSE:CRN) announced today that it plans to release third quarter 2009 financial results on Thursday, November 5, 2009, before the New York Stock Exchange trading day begins. The Company will also host a conference call and audio webcast at 2:00 p.m. Eastern time to discuss the financial results and provide a Company update.

The webcast may be accessed through Cornell's website at http://www.cornellcompanies.com. A replay will also be available on the above website and by dialing (800) 406-7325 or (303) 590-3030 and providing confirmation code 4175248. The replay will be available through Thursday, November 12, 2009 by phone and through Friday, November 5, 2010 on the website.

About Cornell Companies

Cornell Companies, Inc. (http://www.cornellcompanies.com) is a leading private provider of corrections, treatment and educational services outsourced by federal, state and local governmental agencies. Cornell provides a diversified portfolio of services for adults and juveniles, including incarceration and detention, transition from incarceration, drug and alcohol treatment programs, behavioral rehabilitation and treatment, and grades 3-12 alternative education in an environment of dignity and respect, emphasizing community safety and rehabilitation in support of public policy. At September 30, 2009, the Company had 70 facilities in 15 states and the District of Columbia and a total service capacity of 20,892.

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CONTACT:  Cornell Companies, Inc.
          Chris Coonfield, Manager - Investor Relations
          (713) 623-0790