When someone “bails on you” in prison or jail, it typically means that they abandon or betray you in some way, often by breaking promises, failing to provide expected support or assistance, or betraying trust.

This can take various forms…

1. Failure to Provide Support – In a prison or jail setting, inmates may rely on each other for various forms of support, such as emotional support, assistance with tasks, or protection. When someone “bails on you,” they fail to provide the expected support or assistance, leaving you vulnerable or unsupported.

2. Betrayal or Abandonment – In some cases, “bailing on you” in prison or jail may involve a more deliberate act of betrayal or abandonment, such as breaking alliances, disclosing confidential information, or aligning with rival factions or groups.

3. Refusal to Help or Participate – If you were counting on someone to help you with a particular task or participate in a plan or scheme, “bailing on you” means that they refuse to do so, leaving you to handle the situation alone.

In the prison or jail context, where inmates often rely on each other for various forms of support and protection, being “bailed on” by someone can have serious consequences and may lead to feelings of betrayal, vulnerability, or isolation.