What is a surety bond jail?

There's no such thing as a "surety bond jail." The terms "surety bond" and "jail" refer to entirely separate concepts.

• Surety bond: A surety bond is a type of insurance policy guaranteeing that an individual or entity will fulfill a specific obligation. For example, a contractor might be required to post a surety bond to ensure they complete a project according to contract. If they fail to do so, the surety company pays the damages. It's a financial instrument, not a place of confinement.

• Jail: A jail is a place of detention for individuals who have been arrested and are awaiting trial, have been convicted of minor offenses, or are serving short sentences.

The two are related only in the sense that a surety bond might be used in situations involving criminal justice, but it doesn't involve imprisonment. For instance, a person released on bail might have a bail bondsman post a surety bond on their behalf. If that person fails to appear in court, the bondsman is responsible for paying the amount of the bond. However, the bond itself is not the jail; the jail is where someone is held if they violate the terms of their release.

In short, the phrase "surety bond jail" is incorrect and misleading. There's no facility or location that bears that name or functions in that manner.