The phrase "jail card" refers to a card in a board game called Monopoly that sends a player's game piece to jail. It means getting into trouble or facing consequences for something you did. Full definition
Past Arsenal managers did not have the artificial safety net the get out of jail card for loser teams. (justarsenal.com)
There's no get out jail card for getting the ball first. (sbnation.com)
He has allowed many to buy get out of jail cards by paying big fines and for cooperating or should I say keeping their mouth shut. (nystateofpolitics.com)