Deuteronomy 17:8-9

8“Suppose a case arises in a local court that is too hard for you to decide—for instance, whether someone is guilty of murder or only of manslaughter, or a difficult lawsuit, or a case involving different kinds of assault. Take such legal cases to the place the Lord your God will choose,

9and present them to the Levitical priests or the judge on duty at that time. They will hear the case and declare the verdict.