2016 Wesleyan Discipline:4. Exceptions in Jurisdiction for a Local Church, District or Other Unit Subject to Districts
From Wesleyan Discipline
4. Exceptions in Jurisdiction
5315. If a local church is alleged to have committed offense(s) which affect The Wesleyan Church beyond the district of which it is a part, and/or the district is unable or unwilling to deal appropriately with the matter, the General Superintendent may authorize assumption of jurisdiction in the matter by the General Church (cf. Disc. 2016 Wesleyan Discipline:4770, last sentence).