《明史·志·卷五十一》
大案会同都御史、布政二司共同商议，报告巡抚、巡按，听从刑部、都察院。
大者暨都、布二司会议，告抚、按，以听于部、院。
The Metropolitan Provincial Surveillance Judge consulted with the two provincial administrative offices on major cases. He reported to the Provincial Governor and Provincial Censor and followed the orders from the Ministry of Justice and the Metropolitan Department of Surveillance.