Of course, it is entirely proper to seek assistance from the elders and to inform them if a member of the congregation is guilty of a serious wrong.
(‏ لا ٥ :‏ ١‏ )‏ وَلٰكِنْ فِي مُعْظَمِ ٱلْحَالَاتِ ،‏ لَا تَكُونُ ٱلْخَطِيَّةُ خَطِيرَةً .‏