(a)Assessment. The Supreme Court may assess costs against a respondent.(b)Certification. If the Supreme Court assesses costs against the respondent, the disciplinary administrator must certify to the Supreme Court the costs incurred for the following:(1) an investigation under Rule 209;(2) a hearing under Rule 222 on the formal complaint; or(3) a hearing under Rule 227(i) on a motion to revoke probation.(c)Service. The disciplinary administrator must serve the respondent with a copy of the certificate of costs under subsection (b).(d)Payment of Costs. Costs assessed against a respondent must be paid to the clerk of the appellate courts no later than 30 days after service of a copy of the certificate of costs or as otherwise ordered by the Supreme Court. Costs received will be deposited in the disciplinary fee fund.(e)Effect of Failure to Pay Costs. If a respondent fails to pay any costs assessed, the disciplinary administrator may seek the temporary suspension of the attorney's license to practice law under Rule 213.Kan. R. Rel. Disc. Att. 229