Costs and expenses incurred by the commission in the investigation or prosecution of any disciplinary proceeding under this chapter shall be paid by the Unified Judicial System, provided, however, that the expenses of a disciplinary proceeding may, in the discretion of the Supreme Court, be assessed against the judge who is the subject of such proceeding.
SDCL tit. 16, ch. 1A, app TO CHAPTER 16-1A, III, 24