Each circuit judge shall be reimbursed all necessary expenses incurred in the performance of the duties of office including traveling expense, food, and lodging while traveling outside the county designated by the presiding judge as the circuit judge's duty station, together with telephone, postage, and stationery. However, if the circuit judge does not claim travel expenses within one year of incurring such expenses, the right to claim such expenses is waived. Payment shall be made upon an itemized verified voucher filed with the state auditor.
SDCL 16-6-6