South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 13 - Reference Of Cases
Section 15-13-4 - Fees, expense, and compensation of shorthand reporter.

15-13-4. Fees, expense, and compensation of shorthand reporter.
The fees and necessary expense of the referee and the compensation of the shorthand reporter shall be fixed by the court, after filing the report, and shall be audited and paid by the county wherein the court is held which made the reference; provided that the compensation of such reporter for making a transcript of the evidence shall not be a charge against or paid by the county, but when ordered by the referee shall be paid by the parties to the action.

Source: SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, ยง33.1514.