SDCL tit. 16, ch. 1A, app TO CHAPTER 16-1A, III, 20
If it is determined after an investigation by the commission that the complaint is meritorious, but that formal disciplinary proceedings are not warranted, the commission and the judge may agree in writing to hold the proceedings in abeyance for a definite period, and may enter into a Deferred Discipline Agreement, provided the judge throughout the period complies with specified reasonable conditions. If such an agreement is entered into, complainant shall be notified that the matter is being held in temporary abeyance, but that it remains under active consideration by the commission. Upon satisfactory compliance, the commission may thereafter dismiss the proceedings and notify the complainant and such other persons as the commission deems appropriate.
SDCL tit. 16, ch. 1A, app TO CHAPTER 16-1A, III, 20