A person who has been committed may request a certified transcript or, if a tape recorder is utilized, a copy of the taped testimony of the hearing. To obtain a copy, the person shall pay for a transcript or copy of the tape recorded testimony or shall file an affidavit that the person is without means to pay for such transcript or tape recording. If the affidavit is found true by the county review board, the expense of the transcript or copy of the tape recorded testimony is a charge upon the county of residence of the person or, if a nonresident of the state, upon the State of South Dakota.
SDCL 27B-7-39.3