The referring county shall pay the costs of proceedings pursuant to this title, including costs for transportation and any incidental costs of the person with a developmental disability, subject to reimbursement by the county ultimately proven to be the county of residence or, if a nonresident of the state, by the State of South Dakota. The costs described shall be allowed and paid for out of county funds and may not be assessed against the person with a developmental disability.
SDCL 27B-7-43