SDCL § 16-12B-2: Service as magistrate by retired justice or judge--Effect of acts--Expenses.

Retired justices and judges, with their consent, may be authorized by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court to preside in any action or proceeding, or over any term of court, in the magistrate court. If so authorized and acting, the orders, judgments, and decrees of that court entered by such retired justice or judge are as effectual for all purposes as though made by a regularly elected or appointed magistrate. The Supreme Court shall provide for the reimbursement of their expenses.