Wyo. R. Disciplinary P. 25

(a) The expenses of members of the BPR, the ROC, Bar Counsel, and Special Bar

Counsel, costs of a Disciplinary Judge, and other expenses incurred in the implementation or administration of these rules, shall be paid with funds allocated for that

purpose by the Wyoming State Bar. The Wyoming State Bar shall compensate and pay

the expenses of Disciplinary Judges.

(b) In addition to any costs assessed by the BPR, the ROC or the Court, an

administrative fee of seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) shall be imposed by the BPR

in all cases where private discipline, diversion, or public discipline is ordered. The

administrative fee shall be assessed on a per-complaint basis.

(c) ‘‘Costs’’ means actual expenses incurred by Bar Counsel, the ROC, the BPR, and

the Wyoming State Bar in connection with a disciplinary proceeding, reinstatement

proceeding or diversion program, including without limitation the cost of depositions

used in a proceeding, hearing transcripts, copying costs, conference call and other

telephone expenses, fees for service of process and subpoenas, witnesses fees, fees paid

to expert witnesses, and costs associated with travel, meals and lodging for the ROC,

the BPR, the BPR Clerk and the Office of Bar Counsel.

(d) When an attorney is privately disciplined, the BPR or the ROC may assess

against the attorney the costs incurred in connection with the investigation and

disciplinary proceeding, together with the administrative fee.

(e) When public discipline is recommended by the BPR, it shall certify to the Court

the costs incurred in connection with the investigation and disciplinary proceeding,

together with the administrative fee. The BPR may recommend to the Court the

assessment of those costs and, if the Court imposes discipline, the Court may assess all

or any part of the certified costs, together with the administrative fee, against

respondent.

(f) In any case where costs and fees are assessed, they shall be paid to the Wyoming

State Bar.