(a) A Motion for Periodic Payments may be made at the time judgment is issued or electronically thereafter. This motion may be made orally in the courtroom if the defendant is present when the verdict or judgment is awarded, in which case the court shall conduct a payment hearing. If the Motion for Periodic Payments is filed electronically, the court shall issue orders of notice, subject to paragraph B below, requiring the defendant to appear for a court hearing. The court may require the plaintiff to file a Statement of Damages/Taxation of Costs prior to the issuance of orders of notice or prior to a hearing on the motion.
(b) Upon receipt of the notice of filing from the court or upon receipt of the copy forwarded by the plaintiff, the defendant may waive formal service of pr