Let me clarify with so more information. item i stole was a sweatshirt with value of ~50 dollars. I'm pretty sure PD was not called but they did make a phone call to check if i had any prior warrants.
It doesn't sound like the PD was involved, so the chances of
court are unlikely

Restitution will be in the form of a Civil Demand
So you're saying there is a very slim chance this doesn't go on my record as theft? I'm scared for this because of future employment decisions.
If no criminal court is involved, there is no record

Pay the Civil Demand promptly and take away from this a lesson learned