<p>Prior research has examined correlates of graduation from mental health courts (MHCs). However, research has not explored age-based variations (with emerging adult categories) in those correlates. Emerging adults may be less likely to graduate due to increased impulsivity and lack of maturity- necessitating age-graded interventions. Alternatively, developmental brain plasticity and a greater capacity to change may produce positive outcomes. The present study uses data from Texas MHCs to examine if compared to adults (26 + years old), older (ages 22–25) and younger (ages 18–21) emerging adults are more or less likely to graduate and how correlates of success vary across these age groups. Results indicate that when other relevant factors are considered (i.e., charge type, housing and education status, and risk assessment score), there are no differences in success by age group. Results do, however, indicate that correlates of graduation differ across these age sub-groups. For example, Black young emerging adults were less likely to graduate than their White counterparts. Education was a protective factor for adults and older emerging adults, while permanent housing was a protective factor for adults and young emerging adults. Risk and protective factors for success may vary by age group, and targeted interventions to increase protective factors (i.e., providing education and housing services) could increase success.</p>