NC General Statutes

N.C. Gen. Stat. § 71A-3 (2026)

Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina; rights, privileges, immunities, obligations and duties

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The Indians now residing in Robeson and adjoining counties of North Carolina, originally found by the first white settlers on the Lumbee River in Robeson County, and claiming joint descent from remnants of early American Colonists and certain tribes of Indians originally inhabiting the coastal regions of North Carolina, who have previously been known as "Croatan Indians," "Indians of Robeson County," and "Cherokee Indians of Robeson County," shall, from and after April 20, 1953, be designated and officially recognized as Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina and shall continue to enjoy all rights, privileges and immunities as an American Indian Tribe with a recognized tribal governing body carrying out and exercising substantial governmental duties and powers similar to the State, being recognized as eligible for the special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians because of their status as Indians. (1953, c. 874; 1977, 2nd Sess., c. 1193, s. 1; 2003-54, s. 1; 2019-162, s. 1.)

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases, 2005–2005 · leading case: In re A.D.L., 612 S.E.2d 639 (N.C. Ct. App. 2005).

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In re A.D.L., 612 S.E.2d 639 (N.C. Ct. App. 2005). · cites it 3× “N.C.G.S. § 71A-3 (2003). However, by respondent's own admission, the children are not part of a federally recognized tribe, and therefore, the provisions of ICWA do not apply.”

In Re Adl, 612 S.E.2d 639 (N.C. Ct. App. 2005). · cites it 3× “N.C.G.S. § 71A-3 (2003). However, by respondent's own admission, the children are not part of a federally recognized tribe, and therefore, the provisions of ICWA do not apply.”

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