What does the cryptic crossword clue "Dodgy coins ref used for evidence in court (8)" mean?

The definition is "court". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of COINS + REF = FORENSIC; definition: "court" The answer is FORENSIC.

Dodgy coins ref used for evidence in court (8)

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